Meet the Team

Andrei is a registered nurse with experience in hospitals and nursing homes. He has been managing care homes for the last 4 years and is excited to have joined Valerian Court Care Home. His philosophy is that care is not a job but a mission where we all come together to support our loved ones. He believes we continuously learn every day with one goal in mind: to create a home away from home for our residents.

He is honoured that, together with his team they can be part of this beautiful extended family.

Kathy is our Deputy Manager here at Valerian Court and has been a Registered Nurse within the NHS for more than 12 years. Kathy initially specialised in renal care before becoming Ward Sister and later Matron of Acute General Medicine wards. Prior to qualifying as a nurse Kathy worked in a care home and enjoys delivering person-centred care once more. Kathy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in nursing and leadership and is excited to be part of the team at Valerian Court.

Harish joined the team in June 2025 as Head Chef. His passion for gastronomy comes from his mother and you can feel the love in every dish he is cooking. The last 8 years of his career, Harish worked as head chef in care homes delivering a person-centred menu that catered for all tastes

Anna is an experienced Nurse who has a background in critical care, having worked in Intensive Care for 12 years. Anna became part of the team here at Valerian Court to continue her passion for nursing and commitment to ensuring all residents receive the best care.

Doris is a competent and dedicated registered general nurse with a commitment to providing patient-centred quality health care directly and indirectly whilst developing her nursing knowledge to meet the ever-changing needs of nursing care. “Not only does Valerian Court have a serene environment for its residents but also the lovely people here make you want to stay.”

Pooja is a dedicated member of our team, initially joining as a Senior Care Assistant before progressing to Registered Nurse after completing her Adult Nursing qualification. 

Judy has a passion and commitment for caring for individuals and is ready to go out of her way to make others happy and feel better.

Daisy is committed to her work and strives to provide the best care possible. She has a genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives, which drives her to deliver exceptional care.

Ellen is a registered nurse/midwife in Ghana with five years experience. She is very supportive and compassionate. Ellen’s top priority is seeing the residents well, happy and comfortable with the care she delivers to them. Ellen will continue to gain experience alongside her formal training and examination to gain her UK registration.

Comfort is a registered general and critical care nurse from Ghana with 16 years experience of working in healthcare.

She has recently been promoted to Team Leader and we look forward to working together as she continues to develop her healthcare career in the UK.

Vicencia is a compassionate and supportive worker, specialising in caring for those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

She has recently been promoted to the role of Team Leader.

Vera has previous experience in domiciliary care, live-in care and dementia care and has recently relocated to Didcot. She is dedicated to providing the utmost care to our residents and supporting them whilst they continue to do what they love most.

Sarbjeet has joined our team with an array of experience in care and loves to make sure all the residents feel safe and supported.

Being a Senior Care Assistant is all about making a positive difference every day. She loves working with our residents and supporting the team to create a warm, friendly home environment.

What Thomas enjoys most about the role is building strong relationships with residents and helping them live life their way. He’s always happy to lend a hand, support the team.

Romi has always enjoyed caring for people and helping them feel their best. Everyday is different and he finds it rewarding.

Ola has years of experience working in care and is passionate about providing compassionate person-centred support. She works closely with residents, families and the care team to ensure everyone’s needs are met with dignity and respect.

Khalidul is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment where resident can feel at home. As a Senior Care Assistant, he supports the team in delivering high-quality care while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Gith enjoys building meaningful relationships with resident and supporting them to live fulfilling lives. She takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of care throughout the home.

Kenneth is passionate about providing around-the-clock care for our residents, ensuring everybody is happy and comfortable at all times.

Diligent and resident-focused, Evandro approaches his role with calmness and professionalism, ensuring those he supports feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Olena has joined the team with a lot of experience in care and is a great addition to the care team. She is very friendly and loves nothing more than to bring a smile to the faces of our residents.

Jane is a positive and hardworking member of our team who loves to help and care for all in need.

Syama has joined our team here at Valerian Court as a Care Assistant and is happy to be learning and gaining experience every day. Syama looks forward to greeting the residents and supporting and assisting them throughout the day.

Ernestina has nine months of experience working in care and has developed a compassionate approach. Ernestina works hard to get to know residents so that she can help them meet their needs.

Having worked as a volunteer staff in hospitals back in Nigeria after Udeme left her job as a confidential secretary in an oil and gas company. Udeme joined Valerian Court as a Care Assistant and is willing to learn in order to gain experience daily. Udeme looks forward to supporting and assisting the residents each day. Putting in her best to make sure the residents are safe and happy as well.

Yedu has previous experience working in care homes and is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents

Susan has a passion and commitment for caring for individuals and always goes out of her way to make others happy and feel better.

Aashika loves spending time with our residents and helping them with their day-to-day routines. Seeing someone smile or knowing she’s brightened their day is the best part of the job.

Sonia takes pride in making a positive difference each day through kindness, respect and compassion.

Lillian loves to share her smile with all the residents, their families, and the whole team.

Emba is passionate about helping residents feel comfortable, valued and supported every day. She enjoys spending time getting to know each individual and providing care that is tailored to their preferences and needs.

Ioana enjoys getting to know each resident as an individual and supporting them in a way that works for them.

Kam has been with us since the beginning and is always committed to bringing a smile to everyone’s faces and making a difference to the residents’ daily lives.

Becca is passionate about caring for others and making people feel comfortable and valued. Whether it’s helping with daily tasks or having a friendly chat. She’s always happy to help.

Sona believes that great care starts with kindness and compassion. She enjoys supporting residents with their daily routines while ensuring they feel safe, respected and cared for.

Vicky has joined as our new Activities Lead. She has 4 years experience of leading activities in other care homes and is looking forward to implementing a busy diary of events, including music therapy, crafting, baking and days out.

Bess joined our team as activities co-Ordinator; she loves to get residents involved in Arts & Crafts and Baking. She greets the residents with a smiley face and gets them excited for the day!

Oleksandra is originally from Skadovsk, Ukraine and has extensive experience working as a chef before joining our team in November 2023 as our second chef.

Jurgita has previous experience of working in kitchens and has previously worked at restaurants in Oxford.  She shows great attention to detail and is an excellent addition to our kitchen team.

With her valuable experience in the hospitality industry, Viktoria has seamlessly integrated into our kitchen crew and has been a fantastic addition, rounding out our team perfectly.

Sorin brings years of experience to our team, not only by carrying out day-to-day maintenance tasks but also meeting and getting to know our residents and caring for their safety and wellbeing.

Kelly joined the team in June 2025, bringing with her a massive experience in cleaning. Kelly is very passionate about excellence in cleaning and she’s looking forward to leading a team that provides an immaculate environment for our residents.

Linda has previous experience of working in care homes and has worked as both a carer and a housekeeper. She has previously looked after people with learning disabilities and dementia and strives to ensure Valerian Court is an immaculate environment for all of our residents

Napa takes pride in making sure our home is always looking its best. Whether she is tidying rooms or chatting with residents, she enjoys being part of our friendly team.

Eliza has 20 years of experience working in various roles within the NHS and most recently as a GP receptionist. Eliza is a kind and caring person who enjoys talking and listening to the older generations’ life stories and is looking forward to bringing a smile to the residents’ next chapter in life.

Kelly is a fully qualified hairdresser having worked in the hair industry for over 15 years. Kelly loves her job and the uplift it provides whether it be a trim, blow dry or something new. Kelly cannot wait to meet all the residents and to provide a pampering service.