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 and I have been Home Manager since 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.

  • Donna Chambers

    Clinical Lead
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    Donna ChambersClinical Lead

    Hi, my name is Donna. I am the clinical lead nurse with over 25 years of experiences within care. I have been a valued member of the team since April 2024. I am kind, caring, dedicated and I like to lead by example encouraging all our team to participate in a person-centred way, with our cherished residents.

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    Andrew Lambie

    Head Chef
  • Claire Egan

    Head of Housekeeping
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    Claire EganHead of Housekeeping

    My name is Claire and I have been head housekeeper at Craigieknowes since April 2025. I enjoy leading my team and seeing the satisfaction of residents from our interactions with them. I enjoy keeping a spick and span care home!

  • Kirsty Fraser

    Registered Nurse
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    Kirsty FraserRegistered Nurse

    Hello, I’m Kirsty and I joined the Craigieknowes Staff Team as a registered nurse in June 2025. I trained as a mental health nurse and have been nursing since 1996. I enjoy caring for the elderly and especially dementia care. Craigieknowes is a small friendly home, and I like being part of the team. I like getting to know the residents and their families, which is easier to do in a smaller home.

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    Jacqui

    Registered Nurse
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    Ramona

    Registered Nurse
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    Kirsty

    Registered Nurse
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    Bright

    Registered Nurse
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    Maxwell

    Registered Nurse
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    Manjusha

    Registered Nurse
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    Ellisa

    Registered Nurse
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    Bethany

    Registered Nurse
  • Beth Turton

    Senior Care Assistant
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    Beth TurtonSenior Care Assistant

    Hi, I’m Beth I joined in 2021 as a Care Assistant and worked my way up to being a Senior Care Assistant. Craigieknowes Care Home is a friendly environment, and I enjoy everything about my job.

  • Maggie

    Senior Care Assistant
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    MaggieSenior Care Assistant

    In 2026 Maggie received her 20 years service award.

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    Jeanette

    Senior Care Assistant
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    Jane

    Senior Care Assistant
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    Liz Brown

    Senior Care Assistant
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    Gobindra

    Care Assistant
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    Paige

    Care Assistant
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    Lucy

    Care Assistant
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    Susanne

    Care Assistant
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    Rose

    Care Assistant
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    Rebecca

    Care Assistant
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    Piyumi

    Care Assistant
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    Cole

    Care Assistant
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    Grace

    Care Assistant
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    Molly

    Care Assistant
  • Ernest

    Care Assistant
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    ErnestCare Assistant

    Hello, I’m Ernest and I joined the Craigieknowes Team in July 2024 as a care assistant. I feel very lucky to have been chosen to work with such a fantastic staff team and of course, our lovely residents.

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    Elizabeth

    Care Assistant
  • Anushka

    Care Assistant
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    AnushkaCare Assistant

    Hi, I am Anushka and I have worked at Craigieknowes since April 2022 as a night shift Care Assistant. I feel very special that Craigieknowes chose me, we have wonderful residents and a great staff team.

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    Graeme

    Care Assistant
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    Brenna

    Care Assistant
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    Anuja

    Care Assistant
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    PK

    Care Assistant
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    Rahinat

    Care Assistant
  • Christianah

    Care Assistant
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    ChristianahCare Assistant

    Hello, I’m Christianah, I have been a Craigieknowes Care Assistant since June 2024. I love being a care assistant as I have a caring nature, I’m compassionate and empathetic. We have a wonderful environment here, the staff are very friendly and management is very approachable.

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    Raheemat

    Care Assistant
  • Simone Harris

    Care Assistant
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    Simone HarrisCare Assistant
    Hello, my name is Simone. I joined Craigieknowes Care Home in 2012 as a Care Assistant and have been passionate about providing high-quality care ever since. I take great pride in supporting residents and helping to make a positive difference in their daily lives. Craigieknowes is special because it truly feels like a home rather than a workplace as staff go above and beyond to meet individual needs and it is always a happy place to be.
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    Chamari

    Care Assistant
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    Ayesha

    Care Assistant
  • Patrycja Dwojak

    Activities Co-Ordinator
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    Patrycja DwojakActivities Co-Ordinator

    Hi my name is Patrycja, I became an 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.

  • Laura Gunn

    Activities Assistant
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    Laura GunnActivities Assistant

    My name is Laura Gunn, and I am an Activities Assistant. I feel very blessed to be working in my role and aim to make a difference to every resident in the home through a variety of different mediums, tailored to each individual.

    I love the family feel throughout the home between residents, staff and visiting family and friends. I look forward to a long and happy future here at Craigieknowes.

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    Maria

    Domestic Assistant
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    Eva

    Domestic Assistant
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    Sandra

    Domestic Assistant
  • Roy Bautista

    Laundry Assistant
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    Roy BautistaLaundry Assistant

    Hello my name is Roy, I joined as a laundry assistant in 2006. I have also helped as a domestic assistant and care assistant in my time at Craigieknowes Care Home. I like doing the laundry, ensuring that each resident gets nice clean clothes returned to them. The Craigieknowes team is friendly and has great managers.

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    Paul

    Chef
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    Katie

    Kitchen Assistant
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    Paul

    Kitchen Assistant
  • Steve Barclay

    Maintenance Operative
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    Steve BarclayMaintenance Operative

    Hi there, I’m 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.