Meet The Team

Amanda Owen

Director

“I am the Director at Driftwood Lodge. I am the original founder of Seaside Care Homes and have been the Director/Manager since it was founded in 2008. I trained at Romford College of Nursing and Midwifery, originally qualified as a Registered General Nurse and then successfully completed my training to become a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse in 1995. With 12 years experience in Children’s’ Accident and Emergency Care, I have studied at Masters Level as an Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner. Following experience as an outreach children’s nurse I was an instrumental lead in setting up a very successful Children’s’ A&E Department in a busy London Hospital. My role prior to this project was being a Matron of Children’s Services at a large General Hospital, responsible for successfully managing and developing paediatric nursing services spanning neonatal, A&E, Children’s ward, outpatients and day unit/day surgery. I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider.”

Georgina Decata

Registered Manager

“I am the Registered Manager at Driftwood Lodge. I have completed my Levels 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care and completed my Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Health & Social Care & Children & Young People’s Services. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since October 2021 starting off as a Senior Support Worker and became the manager in March 2022. I have worked within the care sector since the age of 18. I have worked within the community caring for the elderly, starting as a carer and progressing to a senior. I have also worked in residential settings caring for the elderly, I was a Team Leader and moved on to be a Deputy Manager. I am currently in the process of working towards my Level 7 Leadership and Management. I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider.”

Zara Longman

Clinical Co-Ordinator

“I am the Clinical Co-ordinator at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked withing Seaside Care Homes since December 2021. I started me career as a carer when I studied Health and Social Care in 1997. In 2001 I completed my NVQ Level 3 in care of Autistic Patients. 2006 I achieved my NVQ Level 3. I then moved on and went to study as a nurse in 2007 and achieved for Diploma of Nursing Studies in 2010. In 2014 I went on to gain my BSc in Nursing 2^nd Class. I have worked within different care and support environments, some of them being out in the community, residential settings, and hospitals in the UK and Saudi Arabia. I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider.”

Kirsty Little

Home Leader

“I am the Home Leader at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since September 2012 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have completed my Level 2 & 3 Health and Social Care, and achieved my Level 5 Leadership and Management. I am also a trained Mental Health First Aider.”

Bianca Robertson

Senior Support Worker

“I am a Senior Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since April 2017 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have achieved my Level 2 & 3 Health and Social Care.”

Jasmine Wright

Senior Support Worker

“I am a Senior Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since March 2019 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have achieved my Level 3 Health and Social Care.”

Rose Tibble

Senior Support Worker

“I am a Senior Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since March 2018 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have achieved my Level 3 Health and Social Care.”

Rita Layman

Senior Support Worker

“I am a Senior Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I used to previously work for Seaside Care Homes before changing jobs but I have recently returned to Seaside Care Homes. I have achieved my Level 3 Health and Social Care.”

Paige Campion

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since November 2018 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am close to achieving my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Belinda Smith

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since July 2021 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am in the process of enrolling to do my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Beverley Saunders

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since January 2020 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am in the process of enrolling to do my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Louise Harris

Support Worker

I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since January 2020 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am close to achieving my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Kirsty Baker

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since July 2021 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am close to achieving my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Kayla Smith

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since March 2022 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am in the process of enrolling to do my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Faith Bulley-Lowe

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since May 2022 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have achieved my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in the process of becoming a Senior Support Worker.”

Sara Selvi

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since May 2022 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am in the process of enrolling to do my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Chloe Grant

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since June 2022 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I am in the process of achieving my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

Sarabeth Cole

Support Worker

“I am a Support Worker at Driftwood Lodge. I have worked within Seaside Care Homes since July 2022 supporting the needs of young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. I have achieved my Level 3 Health and Social Care and in time aim to become a Senior Support Worker.”

About Us

Amanda Owen

Georgina Decata

Zara Longman

Kirsty Little

Bianca Robertson

Jasmine Wright

Rose Tibble

Rita Layman

Paige Campion

Belinda Smith

Beverley Saunders

Louise Harris

Kirsty Baker

Kayla Smith

Faith Bulley-Lowe

Sara Selvi

Chloe Grant

Sarabeth Cole

About Us

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Amanda Owen

Director

Georgina Decata

Registered Manager

Zara Longman

Clinical Co-Ordinator

Kirsty Little

Home Leader

Bianca Robertson

Senior Support Worker

Jasmine Wright

Senior Support Worker

Rose Tibble

Senior Support Worker

Rita Layman

Senior Support Worker

Paige Campion

Support Worker

Belinda Smith

Support Worker

Beverley Saunders

Support Worker

Louise Harris

Support Worker

Kirsty Baker

Support Worker

Kayla Smith

Support Worker

Faith Bulley-Lowe

Support Worker

Sara Selvi

Support Worker

Chloe Grant

Support Worker

Sarabeth Cole

Support Worker