Meet our team devoted to the well-being of Culliford House residents.
Proprietor/Registered Manager: Suzanne Jackson
Suzanne was born and lived in Dorchester most of her life. Her parents purchased a property in Prince of Wales Road which they converted into Montrose Residential Home. Suzanne used to help her parents by preparing breakfast for the residents’ before going to school and would help around the home in the evening.
At the age of 18 Suzanne decided she wanted to specialise in elderly care and worked full time for her parents. In 1984 they had moved to a larger property, which was the start of Culliford House. Suzanne has continued to work and develop the home and assumed control in 1993 when her mother stepped back from the day to day running. Suzanne is married and has a daughter. Suzanne hopes the business will continue in the family for generations to come.
Deputy Manager: Marnie Moors
Marnie has worked in care for over 20yrs. In 2007 Marnie joined Culliford House as Head of Care, a year later was promoted to Deputy Manager. Marnie has gained her NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4 in care and her Level 4 in Management and leadership.
In her spare time Marnie enjoys reading, gardening and DIY, Pilates, cycling and keep fit. Marnie is Suzanne’s sister-in-law and has two grown up children.
Head of Care Evening & Nights: Julie Tombs
Julie started to work at Culliford House in 2000. Julie is the Co-ordinator for the GSFW Care home programme and aiming to achieve the Accredited Gold Standard award for End of Life Care. Julie is passionate about her work and wants to ensure the quality of life is improved for all residents at Culliford House.
In her spare time Julie enjoys making teddy bears, socialising and walking.
Care Manager: Jemma Carnota-Turner
Jemma has worked in the care sector since 2001. She has gained her advanced GNVQ Level 3 in health and social care and Level 5 Management and Leadership in health and social care. Jemma has also achieved her Level 2 in Dementia. Jemma joined the team in 2011 as a senior carer and is now Care Manager and Medication lead. Jemma is very passionate about her work and strives to make a difference by maximising people’s strengths and promoting a sense of well-being.
Jemma has gained a Level 2 Award in Team Leading Diploma. Jemma is married, has 3 children, and lives in Dorchester.
Head of Care: Kelly Cornell
Kelly joined the team in 2008 and has gained her NVQ level 2 and 3 qualifications in health and social care. Kelly has recently been promoted to Head of Care. She has embraced her new role and strives to ensure individuals reach their full potential and live well.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and going out for walks.
Head of Care: Debbie Johnson
Debbie has worked in the care sectors since the age of 21 and gained an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and assessors’ qualifications D31/32 and A1. Debbie joined the team in February 2022 as a Head of Care. She loves a challenge, and – in her own words: “This is definitely what my new role is, and I am fully embracing it, I have been allowed to bring some ideas, experience, and knowledge to the home, to enable us all to work as a team and to gain the Outstanding on the next CQC inspection that the home deserves”.
In her spare time, Debbie enjoys walking, crafts, and meeting up with Friends and Family.
Quality Manager: Jeanette A’Court
Jeanette has worked in the Health and Social care setting for over 26yrs. She has gained experience from working in a variety of settings such as mental health and rehabilitation. Jeanette joined Culliford House in 2007 and has worked as an Activity Co-ordinator for 7 years.
She has embraced her new role as Quality Manager with enthusiasm co-ordinating the activities required to meet quality standards with in the home. Jeanette has also gained Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act and is the home’s Lead.
Jeanette is married and has three children. She lives in Wiltshire and in her spare time enjoys craft and making preserves.
Living Well Co-ordinator: Janet Legg
I joined the team in January 2020. My mum was a resident at Culliford House for about 18months and during my visits, I saw the great care and the potential for me in contributing my skills to work with the team supporting the activity provision. Sadly, my mum died in September 2019 and I soon took on a volunteering role towards the end of last year.
My background is in childcare, family support and working in children centres. All my working life has been spent working in this field and I feel I have the necessary transferable skills to bring to this role.
I am really enjoying this new challenge and I feel it’s a privilege to work with this amazing group of people.
Supervisor: Anne Moors
Anne has worked in care for over 30yrs. In 2017 Anne returned to Culliford House as Supervisor. Anne has gained her NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4 in care and her Level 4 in Management and leadership.
In her spare time Anne enjoys reading, keeping up with Current affairs and walking. Anne lives in Dorchester has four grown up children and four great grandchildren.
Head cook: Annie Lavis
Annie began her catering career at the age of 26 working in Residential care. Annie has worked at Culliford House since 1991 and has gained her NVQ Level 2 in food and intermediate Food and Hygiene.
In her spare time she enjoys Zumba, swimming and walking.
The team at Culliford House: caring is more than dedication – it’s a passion.
