Steven Spellman | Director
I have worked in Healthcare for many years and my responsibilities are to oversee the Governance and Development of our Care Homes. I work closely with the Managers to ensure we deliver the very best person-centred care in an environment that is modern, stylish, and welcoming.
I am privileged to work with a team that strives to uphold our values of kindness, dignity, and compassion, where our staff feel valued, and our residents’ needs are met to the highest standard.
I am always looking at new ways to improve our service and love being involved in constant upgrading and refurbishing of our Homes.
Philippa Young | Operations Manager
I have worked across the group of homes since December 2019.
I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse having completed my Nursing Degree in Wales. I have a range of experience working initially in specialist mental health services, domiciliary care/supported living and specialist learning disability services before moving across to the aged care sector and palliative care. I have experience in Home Management, Senior Operations Management. and Quality and Compliance roles.
I am extremely passionate about good quality kind person led care and ensuring that we go the extra mile for people living in our care homes, never forgetting that the little things quite often are the big things.
I am also motivated to ensure that we have well supported and valued staff teams who have opportunity to develop and have a great working environment where wellbeing is a strong focus and staff feel listened to.
I have experience of dementia both from a personal and professional perspective so do have an understanding of the journey relatives also experience.
I am a qualified Dementia Care Mapper and have worked on Kings Fund Dementia projects. I also sit as a judge in the National Great British Care Awards.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and going on days out together or going for a cup of Early Grey and a piece of cake somewhere scenic. I can quite often be found in the Lake District, it has become my second home and my little sausage dog loves it too.
Philippa Young | Operations Manager
I have worked across the group of homes since December 2019.
I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse having completed my Nursing Degree in Wales. I have a range of experience working initially in specialist mental health services, domiciliary care/supported living and specialist learning disability services before moving across to the aged care sector and palliative care. I have experience in Home Management, Senior Operations Management. and Quality and Compliance roles.
I am extremely passionate about good quality kind person led care and ensuring that we go the extra mile for people living in our care homes, never forgetting that the little things quite often are the big things.
I am also motivated to ensure that we have well supported and valued staff teams who have opportunity to develop and have a great working environment where wellbeing is a strong focus and staff feel listened to.
I have experience of dementia both from a personal and professional perspective so do have an understanding of the journey relatives also experience.
I am a qualified Dementia Care Mapper and have worked on Kings Fund Dementia projects. I also sit as a judge in the National Great British Care Awards.
In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and going on days out together or going for a cup of Early Grey and a piece of cake somewhere scenic. I can quite often be found in the Lake District, it has become my second home and my little sausage dog loves it too.
Dawn Goodings | Home Administrator
My name is Dawn Goodings and I joined the Ghyll Royd team in November 2021.
Before starting here I worked as a funeral facilitator for Heavenly Services, and prior to that I was a Home Administrator for Anchor for over 16 years.
I have always been interested in meeting people and helping them to the best of my ability. I hope to support my colleagues and the wider Spellman Care team in providing the very best person centred care to our residents.
Ian Latta | Willow Unit Manager
Hello, my name is Ian and I am one of the Unit Managers here at Ghyll Royd Care Home.
I have worked here since 2015 and enjoy providing high-quality nursing care for our residents. I have a particular interest in palliative care, and introducing the Gold Standard Framework best-practice approaches to the Home.
The community I am responsible for is called ‘Willow’ and is on the ground floor of the building. I like to encourage team cooperation and good communication, and to create an atmosphere that feels welcoming for everybody.
Ian Latta | Willow Unit Manager
Hello, my name is Ian and I am one of the Unit Managers here at Ghyll Royd Care Home.
I have worked here since 2015 and enjoy providing high-quality nursing care for our residents. I have a particular interest in palliative care, and introducing the Gold Standard Framework best-practice approaches to the Home.
The community I am responsible for is called ‘Willow’ and is on the ground floor of the building. I like to encourage team cooperation and good communication, and to create an atmosphere that feels welcoming for everybody.
Cyra Moradilla | Rowan Unit Manager
Hello, my name is Cyra and I am the Unit Manager for the Rowan Unit here at Ghyll Royd Care Home.
I have worked here since June 2022 and I find great fulfilment in providing high-quality, person-centred care for our residents. I have a professional background of 11 years as an Occupational Health trainer within both the public and private sectors, which helps me bring a wealth of specialist knowledge to my role.
I am passionate about truly knowing our residents as individuals and ensuring their unique needs are met every day. I believe in coordinating closely with my staff to encourage strong teamwork, ensuring we provide the best possible support to those in our care.
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through hiking and walking, as well as visiting local attractions. I am also a keen reader, a fan of Anime, and I love spending time with my family—usually while eating out and exploring new types of food.
