Our Team at The Cotswold Home

Our team is at the heart of life at The Cotswold Home. From our nurses and care professionals to our chefs, activity leaders, housekeeping and support teams, everyone works together to provide exceptional care and create a warm, welcoming place for residents to call home.

We carefully select people who share our commitment to compassionate, personalised care and support them to develop their skills throughout their careers with us. Our high staffing levels mean our team has the time to get to know residents as individuals, understanding their needs, routines, interests and preferences and building genuine relationships with them and their families.

We invest in training, development and the equipment our colleagues need to provide care safely and confidently. Members of our team are also regularly recognised through awards and accolades within the care sector, reflecting the dedication and professionalism they bring to their roles.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are fairly rewarded for the work they do. By providing fair pay, opportunities for career development and a supportive working environment, we aim to build a team that feels valued and can focus on what matters most: providing the highest quality care for our residents.

Meet our General Manager Rares Pop

Rares has extensive experience in health and social care, having begun his career as a nurse before progressing into care home management. Prior to joining Elizabeth Finn Homes, he managed a care home with the Maria Mallaband Care Group.

Originally from Romania, Rares holds degrees in nursing and physiotherapy and initially chose to pursue a career in general hospital nursing. After moving to the UK in 2014, he developed his career within the care home sector and is passionate about creating an environment where residents receive exceptional care while continuing to enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Away from his professional life, Rares has always had a passion for football. He played professionally at the age of 16 before choosing to pursue his university studies and has continued his involvement in the game by managing a local football team in his home town of Swindon.

Rares enjoys being actively involved in life at The Cotswold Home and regularly joins residents in the wide range of activities taking place. His dog, Rocco, has also become a familiar and much-loved part of life at the home.

Our quality of care at The Cotswold Home

Our aim is to provide exceptional, compassionate care that enables every resident at The Cotswold Home to feel supported, comfortable and at home.

Our experienced team takes the time to understand each resident as an individual, including their needs, preferences, routines and interests. This allows us to provide personalised care while supporting independence, dignity and choice wherever possible.

Residents are encouraged to remain connected with their families, friends and the wider community, while our team creates a warm and welcoming environment within the home.

With high staffing levels and a commitment to continuous training and development, we work closely with residents and their families to provide the highest standards of care every day.

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