Middleton News - Our People
“Middleton Hall aims to be recognised as the best Retirement Village in the UK”
Middleton Hall is well known for the friendliness of all the staff. The care teams that work in all our facilities bring with them many years of experience and training. Our ability to provide the very best in care, rests with the high quality and dedication of our staff, many of whom have been with Middleton Hall for over ten years.
Middleton Hall is recognised as an “Investor in People” and runs its own training centre. We take great pride in the level of service we offer to our residents. We would like to think that our staff are the most charming, friendly and patient in the care business.
Meet our Team
Jeremy Walford – Managing Director
Jeremy has been a director of Middleton Hall since 1996 and is responsible for strategy and development.
Jeremy worked in the motor industry between 1984 and 1990. Following his MBA from Cranfield School of Management he worked as a Business Consultant specialising in business planning and customer service between 1991 and 1996. He also works as a coach on the leading programme in the UK for owner managed small/medium businesses.
Lesley Henderson – Director
Lesley has been a director of Middleton Hall since 2006 and is responsible for the day to day running of the retirement village and financial management.
Lesley worked at KMPG between 1976 and 1979 and then moved into the private sector, working initially for Trafalgar House and subsequently smaller businesses. She completed her CIMA accountancy qualifications in 1993 and joined Middleton Hall in 1996.
Debby Lamont – Registered Manager, Head of Care and Quality
Debby joined the company in 2000 having worked for a private hospital in Humberside and ran a nursing home in Northallerton. She is a Registered Nurse, NVQ5, holds a registered Manager’s Award, a Certificate for Adult Training and qualifications in Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki.
She is responsible for the day to day running of the care services and quality throughout the organisation.
Julie Binks – Middleton Grove Manager
Julie has worked for Middleton Hall for almost 30 years initially as a housekeeper then carer. She was appointed as Assisted Living Manager in 2000. She has a Registered Manager’s Award and NVQ4.
Jackie Cardus – Middleton Court Manager
Jackie joined Middleton Hall as a nurse in 2000 and was appointed as Nursing Care Manager in 2006. She is a Registered Nurse and has a Registered Manager’s Award.
Sue Jenkinson – Middleton Gardens Manager
Sue joined Middleton Hall in 2007 having managed a domiciliary care agency. She was appointed as Residential Care Manager in 2008 and holds an NVQ3.
David Richardson – Estate Manager
David joined Middleton Hall in 2009 having managed the farm and gardens of a hotel and restaurant business. He has a BSC hons degree in Environmental Management.
Gary Puckrin – Head Chef
Gary joined Middleton Hall as Sous Chef in 2009 after having worked in various restaurants and hotels in the area and was promoted to Head Chef in 2010. He is responsible for all of the catering services at Middleton Hall and has an NVQ in catering and Food Preparation.
Caroline Soullier – Marketing Coordinator
Caroline joined Middleton Hall in June 2005 as receptionist. She moved into sales and marketing in 2006 and was appointed Marketing Coordinator in 2010.