Meet the Team

Stephanie Bowers | Registered Manager

Hi, my name is Steph. I am the Registered Manager at Craven Nursing Home.

I have worked here for over 20 years, starting as a Care Assistant in 2002. I have been a Registered General Nurse now for over 15 years. I was Clinical Lead on nights for a year before being promoted to Deputy Manager in January 2020.

My passion has always been Palliative/End of Life Care, being able to deliver Person-Centred Care, in a respectful and dignified way to our residents and giving support to our relatives.

I enjoy delivering the very best care to our residents with kindness, dignity, and compassion. We have very experienced and caring members of staff at Craven, and I am proud to be part of this fantastic team!

Carla Prowse | Deputy Manager

I always knew I wanted to be a nurse when I was a child, and from a young age, my passion allowed me to make this a reality.

Growing up in the East London Borough Hackney, with strong family values and a proud caring Mum, I always had a great desire to help and care for my community.

I started my career working in a Stroke Unit in London, progressing to become a Sister in a Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Ward in Manchester. Here I was promoted to Ward Manager where I led a close-knit and effective team. I was proud to have championed many new initiatives, ultimately leading to us achieving and maintaining a Gold standard Ward Accreditation for several years running.

My husband and I decided to leave the rat race of the big city and move to the countryside where we could bring up our three-year-old son on a farm in Lothersdale and pursue our hobbies of gardening, veg growing and walking.

Ros Driver | Community Manager

Hi, my name is Ros. I've worked at Craven Nursing Home for 8 years, with 44 years nursing experience.
I've always worked on our Swan unit, becoming Community Manager in July 2022.
I love working with our residents and my team, and I wouldn't work anywhere else!

Zoe Glennon | Community Manager

My name is Zoe Glennon, and I am the Community Manager for Mallard.

I have worked at Craven Nursing Home for 8 years, and as a Unit Manager since August 2023.

I take great pride in my work, and my main priority is to make sure that our residents are well looked after.

When I am not at work, I am a wife and a busy mum of 3 children. I was originally from Manchester and moved to Yorkshire when I met my husband. I love living in Yorkshire and couldn’t imagine working and living anywhere else.

Tony Smith | Head Housekeeper

I’ve been working at Craven Nursing Home for 15 years, previously working at a private hospital as hospital services manager. Having found my passion for care, I moved into housekeeping 7 years ago.

Nadine Wheeler | Head of Activities

I have worked as a teacher for the last 14 years in my home country, South Africa and in Turkey. My teaching career gave me the opportunity to work with many different people of various ages and backgrounds. Working with people has always been my passion and being able to provide a meaningful service is what fuels my enthusiasm for my work.

As we moved to the UK in October 2022, I have had the opportunity to extend my knowledge and skills in new areas of work. Working at Craven has allowed me to apply my teaching experience in a different way when planning and facilitating activities for all the residents.

Lauren Aldemita | Community Manager

Hello, I'm Lauren, one of the Registered General Nurses (RGN) at Craven Nursing Home. I arrived from the Philippines in 2021 and have been dedicated to working in care homes, having joined the Craven team in October 2022.

Back in my hometown, I had the privilege of caring for my grandparents, and this experience ignited my passion for nursing. Working at Craven always evokes fond memories of my grandparents, which fuels my commitment to providing the best care to our residents and being a valuable team member alongside my colleagues.

I find immense satisfaction in bringing smiles and positivity to our residents, contributing to the overall well-being of our home.

Mae Calunod | Nurse

I arrived in UK in December 2021, passing my Qualification to be a UK Registered Nurse in May 2022, which I consider as the biggest achievement in my life.

Working as a Nurse in a Dementia Unit has always been challenging yet fulfilling. But making a difference in the lives of both our residents and their families is such a great honour for me to be part of.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two daughters, Ara and Aliah. We enjoy the outdoors, playing in the park and just spending quality time together.

Darren Bruce | Maintenance

Katie Williscroft | Activity Coordinator

Hi, my name is Katie Williscroft, I am one of the Activity Coordinators at Craven Nursing Home.

I started working in housekeeping at Craven in February 2023, transferring to activities in September of the same year.

I love working with and getting to know all the residents, the best part of my job is hearing all residents’ stories and making them smile.

I'm an outgoing and friendly person, who loves to make new memories with residents, making their stay with us fun and enjoyable.

Vicky Walker | Activity Driver

Hello my name is Vicky. I joined the Spellman Care team in August 2023, following 9 years working as a Driver in Patient Transport, driving disabled school children to school and as a Taxi Driver. The best part has always been making my passengers smile and enjoy the ride!

Rachel | Receptionist

I began working for Craven Nursing Home in October 2022. After being in the dental industry for 8 years I wanted a change of scenery, but still within the health sector.
I enjoy talking to people and making them to feel at home when they come through the door.

Oishen Quimsing | Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Oishen.

I arrived in the UK from the Philippines and started work at Craven Nursing Home in January of 2023. I have a medical degree and background, with experience working with children as well as the elderly.

When it comes to people who need care and assistance, I am passionate and always strive to provide the best care possible. I believe that with my hard work, respect and patience, I can make a difference to others, especially to our residents.

With my smile and positive perspective in life, I like to spread my positivity, not just my to colleagues, but also to residents and their families.

Jennifer Gardener | Carer

Hi my name is Jennifer, I have worked in the dementia community at the Craven Nursing Home for the last 7 years.
I am very enthusiastic and passionate about my work here, and I feel that I can contribute a lot to the resident's daily lives.
I am a happy and jovial person who likes to make other people smile. I am a very outgoing person who always has a smile. My family is truly my greatest gift and love.

Margaret Chitura | Senior Night Carer

Hello, My name is Margaret Chitura.

I joined Craven Nursing Home in March 2023, after 2 years of working as a Health Care Assistant in Africa. I have a passion for adult care and believe that I can make a difference in residents' lives.

I always make sure that I put a smile on my face to spread positivity amongst residents, their families and my colleagues.