Bilney Hall
Dereham, Norfolk
01362 860246
Bilney Hall,
East Bilney,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 4AL
Our Home
Bilney Hall is an example of a quality care home in East Bilney, close to Dereham, that offers a splendid environment for gracious living. The Hall dates back to the 19th century yet its luxurious facilities are very much 21st century. The home was extended in 2010 to provide 21 new single en-suite rooms. Generous single rooms, all with en-suite facilities, are tastefully decorated and provide our residents with the necessary facilities for a quality life in later years. The residential home provides residential care for frail elderly residents and has separate wings for those with dementia. Bilney Hall are ‘dementia friends’ with the Dementia Alliance Group and as such a senior carer is training with the Dementia Alliance Group as a care coach.
Although all rooms are fully furnished, we encourage residents to bring with them items of furniture and personal possessions so that their room can be a true ‘home from home’.
Bilney Hall is situated in the picturesque village of East Bilney, just a few miles from the market towns of Dereham and Fakenham. Set in six acres of extensive grounds, it offers fantastic facilities as compared to other homes in the area. Our residents can relax in the stunning walled garden and wooded parkland that surround the home allowing them to really enjoy this haven within the beautiful Norfolk countryside.
Facilities
- 62 bedrooms
- Impressive 19th century Hall modernised for 21st century living
- Visiting optician, dentist and chiropodist
- In-house hairdressing salon offering usual services and in addition, manicures and hand massages
- Beautiful extensive gardens
- Resident’s tea shop
- Sensory garden
- Large day rooms
- Library
- Relatives accommodation
Activities
A wide range of activities are organised at the home, including:
- Musicians
- Flower arranging
- Crossword competitions
- Restaurant nights
- Shopping excursions
- Pamper days
- Baking and cookery
- Arts and crafts
- Name That Tune Quiz
- Where in the World Quiz
- Afternoon teas
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
To allow me to give better care
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Ward sister, ortho/medical unit
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Have experience of managing a team. Lots of life experiences. Willing to help a learning environment
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Seeing the residents smile
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Developing a service for residents primarily with dementia
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Winning an award (National) in 2000 for innovation and creative practice. Queen’s Nursing institute award
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Leadership skills, enthusiasm, thinking on your feet, empowering nature and passion.
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Pilates and cycling. My husband cooking a Jamie Oliver 15 minute meal on a Saturday (usually takes 2 hours). A weekend drive in a classic Alfa Romeo
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Working with such a great team
Please detail any relevant education/training
D32/D33, NVQ 2 & 3, MCA, DOLS, Best Interest, Customer Service and all mandatory training
Year started working at Healthcare Homes
2007
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Home
Unhappy after working 20+ years in last placement. I interviewed at Bilney Hall and felt at home straight away and training was very impressive.
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes
Residential care manager
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Understanding role, have an understanding nature, compassion and being able to meet targets. Understanding all aspects of other roles and being able to lead by example.
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
Interacting with staff, residents and families
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Taking on the role of Deputy Manager
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Becoming Head of Care at Bilney Hall
What qualities do you think make a good home manager?
Lead by example, have knowledge, compassion, be approachable, meet targets, going the extra mile and have a positive attitude
What do you enjoy/are you looking forward to the most about working at this care home?
My family are my main interests. Holidays, meals out and getting together with friends
Staff I work alongside, training, Manager, the support I am given by staff, our residents and families and seeing staff promoted within.
Please detail any relevant education/training
In-house training, general building course at Thurrock College
Year started working at Healthcare Homes
2016
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes
Driller’s Assistant, bore holes and site investigation
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
To have an understanding in ACC trades (building)
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
All of it, especially when undertaking large in-house projects
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Working off-shore drilling
What qualities do you think make a good home manager?
To be approachable, good with people and organised
What do you enjoy/are you looking forward to the most about working at this care home?
Family time and socialising with friends
Looking forward to progressing in my current job role and taking on further education, i.e. plumber
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
Recommendation of a friend
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Retail manager
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
To be open minded and flexible. Have patience, understanding and a sense of humour. Be empathetic with residents.
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Current role – holding a dog show, our sensory garden project and 150 years Bilney Hall project. Career: Smashing targets as a temporary manager
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Getting my own store to manage
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Good office acumen, be a pro-active leader, a good man-manager, respect confidentiality and cares for staff welfare. An individual who genuinely cares for residents and their environment. To be able to create a positive working environment.
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Spending time with family and friends, being at the coast and looking after our old dog.
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Walking in to a happy environment and having a fab and positive day with our residents
Gallery
Bilney Hall,
East Bilney,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 4AL
