Meet the Team

Our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do. Compassionate, skilled, and committed to delivering the highest standard of care, our staff create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported. From our experienced care professionals and nursing staff to our activities coordinators and hospitality team, every member plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being and happiness of our residents. We take pride in building strong relationships, ensuring personalised care, and fostering a true sense of community within our home.

  • Liz Stewart

    Home Manager
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    Liz StewartHome Manager

    Hello, my name is Liz. I took up post as Home Manager in December 2025 . I have been a Registered Nurse since 1986 and have worked in care home environments since 1992 as a nurse , deputy manager and then manager. I am passionate about ensuring our residents are cared for with dignity and respect in a person centred way .

    Please do come and see me any time – my door is always open

  • Emmanuel Owusu

    Deputy Manager
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    Emmanuel OwusuDeputy Manager

    Hello, my name is Emmanuel, and I am proud to serve as the Deputy Manager here at Craigieknowes. I joined the team in May 2023, bringing with me my experience as a Registered Nurse, a role I qualified for in 2017. Since entering the private care sector in 2019, I have been deeply committed to providing compassionate, person‑centred care a dedication that led to my promotion to Deputy Manager in 2020.

    I am passionate about making older age life meaningful, joyful, and worth living for every resident. Each day, I work closely with our nursing and care teams, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to ensure we deliver the highest standard of care.

    I am always opened for whether you have a question, need support, or simply want a friendly chat. For me, creating a warm and supportive environment is not just part of my job; it is just me being Emmanuel.

  • Cecilia Eldridge

    Home Administrator
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    Cecilia EldridgeHome Administrator

    Hello, my name is Cecilia and I have been the administrator at Craigieknowes since August 2025. I have worked in care admin for ten years and I’m a qualified science teacher. In my spare time at work, I enjoy fundraising and being involved with activities for residents at the home. Outside of work I like swimming and spending time with my partner and Maine Coon cats.

  • Patrycja Dwojak

    Activities Co-Ordinator
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    Patrycja DwojakActivities Co-Ordinator

    Hi, my name is Patrycja , I  took up post as Activities Co-Ordinator in December 2025  and I’m very happy to be part of the amazing team here at Craigieknowes.

    I have been leading activities in various care homes for over four years, and I have also previously worked with children who have experienced trauma. Activities are my passion because they allow me to truly enhance the quality of life for the people in our care. Through meaningful engagement, we bring hope, joy and social connection to what can otherwise be a challenging stage of life.

  • Nick Kock

    Head Chef
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    Nick KockHead Chef

    Hi My name is Nick I joint Craigieknowes as Head Chef in Jan 2026 This is my first time being in a care home environment but bring with me some experience being a head chef everything from large and small hotels to 2 AA rosette restaurants. In my spare time I like to grow my own herbs and vegetables and to go foraging to look for ingredients which I could use in the kitchen to create some nutritious meals at home and for our residents.

  • Steve Barclay

    Maintenance Operative
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    Steve BarclayMaintenance Operative

    Hi there,

    My name’s Steve Barclay and I’ve been the Maintenance operative here at Craigieknowes since September 2020. I’ve seen lots of changes over  the years but the one thing that never changes is the level of care our lovely residents get. I can always rely on having a good laugh and a blether with them on the passing, can’t beat putting a smile on their faces.