Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Wellington Vale team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
Sandy Atkins
Senior General Manager
Sandy Atkins
Senior General Manager
What I do:
As the Senior General Manager I am responsible for the day to day management of the home. I support and lead every department and team member to ensure we deliver quality care and the best home experience we can to our wonderful residents. It is also very important for me to be available for our residents and their families, to remind them my door is always open and they are welcome!
My experience:
I have had the privilege of working in care since the age of 17. My very first role was as a care assistant and then I worked hard to gain the qualifications and experience to become a registered nurse specialising in Orthopedics. I have always had a passion for working with our elderly population and transitioned over to the social care sector. I have worked within both large and small organisations and have been in a variety of roles including ‘Head of Care and Operations Director’. After a career change joining Hampshire constabulary for a period of 6 years my heart took me back to working again with the elderly which I love.
About me:
My out-of-office activities have included obtaining the rank of Captain in the Territorial Army, something I am very proud of.
I really enjoy keeping active in various sports including bootcamp and I am currently training for a 100 mile walking challenge.
I very much look forward to meeting you at Wellington Vale.
Helen Cox
Home Admissions Advisor
Helen Cox
Home Admissions Advisor
What I Do
As the Home Admission Advisor I am the main point of contact for new residents and their families. I guide and support them through the decision process of choosing a care home by providing them with information on the choice of our care options, facilities and the expertise of our team. The best way for residents and families to ‘feel’ our beautiful home is to tour it so I love to show them around and give them an opportunity to see for themselves everything we have to offer and to meet our incredible team!
My Experience
I returned to the UK in 2012 after working in Ibiza & Italy within the Tourism sector for 14 years. On my return I joined the music and entertainment industry, managing DJs and acts from home before venturing back out into the workplace and joining the Wellington Vale team.
About Me
I live locally with my husband Tim, my son Luca, stepchildren Harry and Lucy along with my brother in-law Matt and 8 month old grandson Caspian. Our beautiful 4 year old collie called Sox completes our crazy but happy family life!
Cindy Burns
Head Housekeeper
Cindy Burns
Head Housekeeper
What I do:
I am the head housekeeper here at Wellington Vale. My role is to manage the housekeeping team effectively so that the whole home including resident rooms and communal areas is kept clean and tidy. It is also my responsibility to ensure the laundry service that we provide to our residents is of a high standard.
My experience:
I started working for Cinnamon Care at Wellington Vale not long after it opened in 2017. My dedication and hard work as a general housekeeper were quickly noticed and I was promoted to head housekeeper within a few months. I have enjoyed watching the team grow and now have a wonderful team of seven working alongside me.
About me:
I am a very sociable person and love to walk in my spare time. I also enjoy supporting my granddaughter with her doggie day-care business.
Samuel Sewell
Head Chef
Samuel Sewell
Head Chef
What I do:
As the head chef at Wellington Vale, I am responsible for providing a healthy, well-balanced variety of meals and snacks to our residents every day. My amazing team and I enjoy creating seasonal and themed menus on special days of the year which our residents love! It is important to me that every resident looks forward to mealtimes and their meals are packed with nutrition and include any special dietary requirements.
My experience:
I have been lucky to work in some beautiful restaurants, in particular Head Chef at ‘The Canteen’, Chef de Partie at ‘The Briny’ (AA Rosette 1 star) and Sous Chef at ‘The Elsted Inn’ in the heart of the Southdowns.
About me:
I have a great passion for cooking and love to bring a restaurant standard to Wellington Vale. I am really looking forward to implementing my ideas and creativity in the future. I love to sing and dance around the home and I am really enjoying getting to know each resident. I am a family man and have a beautiful daughter Ivy.