Meet the Team

Lynne brings a wealth of experience to her role as Home Manager at The Porterbrook. Having completed her nurse training at Sheffield University, she worked in a number of hospitals across a variety of wards, including general, surgical, and cardiology before pursuing her passion for caring for the elderly in care home settings. Lynne has worked in care homes in Sheffield and Rotherham and is privileged and honoured to now be leading The Porterbrook Care Home team and to be providing the highest possible care for all the residents.

Joyce has been working in the care sector for over 30 years and has experience in several senior roles including being a home manager.

She joined The Porterbrook after relocating to Chesterfield from Aberdeen. In the new role, Joyce has been building new relationships with residents, their families, work colleagues and professional partners.

Brett joined The Porterbrook in August 2024 following a variety of office-based roles in administration, sales, and account management. Brett has really taken to the role and enjoys his occasional visits from the residents very much.  Brett has felt very supported and encouraged by his colleagues and is looking forward to a long journey with The Porterbrook team!

Siphilisiwe’s work at The Porterbrook gives her fulfilment as she sees the smiles and twinkle in each and every resident’s eyes.  Knowing that she is making a difference in people’s lives gives her joy. Siphilisiwe enjoys working at The Porterbrook Care Home as she is part of an incredible team that works together to ensure that every resident is not only healthy but happy.

Marie has worked in care since 1992 and is currently a Senior Care Assistant here at The Porterbook having joined us over 5 years ago. Marie has had many roles since the start of her career and has a wealth of knowledge in the care industry.

Cam joined The Porterbrook in February 2024, having worked in maintenance for a number of years. After re-training from the hospitality sector during the 2020 lockdown, Cam started his career in facilities management at a student accommodation complex. Since this, Cam has managed facilities for several businesses, including a number of restaurants in Brighton & Sheffield.

Genny joined The Porterbrook in July 2024 having previously worked as both a housekeeper and care assistant for over 20 years in private residences, care homes, and healthcare. Genny is embracing the task of ensuring she maintains a clean and safe environment for all our residents.

Kevin has been working at The Porterbrook since 2016 when the doors first opened! He has always worked within the care industry and started out as a ‘Care Assistant’. Kevin has always found the roles he has worked in very rewarding and fulfilling.

While being at our home, Kevin has had a number of different roles, the latest change becoming a Receptionist. At times the role can be challenging but he really enjoys learning new tasks and especially developing his skills.

Elaine joined The Porterbrook as a part-time receptionist in April 2024. Having retired from more than 35 years of working in the healthcare sector in admin and finance roles, Elaine soon decided she wanted to carry on working and to do something rewarding and worthwhile. Her job at The Porterbrook is ideal, and she enjoys meeting and helping people in such a caring environment and loves the variety that my role involves.