Robee Gelido | Beech Unit Manager
Robee Gelido | Beech Unit Manager
Nancy Landogan | Blossom Team Leader
Veronica Booc | Blossom Team Leader
Veronica Booc | Blossom Team Leader
Luke Moorhouse | Head Chef
My name is Luke Moorhouse and I started work here at Ghyll Royd Care Home in 2009.
I hold a level 3 NVQ in professional cookery, as well as a level 2 qualification in cake decoration. Before Ghyll Royd I worked at Thomas Danby College, Farthings restaurant, and at Whitakers in Otley.
I am passionate about cooking good food, prepared fresh on the premises, and strive to maintain the highest of standards at all times. I want all our residents to have a positive dining experience, and I like to consult with my colleagues, residents, and visitors about how to continually improve and adapt our menus.
Leah Crampton | Sous Chef
My name is Leah, and I joined Ghyll Royd as a Kitchen Assistant in January 2024. I quickly progressed, helping with cooking and baking, and was promoted to a Chef position in January 2025.
I’ve had a passion for cooking and baking from a young age and I love trying new recipes and improving my skills. I take great pride in my work and especially enjoy creating homemade treats for our residents and special events.
Leah Crampton | Sous Chef
My name is Leah, and I joined Ghyll Royd as a Kitchen Assistant in January 2024. I quickly progressed, helping with cooking and baking, and was promoted to a Chef position in January 2025.
I’ve had a passion for cooking and baking from a young age and I love trying new recipes and improving my skills. I take great pride in my work and especially enjoy creating homemade treats for our residents and special events.
Amy Cafferky | Activity Coordinator
My name is Amy Cafferky and I’m an Activities Coordinator at Ghyll Royd Care Home.
I started at Ghyll Royd as a Housekeeper, soon coming to realise that I loved spending time with the residents. When I was asked to join the Activities Team, I was over the moon!
I’m an outgoing and friendly person and love to spend time in people’s company, I aim to brighten someone’s day every time I come to work. I could not imagine myself doing anything else, I love my job and the people I spend my days with!
Kim Knaggs | Activity Coordinator
My name is Kim Knaggs and I’m an Activities Coordinator.
My role is to help residents to access activities in groups or to take the activity to them individually.
I love to make a difference in someone’s day, make them laugh, smile, enjoy themselves and try something new.
It’s important to be there to listen to residents and their families too – I like to think I’m very approachable.
My love of dogs and dog rescue can combine with work when I bring in dogs for pet therapy.
Kim Knaggs | Activity Coordinator
My name is Kim Knaggs and I’m an Activities Coordinator.
My role is to help residents to access activities in groups or to take the activity to them individually.
I love to make a difference in someone’s day, make them laugh, smile, enjoy themselves and try something new.
It’s important to be there to listen to residents and their families too – I like to think I’m very approachable.
My love of dogs and dog rescue can combine with work when I bring in dogs for pet therapy.
Philip Hobson | Activity Driver
My name is Phil Hobson, and I’m the Activities Driver for Spellman Care.
Before starting at Spellman Care, I spent 16 years at the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, where I was Head Gardener and Head of Maintenance.
I joined Spellman Care at Springbank Care Home in March 2024, initially working in maintenance, before successfully transitioning to my current position across the group.
I thoroughly enjoy driving residents on outings to various destinations, working as part of the Spellman Care Activities Team.
Outside of work, I’m a keen guitarist, composer, and music producer. I’m also a co-organizer of “Groovy Happening,” a music event based in Howarth that has been running for 13 years. We’ve raised over £55,000 for Manorlands Hospice to date.
Maverick Moradilla | Maintenance Assistant
Hi, I’m Maverick
I joined Ghyll Royd Care Home in October 2022 as a General Assistant, supporting all departments across the home. Through hard work, persistence, and a genuine commitment to the organisation, I was given the opportunity to focus on maintenance and progress into my current role as Maintenance Assistant, supporting all four homes.
I find my role very fulfilling, as it allows me to help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. I take pride in responding promptly to day-to-day maintenance needs and in finding practical, effective solutions. Being part of a team that puts residents first is something I truly value, and I’m always happy to contribute wherever I can.
Maverick Moradilla | Maintenance Assistant
Hi, I’m Maverick
I joined Ghyll Royd Care Home in October 2022 as a General Assistant, supporting all departments across the home. Through hard work, persistence, and a genuine commitment to the organisation, I was given the opportunity to focus on maintenance and progress into my current role as Maintenance Assistant, supporting all four homes.
I find my role very fulfilling, as it allows me to help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. I take pride in responding promptly to day-to-day maintenance needs and in finding practical, effective solutions. Being part of a team that puts residents first is something I truly value, and I’m always happy to contribute wherever I can.