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Our Team at Wentworth Court

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At Wentworth Court we are committed to treat each other with dignity and fill the lives of all who live and work here with laughter and joy.

All our staff are committed to making Wentworth Court a vibrant and enjoyable place to live and work, ensuring the best possible quality of life for all residents.

Staff are chosen for their natural empathy and compassion as well as their qualifications and experience.

We care for our residents as we would our own families.

Meet the Manager
Training
Work with us
Current Vacancies

Meet the Manager

Our five-minute interview with Registered Nursing Manager, Georgiana Rosu.

Read Georgina’s interview

Tell us a little about yourself

I studied my first degree in nursing before I gained a master’s degree in nutrition and food safety at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. I have always been ambitious and since I started working at Wentworth Court as a nurse five years ago, I have progressed to be the clinical lead for the home, and I am now the Registered Nursing Manager.

Since settling in Cheltenham, I met my long-term partner and have developed an interest in sport and fitness. CrossFit and running are my favorites.

What inspired you to train as a nurse?

Since I was a child, I have had a great respect for the ‘white coat’ professions. I remember when my mum had to stay in hospital for two weeks, I decided I wanted to be a nurse more than anything else!

What do you like most about working in a nursing home?

I like the getting to know the residents and their familiarity, that they don’t leave after a set period of time like in a hospital. In a nursing home you get to know and see the person, rather than a diagnosis. In my personal experience, I have found working in a nursing home to be far more rewarding than in a hospital setting.

What are three great things about working at Wentworth Court?

For me, the people living at Wentworth Court, we get great feedback from the residents we work with. Also working with a great team where we are always learning and expanding our knowledge. I love that every day is unique!

What do you think makes Wentworth Court a special place?

The whole home approach where everyone is involved in supporting our residents’ wellbeing and the buzzing atmosphere! Being professional doesn’t rule out laughter and joy – we are all committed to making Wentworth Court a wonderful place to live.

Watch our Registered Nursing Manager, Georgiana Rosu talk about her role and the ethos of Wentworth Court

Meet the General Manager

Our five-minute interview with General Manager, Gez Ossai.

Read Gez Ossai's Interview

Tell us a little about yourself

I live in Gloucester with my partner, three stepsons and my two-year-old son.

How did you get to work in care?

Back in 2002, my wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away the following year. Within that 12-month period, she was subjected to weekly chemotherapy treatment and fortnightly drainage of ascites. The nurses at Cheltenham General were so attentive and empathetic whilst carrying out their duties and I thought ‘I’d love to do something like that, I bet I’d be good at it,’ despite having trained and worked as an accountant.

After a time, I saw an advert for a carer in Oxford, applied and following the usual checks, I was offered the position.

Within a year I had completed my Health And Social Care NVQ Levels 2 and 3 and had become a Senior Carer. Further promotions culminated in me becoming Care Manager. I joined the team at Wentworth Court in June 2015 and was promoted to Head of Residential Care in January 2016 and was appointed Home Manager in 2018.

What do you like most about working in the care industry?

It sounds cheesy but the thought of making a positive impact on a resident’s day, week and/or life is what I really love about care work in general.

What are three great things about working at Wentworth Court?

I’d say the three best things about working at Wentworth Court is the bright and pleasant environment, the wonderful staff that I get to work with and most important of all, the residents.

What do you think makes Wentworth Court a special place?

The family-like atmosphere and the relaxed yet professional approach that has evolved at Wentworth Court.

What advice do you have for anyone who is thinking of working in care?

Go for it. It is the most rewarding career out there. Looking after people that live with dementia is difficult and it can be mentally taxing, but is never dull or uneventful.

Proud to Care

Watch our General Manager, Gez talk about his fulfilling role at Wentworth Court as part of the Proud to Care Glos campaign.

Find out more about the campaign to promote careers in the care industry at www.proudtocareglos.org.uk

“During my time at the home I was able to observe multiple episodes of client/carer interactions, all of which were carried out in a caring, compassionate and empathetic way. I observed lots of smiles from both carers and residents. The environment really felt like a home. This should be celebrated as a model care facility, well done.”

– TC, Continuing Health Care Nurse Assessor via review form.

Training

We take a ‘whole home approach’ to training and all members of our team are given a thorough induction and training in best practice dementia care. We encourage staff to undertake courses and professional development to develop an understanding of evolving practice and modern approaches to looking after individuals living with dementia.

Recent funding of £69,000 from the European Social Fund has enabled team members to undertake continual professional development training, extending their dementia knowledge and enhancing their approach to care.

We also regularly participate in courses and training provided by Gloucestershire County Council, the 2Gether NHS Trust and we are an active member of the Gloucestershire Care Providers Association.

Work with us

Our caring, person-centred approach extends to the way that we work with our team.
We pride ourselves on creating a culture of learning and development where talent can flourish and career development is encouraged. If you are compassionate, friendly and hard-working, we would like to hear from you.

Any current vacancies will be listed below or on our Facebook page.

Current Vacancies

Full-time and part-time carers

We are seeking full-time and part-time carers to join our friendly, award-winning team.

Wentworth Court is Cheltenham’s first dementia specialist nursing home, where we aim to fill our residents’ lives with laughter and joy.

We are currently recruiting for kind and compassionate care staff to cover day and night shifts. We offer good rates of pay including an enhanced rate for weekend night shifts.

Experience is preferred but is not essential as we offer excellent training and opportunities for professional development.

Please email us for an application form, drop in to the home on Village Road, Cheltenham or apply via Facebook with your CV or employment history.

Mum moved Into Wentworth last year. This was the best decision ever made on Mum’s behalf, she is so happy, settled and putting on weight and could not be looked after better. Staff are excellent cannot do enough to help. I would not hesitate to recommend Wentworth.

Sue D via www.carehome.co.uk

Wentworth Comforts

See Wentworth Court’s attractive home environment including our stunning gardens.

Life with us

Personalised bedrooms, meal plans and activities, delivering high-quality daily care and nursing support.