The Directors
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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 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.
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Vikki has been working at Five Gables for 8 years now, and has been Registered Manager, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), for 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​​​
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" 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 "
Jo ~ Head of Care
Started in August 2024
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" 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."
Tiegan ~ Carer
Started in June 2024
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"I love working at Five Gables, the staff are extremely welcoming - the residents are lovely and it feels like a little family! There isn’t a day where we don’t laugh, dance and sing! It’s such a welcoming and warm environment to work"
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Ruth ~ Carer
Started in November 2022​
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" I enjoy working in family-run care home because it has a warm, homely feel. It's great being part of a close-knit team. I am now starting my Level 5 Diploma, looking forward to developing my career in care and learning more. "
Alisha ~ Carer
Started in September 2025
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Amber ~ Carer
Started in July 2025
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" 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 "
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"​​
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Autumn ~ Night Carer
Started in March 2024
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" 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
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" 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"
Kayleighmarie ~
Domestic / Care Support
Started in August 2024
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" I like working at Five Gables because it is fulfilling due to the opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives. I get to build meaningful relationships with the residents, relatives and our team "
Ellie ~ Domestic
Started in September 2023
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" I enjoy working here because it allows me to have meaningful connections with the residents and helps me work towards my long term goal of being a paramedic one day"
Fiona ~ Cook
Started in July 2016
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" It's great being part of a lovely, caring team in a small, homely setting "
Paul ~ Cook
Started in February 2024
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"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!"
Coco ~ ​Wellbeing Support
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Started in December 2024
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"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"
Looking for a new job?
Contact us for more details, we may have space for you in our lovely team!
Contact Five Gables Care Home for more information
Email: mail@fivegablescarehome.com
Call: 01202 875130