Our Team

Hello, my name is Jesamy, and I am the General Manager here at Oakham Grange. I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse, having qualified at Robert Gordon’s University in 2007. I began my career working in Royal Cornhill Hospital in Aberdeen, in a functional assessment ward for those over 65 years of age who were experiencing acute mental health issues. I then moved on to working in a dementia assessment ward, and following that a challenging behaviour ward for gentlemen over the age of 65. Upon my return from maternity leave, I worked in a variety of settings, and then made the move back home to Rutland where I took up a position as a nurse in a care home. I gained the experience and knowledge required to become the Clinical Lead nurse, which I absolutely loved.

I am so proud to be able to say that I work at Oakham Grange, having been born in Oakham (back when Rutland Memorial Hospital still had a maternity unit and Dr Brentnall was in charge) and bought up in Uppingham. I am passionate about ensuring that we provide the highest standard of care possible to the people of Rutland and beyond. I believe that people should be treated with the same love and care that I would like to see my own family treated with, and strive to make sure that this is the case for all our residents at Oakham Grange.

Likes: Holidaying in Norfolk with my partner and children, baking, learning to crochet and embroider

Dislikes: Meaness and rudeness, diets, dishonesty, racism and homophobia”

I joined Oakham Grange in January 2022 in our HR and Recruitment team. I started this new role in 2023 and I love it. Every day is different and I get to meet lots of different people and be involved in many different parts of the running of the home.

Prior to this I worked in the Housing Benefit and Housing departments at Rutland County Council for 16 years. I was ready for a change and took a chance by trying something completely different and I have never looked back.

I love being able to help people as much as I can and making them happy.

Originally I am from Romania, I started studying nursing and worked as an emergency nurse with the ambulance service for 5 years. I came to England 10 years ago and continued to work as a nurse. I love being a nurse, this is my dream job.

On my days off I love to spend my time playing with and looking after my 3 pugs. I like reading books, travelling and photography.

I qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 2014 in Romania. In 2015 I moved to England with my husband.

I started my nursing career in London and worked mostly in care home settings.

I have worked for many years as a Peripatetic Senior Nurse for the same company providing a high standard of nursing care to my residents.

I enjoy being part of the team at Oakham, it is a lovely environment and place to work.

I have been working at Oakham Grange for the past three years. I did my bachelors in nursing back in India in 2018. I moved to the UK in 2021 and did my Masters in Public Health.

I started here as Senior Support Worker and in 2025 switched to the Nursing Role.
I love working here as everyone is very supportive and I feel proud to be a part of Oakham Grange.

I am so pleased to have recently joined Oakham Grange as Head Housekeeper. My previous role was in Housekeeping for 11 years at a Therapeutic residential school, for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Although this is a change in a work environment for myself, I bring to this role, enthusiasm, care, compassion and high standards. I will endeavour to work alongside this great team we have and support the working ethics of Oakham Grange.

Likes: - looking after my many animals and camping trips away with the family.

Dislikes:- Animal cruelty and disrespect to others.

My Name is Deepu Stephen, a Chef with over 22 years of experience in creating different cuisine (English, continental, Chinese and Indian etc.). My aim at Oakham Grange is to cook exciting and new things for our residents to enjoy every day. I have worked in some of the most prestigious hotels in the world including; Burj Al Arab Dubai, Jumeirah Beech Hotel Dubai, Hilton Bahrain, InterContinental Bahrain and Taj Hotels in Indian. I was awarded Chef of the year Middle East 2006 and a Gold Medal in the Blackbox competition in Australia. I have worked with some of the most well-known chefs around the world including Chef Garry Rhodes and Chef Paul Bocuse to name just a few. I like to spend time with my wife and three children in my spare time and I also run a cooking channel on YouTube.

Likes: playing Cricket and cooking for family and friends.

Dislikes: Fighting, negativity or a poor work ethic.

Hi, my name is Chris Potter.

I’m a time served carpenter of some 40 years, the last few being dedicated to working within the care sector. It’s my responsibility to carry out maintenance and regular testing to make Oakham Grange a safe and pleasant place to live. I’m here to make the home personalised and homely for each resident we support.

I live with my partner in Oakham, we moved here 3 years ago to allow us to enjoy life in a rural setting; Oakham gives us all of this and more. We also have an allotment plot where we enjoy growing various things.

Likes: walking, running and cycling around the area.

Dislikes: poor attitude to work.

My name is Rhiannon, also known as Rhi or Ron. I grew up in Gillingham, Kent where I spent my first 13 years before moving to Sandown, Isle of Wight. From there I completed my BA(hons) degree in Commerical Music, where I found a love for music therapy, (not that I can play any instruments, but my voice is my instrument). In 2015 I played at the Isle of Wight Festival in a band, made a recording and got on my local radio station. From there I went to Cornwall in 2016, where I spent 7 years as an entertainer on a holiday park in Looe, and climbed the ladder to an Entertainment Manager, where for 3 years i worked in Bodmin.

In 2023, I moved back home to save some money to put a deposit on a house and there was where I worked as an Activities Coordinator in a care home and found a love for activities. Together with my partner, who I have been with for 6 years, we moved to Grantham in 2024 buying our forever home, our cosy corner. I then worked as a support worker for adults with neurodiversity, where I gained a lot of experience and knowledge. Now, I am here at Oakham Grange, an Activity Coordinator who is looking forward to getting to know all the residents and their loved ones.