The Malthouse
Gillingham, Dorset
01747 822667
Our Home
The Malthouse specialises in residential support for the elderly. One of the most highly regarded care homes in Dorset, The Malthouse offers attractive, spacious accommodation with the majority of rooms having en-suite facilities.
The home has been awarded a GSF accreditation. The Gold Standards Framework gives outstanding training to all those providing end of life care to ensure better lives for people and recognised standards of care.
Independent living accommodation is also available at The Malthouse in The Stables and The Lodges.
The home is full of character and charm which makes for a relaxing and homely environment.
The home has a beautiful garden offering a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Following the last inspection at The Malthouse, CQC rated the home as ‘Good’.
Facilities
- 33 rooms, the majority with en-suite facilities
- Independent living accommodation in The Stables and The Lodges
- An elegant dining room
- Home-cooked and appetising dishes prepared daily from local produce. Special dietary requirements are catered for.
- Attractive landscaped gardens
- Two beautiful lounges, both with inglenook fireplaces
- Visiting library service
- Shop within the home offering stationery, toiletries, cards and confectionery
- Additional services include visiting chiropodist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, osteopath, dentist and optician
Activities
- Regular activity programmes
- Music – visiting musicians and singers
- Games
- Pottery
- Annual garden party
- Keep fit
- Visiting speakers
- Regular trips out
- Gardening club
- Knit and natter
Please detail any relevant education/training
NVQ 3 & 4 Management, C24 & C25 Trainers Awards an D32 & D33 Assessors awards
Year started working at Healthcare Homes
2011
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes
Home Manager
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
I don’t do problems, only solutions. A good all-rounder, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and muck in and lead by example
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
I don’t have a favourite, I love it all
What qualities do you think make a good home manager?
A good all-rounder. Patient, empathetic and a people person. Lead by example. A good sense of humour. Fair to all.
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Walking my dog with my husband. Spending time with my grown up children and two grandchildren
What do you enjoy/are you looking forward to the most about working at this care home?
Teamwork. It’s like coming to your second home
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Cook
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Understanding, patient, outgoing, kind, a sense of humour/fun and being organised
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
When we get together for a group activity such as team scrabble and cookery club
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
Changing my role from cook to activities organiser because I see so much more of our residents
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Staff interaction, someone you can go to for advice and an individual who works alongside staff
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
I like to read romance novels. I support Fulham FC and often go to watch them play
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
Coming in and working with a happy team
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
General building, painting and decorating
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
To be versatile and prepared to roll up your sleeves and muck in
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
8.30am as that is the time I start
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
Everyday is a challenge, but everyday brings its own rewards. If the residents are happy, I’m happy
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
A good home manager needs to be a good organiser, be firm and fair and be someone you can talk to anytime
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Two children to taxi about to football, swimming and gymnastics. I enjoy all sports and spending time with my family4
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
The smiles on the staff and residents faces each morning when I walk in
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
The Malthouse is a beautiful home with a good reputation
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
Head Cook at two other care homes in Somerset, plus 10 years in a school as Head Cook
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
Understand the dietary needs of each resident and be able to produce tasty food to a high standard while keeping up with all of the paperwork and hygiene specifications as required.
What’s your favourite part of your working day and why?
The cookery and the company.
What’s been your biggest professional challenge in your current role, or in your career to date?
When weather disrupts deliveries. Having to think on my feet to change menus and continue to provide nutritious meals
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
I have worked many Christmas Days which are always a joy
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Level headed and able to cope with any problems that arise
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Walking my dogs. Making celebration cakes. Meals with friends and family. Working out at the local gym. Reading
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
The company. It’s more like a family than work!
Why did you decide to work at Healthcare Homes?
I wanted a new challenge
What role did you carry out before you came to Healthcare Homes?
HGV driver
What do you think a person needs to do to be good in your role?
A good knowledge of DIY
What has been your biggest career highlight to date?
I made a snowman and penguin for Christmas which cheered everyone up
What qualities do you think make you stand out?
Compassion, kindness, good organisational qualities and patience
What are your interests outside of work/how do you unwind?
Refurbishing my home takes up most of my spare time
What do you enjoy/you looking forward to most about working at this care home?
The people really are a team, always helping each other
Gallery
The Malthouse,
Bay Road,
Gillingham,
Dorset,
SP8 4EW
