Meet The Team
Meet Catarina
Hi, I am Catarina, I joined Beechcroft Care Homes in June 2026 as a Care Manager, so I am brand new to the team! I started working in health and social care in 2018, when I arrive in the UK. I started as a Health Care Assistant in the community, moved up to Care Supervisor and later on to Deputy Manager. I left this position to follow an opportunity to join a Local Authority, completing inspections in Care settings and quality monitoring. My vast experience in different roles gives me a vast range of skills and knowledge to understand the needs within the home while also ensuring we are delivering good quality care to all our service users.
I am passionate about Dementia Care, as this is the area I must enjoy working with. I find it truly rewarding to see the person behind the diagnosis and making sure they have the best quality of life we can possibly achieve.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. We go camping and hiking regularly, and my favourite hobby is hiking mountains!
Meet Apryll
Hello, my name is Apryll Staton, and I am 38 years of age. I started my interest in health and social care whilst at school studying as a GCSE. I pursued my studies at college, achieving Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Since starting my career in Care homes back in 2008, I've progressed through various roles, including carer, team leader, head of care, deputy manager, and registered manager. I have achieved various levels of qualification in NVQ in Health and Social Care including level 5 NVQ in Leadership to management in Health and Social Care.
In 2025, I joined Beechcroft Care Homes as a senior care assistant, stepping in as interim care manager for Southbourne in March 2026 to then being offered a permanent post as Deputy Manager at Choice Care Home. I was drawn to Beechcroft Care Homes because of their family-friendly approach to residents, and I’ve been consistently impressed with the care provided here.
I find working in care to be one of the most rewarding professions, as even the smallest gestures can significantly enhance someone's quality of life. I treat residents as I would want my loved ones to be treated—openly, honestly, and with kindness, believing that compassion costs nothing. I thrive in a collaborative environment with like-minded individuals who deeply care about our residents.
Outside of work, I cherish family time with my son and soon-to-be husband, enjoying walks and gaming together. I also love to unwind with a good series or a captivating book, always looking for ways to balance work and personal life.