Meet the team
The Manager of Old Hastings House
The Manager is appointed by the Management Committee which is formed of some of the Trustees of the overseeing Magdalen and Lasher Charity, which ensures that the Manager has the appropriate qualifications and experience to manage the home.
The current manager is Mr Jason Denny, who was appointed to this role in September 2013. Jason has an MBA in Public Service Management and an NVQ7 (Strategic) & NVQ5 (Operations) Management Qualification. Jason also holds both a BA and an MA in Applied Social Sciences. Jason has previous Home and Area management experience in both the older people and learning disability sector and more recently managed advocacy services for vulnerable people. Other related roles include being a care home inspector for five years. The Manager attends several local forums and chairs a specific one for Registered Managers across East Sussex. The manager has had several leadership articles published. In his spare time Jason can found running, reading or relaxing around historical sites.
The Team
Administrator
Joanna Thomas, BA (Hons)
The Administrator’s role is to:
• support the Home Manager in the efficient management of his / her administration and financial responsibilities.
• In her spare time Jo can be found camping or walking her dog
Activity Team Leader NVQ 3
Pauline Glenet
Leads the activity team in the delivery of diverse, person-centred and vibrant opportunities for all residents.
In her spare time Pauline can be found following her beloved Brighton FC, working out and walking her dog.
Senior Team Leader NVQ 4
Janet Fox
• Supports the manager with the operation of the Main House along with the effective and ethical leadership of senior staff.
• Janet previously managed Grosvenor House for 20 years
Care Quality Lead NVQ 4
Charlene Welsh
• Supports the Home Manager in the efficient management of all matters relating to resident care plans.
• Carries out audits of all aspects of the care quality system necessary for effective governance including medication, resident satisfaction surveys, and falls prevention and has worked in the home for 17 years .
Natasha Truth NVQ 4
• Has a supervisory responsibility for senior staff for both the Magdalen Dementia and All-Saints Suite on days and has worked in the home for 17 years.
Kerry McNaughton NVQ 4
• Has a supervisory responsibility for night staff for both the Magdalen Dementia and All-Saints Suite and has worked in the home for 12 years .
Janet Stevens NVQ4
• Has a supervisory responsibility for the Main House night team and has worked in the home for over 30 years.
