The Directors
Alongside management, the staff team includes senior care staff, carers, domestics, cooks and wellbeing support staff.
All staff complete annual mandatory training to a high standard, and our carers start our skill development programme to train to at least a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care after their first year of employment.
Five Gables Care Home also have a visiting hairdresser, chiropodist, aural care practioner, and opticians.
Our Team
The care home is run by Victoria Ricketts and Samuel Travers, as directors of the registered service provider, Paddington Care Ltd. Vikki and Sam took over Five Gables Care Home in March 2024.
Vikki has been at Five Gables for 8 years now, and has been Registered Manager, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), for over 6 years. Outside of her professional involvement, now having this opportunity of running the care home under their own company, has fulfilled her ambitions that she has been working towards, ever since starting her career in social care 12 years ago.
Vikki ~
Director / Registered Manager
Started in May 2019
" Five Gables is a huge part of my life, and I am so grateful to have the privelege of caring for all our lovely residents and working with such an amazing team every day "
Colin ~
Operations Manager
Started in November 2025
"In the short time I have worked here, already I absolutely love it. All the staff have made me very welcome and seeing the residents faces light up day to day is such a joy. So much care and love given by all the staff. Looking forward to the future and starting some exciting projects!"
Jo ~ Head of Care
Started in August 2024
" I wanted to find a job that I could use my skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, supporting people and delivering high standards of care. I am very happy in my job and look forward to coming to work, no day is the same but I enjoy every day at Five Gables."
Amber ~ Carer
Started in July 2025
" I worked here a couple of years ago before going to uni and I love looking after people so I am happy to be back here caring for all the wonderful residents. I am working towards expanding my skills and knowledge within the elderly care sector. "
Alisha ~ Carer
Started in September 2025
"I enjoy getting to know the residents and their families, they all have such interesting life stories. I like working with everyone in our friendly team and being part of a small, family-run home "
Yuko ~ Carer
Started in September 2026
"I am happy to be working in this friendly care home with lovely colleagues and residents. I am enjoying giving person centered care with creative activities, doing pampering, manicures and hand massaged for the residents and more. I love that the lounge is filled with smiles and laughter, especially with Bubbles & Squeak, the resident guinea pigs"
Coco ~ Wellbeing Support
Started in December 2024
"I started volunteering at Five Gables and then was offered a position to support the residents wellbeing, I would like to become a nurse in the future and enjoy my time at the care home, learning and caring for the residents"
Leah ~ Carer
Started in August 2025
"I started working in care around 8 years ago, and I am now studying to be a solicitor, but enjoy caring when I am able to fit it in around my studies, and find working in a small care home very rewarding"
Autumn ~ Night Carer
Started in March 2024
" The staff and management are super lovely and helpful, and it’s a lovely environment to work in and for the residents to live in "
Sharron ~ Night Carer
Started in January 2024
" I enjoy helping to make a difference in resident's lives as part of my job. I also enjoy working as a part of a team in a small family run home. I have worked in care over 30 years and wouldn't want to do anything else"
Fiona ~ Cook
Started in July 2016
" It's great being part of a lovely, caring team in a small, homely setting "
Paul ~ Cook
Started in February 2024
"I am happy to have found a job doing something I enjoy, creating nutritious food for the residents. The sense of satisfaction when empty plates come back is very rewarding!"
Virginia ~ Domestic
Started in September 2026
" I am happy working here as it gives me a sense of pride, and lovely to work in a small, family run place with a friendly team "
Debbie ~ Domestic
Started in October 2026
Heather ~ Volunteer
" I enjoy coming in to spend time with the residents, share some stories - my special skill is to knit & natter! "
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Contact Five Gables Care Home for more information
Email: mail@fivegablescarehome.com
Call: 01202 875130