Meet the Team

A diverse range of skills and talents are needed to make Elderholme such a caring and professional nursing home, and we employ over 130 staff to make sure that we meet the needs of our residents and their relatives.

General and specialist nurses, senior care and healthcare assistants, chefs, domestic and kitchen assistants, activities co-ordinators and a host of other crucial roles all help to make Elderholme such a welcoming place to live and work.

Ramune Zabeliauske

Ramune Zabeliauske

Chief Executive

Chief Executive Ramune Zabeliauske acts as a nominated individual and service provider based in the Home.

 

Ramune has worked in different roles at Elderholme since 2013 and took over the leadership of the charity in 2021. Her role is to oversee the operation of the home from a charity and business perspective supporting the Board in making strategic decisions for the future of Elderholme and taking the lead in implementing them.

 

Ramune believes that the quality of service and kindness of staff can make a massive difference in resident’s lives and is devoted to continuously improve care and facilities for service users, and staff working conditions and career development opportunities.

Kelly Crabtree

Kelly Crabtree

Home Manager

The team is led by Registered Manager Kelly Crabtree. Kelly has excellent leadership and organisational skills and is passionate about delivering high quality care service to adults in need. She has over 25 years’ experience in various care settings, including over 15 years successfully managing different care services. 

 

Kelly joined Elderholme in 2021 and has implemented many improvements, resulting in ‘Excellent’ PAMMS Social Services inspection and ‘Good’ CQC ratings.

 

Kelly is here to stay, and is committed to the future growth and flourishing of Elderholme.

The senior management team

Ramune and Kelly could not function without their department heads and key staff, and we are fortunate to have such a talented and motivated senior team.

Candice Jones

Deputy Manager

John Sandes, Clinical Lead

John Sandes

Clinical Lead

Maeve Byrom

Maeve Byrom

Weekends Manager

Pauline Copson

Pauline Copson

Medicines Manager

Sue Clements, Night Shift Leader

Sue Clements

Night Shift Leader

Sharon Burns, Nights Head of Care

Sharon Burns

Nights Head of Care

David Bakstad, Nights Head of Care

David Bakstad

Nights Head of Care

Becky Clarkson

Activities

Denise McDonald

Head of Domestics

Paul Smith, Head Chef

Paul Smith

Head Chef

Kelly Clench

Kelly Clench

Maintenance

Rebecca Smith, Accountant

Rebecca Smith

Accountant

Jake Lloyd, Senior HR Administrator

Jake Lloyd

Senior HR Administrator

Rose Kenny, HR Administrator

Rosemary Kenny

HR Administrator

Tanya Kelly

Reception

Join our Team

We are always looking for caring and dedicated people to join us in continuing to make Elderholme one of the most highly regarded, caring and professional nursing homes in the Northwest.

Please submit your CV if you would like to express your interest to work or volunteer here.