Meet the Team

In order ensure the highest standards of care, our team members have all the necessary qualifications and experience.

Home managers are required to have an NVQ Level 4 in Leadership in Health and Social Care, and to have achieved or be working towards their Level 5 qualification. Many Hill Care managers are also registered nurses.

As well as providing an intensive induction, we ensure statutory training in subjects such as safe Moving and Handling, Dementia Awareness and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, among other courses.

All staff members joining our team are checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

John founded Hill Care in 2001 after he purchased Burton Closes Hall Care Home in Bakewell.
He remains a partner in Heathcotes Care and has been operating in the healthcare market for over twenty years.

Wendy joined Hill Care in November 2006, initially as a Regional Manager before progressing to Operations Director, and then Managing Director.
She qualified as a nurse in 1985 before going on to study for a Masters Degree in Business Administration, graduating from Humberside University in 1996.
Wendy has been working in the private healthcare sector for almost 20 years and has overseen the growth and development of the current Hill Care portfolio from just over 100 registered beds to the current 1953 registered beds.

Liza Beukes joined Hill care in 2023 and has wide experience in the care sector. Liza is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of care across all of the Hill Care homes.

Mandy joined Hill Care in early 2012 as Operations Director, working from the Hill Care head office in Chesterfield, following a short career break where she began to study for her Masters.
A qualified nurse, Mandy has an impressive track record in the care industry, previously working at the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital before holding the post of Regional Manager and Operations Director at Four Seasons.

Louise joined Hill Care as Operations & Delivery Director in 2024. Having worked for several leading healthcare providers in the UK and Europe, Louise brings a wealth of operational and management experience to Hill Care. Her career journey has featured primarily in private equity and venture capital backed multi-site organisations, where she has held roles and gained experience in business development, project management, mergers & acquisition, operational management, and senior leadership to Board level.
Louise is passionate about delivering person-centred healthcare services, underpinned by high levels of quality and integrity, in an environment that offers a great experience for both the service user and the team delivering the service.

Diane has worked in Health and Social Care for 40 years, initially as a Registered General Nurse in medicine, and intensive care and then as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Control.
She gained an MSc in Health Promotion and completed additional nursing qualifications in infection control and research methodologies. Diane moved into the regulatory sector as an Inspector and Inspection Manager for CQC before writing inspection methodology, including the current Key Lines of Enquiry.
More recently, Diane worked as an independent consultant for six years, helping care home providers improve and develop their services before joining Hill Care.

Lynda joined Hill Care in June 2016 taking on the role of strategic development manager.
She qualified as a Registered Nurse in March 1985, spent twenty years as Home Manager then worked for the same company as a Dementia Care Project Manager where her role was to support homes throughout the country to become centres of excellence in dementia care.
For the months prior to joining Hill Care Lynda worked in the same company as a Project Facilitator where she was involved in developing and introducing a Dementia Framework for the company. Lynda is a qualified Dementia Care Mapper (Bradford University 2006) and has attained the Registered Manager award level 4.

Lynn joined Hill Care in March 2010, taking on the role of Senior Regional Manager.
Lynn is a qualified nurse and has many years of experience working in the private sector for a large corporate group where she held the roles of Senior Home Manager, Project Manager and Operations Manager.

Anthony joined Hill Care in 2012 after 28 years of experience in the construction industry.
Working throughout the UK, Anthony trained construction teams and carried out major building works. He also did the same on building projects in Dubai.
Anthony leads the maintenance teams at all Hill Care homes and is responsible for all building works, making sure all the correct building certifications are in place and general upkeep of the homes.

With over 18 years of experience in health care, Ashley began his career as a care assistant before becoming promoted to senior care assistant, unit manager, deputy manager, and home manager.
In addition to his experience in elderly care, Ashley also worked as a health care assistant in emergency medicine for a number of years.
During Ashley’s he has gained qualifications in health and social care including the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership.
Ashley joined Hill Care in 2019 as a Home Manager and was promoted to Regional Manager in 2022.

My interest in elderly care began when I was young as I listened to my grandma talk about the care home she operated in the 1960s. When she commissioned a new home in the 1980s I began to work with her in an administrative role, supporting staff and gaining valuable experience and qualifications.
My career with Hill Care began in 2006 and I have managed both dementia and nursing homes in the group. I was delighted to be promoted to the role of Regional Manager in 2022 and have gained my level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care Management.

Andrea has dedicated 35 years to the social care sector, beginning her career at just 18 years old. She quickly ascended the ranks, assuming her first role as a home manager in 1999, where she specialised in care for the elderly and people living with dementia. In 2012 Andrea leveraged her extensive experience to launch a company focused on enabling individuals with life-limiting and complex care needs to live comfortably at home with their families. After the successful sale of her business in 2021, Andrea returned to senior management within the care home sector.
Andrea joined Hill Care in 2024 as Regional Manager supporting care homes across the North East. Andrea’s extensive background and compassionate leadership continues to enrich the lives of both the residents and colleagues with whom she works.

Gary has 12-years’ experience of working in the social care sector – this started in 2012 managing the employability service for a nationally recognised mental health organisation before progressing to a regional manager post for another national mental health registered charity. From there Gary worked in the homeless sector managing a homelessness contract in partnership with another company on behalf of Cheshire East Council. From there, he moved into Learning Disabilities, managing supported housing across Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Liverpool, and the Wirral, before venturing into both dementia and residential nursing homes. All roles involved putting the needs of the people we support and residents at the forefront, always working within their best interests and in the least restrictive way.

Katherine has worked in operational care management for the last 18 years, managing a variety of residential care and complex care settings, for both the Local Authority and private companies. Her experience covers care management from birth to end of life. Katherine worked during this time to achieve her NVQ Level 5 and Level 7 in leadership and management. After having her own personal experiences of care and end of life care she decided that she wanted to specialise in elderly care. Katherine is incredibly passionate about ensuring that the best possible care is delivered to the individuals we support, that we promote independence and most of all enrich their lives. “Joining Hill Care in 2023 has given me the opportunity to work every day in a role that really makes a difference to people’s lives and the families of those we care for.