Meet the Team

Caroline Cowland | Home Manager

I started my career as a staff nurse for the NHS and went on to work in varied nursing roles from immunising children to elderly care. In recent years I moved into the care sector where I have worked as a nurse, clinical Deputy Manager and Home Manager. I am passionate about good quality care for our residents leading with care and compassion.

Before becoming Home Manager at Steeton Court, in my first six months at Spellman Care I worked across all four homes as Quality Assurance Officer to ensure we are compliant, safe, and providing quality care. I love meeting with the residents in our care and getting to know them as individuals and seeing what we can do to make their lives the best it can be.

In my spare time I love to hike and can be found up many of the famous peaks in the country! I have two young boys who also keep me busy and I like to go out for days with them.

Rachael Houldsworth | Senior Administrator

Hello, my name is Rachael and I have been the senior Administrator at Steeton Court since we opened almost 31 years ago. I thoroughly enjoy my work here, working within a great team, supporting our lovely residents and getting to know families and friends. I am always available to offer help and support.

Craig McCarthy | Head Chef

My name is Craig McCarthy. I'm the Head Chef here at Steeton Court Nursing Home. I studied at Cambridge College, achieving a Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery and a Level 3 NVQ in Management. I have over 13 years of experience in Care Home catering.

I love to see residents enjoying their meals, and am proud to improve their nutritional balance.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my 3 daughters and exploring the local countryside on my motorbike.

Sue Roberts | Dementia Lead Nurse

I have been Nursing for over 40 years and I am working as a Nurse at Steeton Court. My passion is working with the people that are living with Dementia. I am a Senior Staff Nurse and Dementia Lead and I am currently working with the team to improve the support and nursing care that people receive.

I love to develop myself and I am currently working towards a MSc in Dementia, I am also completing a Dementia Care Mapping Course, which as a team we will be using to enhance the care people receive. My aim for the home is to provide a personalised care package of support that is individualised for each person’s needs, by working with the person involved and their families. The home is working towards being a Centre of Excellence for Dementia Care and we are creating a Memory Lane Community which will involve changes to the environment as part of this.

Geraldine Price | Head Housekeeper

My name is Geraldine and I am the Housekeeper at Steeton Court. I have worked here for 9 years and have loved every minute of it. To me, Steeton Court is home from home. My team treat the home as the residents own. We are visiting their home and it is not our workplace.

I am very proud of my team and they have worked so hard during the Pandemic to maintain high standards of infection control and hygiene to maintain the safety of our residents.

Donna Pinnock | Team Leader

Hi, my name is Donna.

I have worked at Steeton Court for 7 years, most recently in the role of Team Leader. I am very passionate about my job and the things I have accomplished.

I worked in the private healthcare industry for 17 years before joining the Steeton Court team and loved every minute of it.

Within my role, I support the Nursing and Management Teams with medication and the daily running of our lovely communities!

In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and friends.

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!

Tony | Maintenance

Hello, I’m Tony.

I became the Maintenance Person at Steeton Court in June 2023. My previous work life is mainly in engineering, although I do have experience and knowledge of the tasks involved in my Maintenance role.

I enjoy my job, and it’s great how no two days are ever the same. I enjoy meeting our residents and their families, Steeton Court is just a lovely environment to work in.