A dedicated and passionate team, delivering care with pride

Michael Berkley-Blezard

General Manager

Michael started his career as a Care Assistant, working with the elderly over thirty years ago. This has become a vocation, supporting people to maximize their quality of life. He then went on to work with People who had experienced brain injuries, where he progressed to Senior Care Assistant, and to Deputy Manager. Michael has also worked closely with people in the community, as well as in care homes. He was promoted to Home Manager where he worked in the private sector with vulnerable adults.

Michael has continued to develop his skills and training working in several private organisations as Manager. He has also been a Regional Manager working for a small care group, supporting people with learning disabilities within the community. Michael has come to Old Sarum Manor after working for an organisation for eight years. He is passionate about care and supporting people to maximise their full potential. Michael is committed to developing services and helping people to feel fulfilled, developing a sense of belonging and pride in their home.

Amanda Harrison

Front of House Manager

Mandy is part of our brilliant Front of House team and has worked in Customer focused roles for most of her life, ranging from wine waitress on a cruise ship to  Restaurant Supervisor and dealing with complaints in a call centre. She is always happy to help anyone and very approachable. “It is wonderful to be working in such an amazing new home and to help bring comfort and joy to our residents’ lives.”

Tanya Doyle

Deputy Manager

Tanya brings many years of are experience to the Deputy Manager role. Tanyas career has always been care focused, working not only in care homes but as well as in the community and the NHS. She began working for us as a Senior Care Assistant and after swiftly proving her great knowledge, she was promoted to Deputy Manager. “I really like working for OSM because it allows me the flexibility to plan ahead with the 3 days on, 3 days off schedule, and because I get to work with such a great team, I feel inspired to advance my knowledge and skills.”

Luke Elmore

Head of Dining

Jonathan Cooper

Head Of Maintenance

While working in related professions, such as being a warden in holiday parks, Jon has spent most of his career in the security industry. Jon took great pride in leading a local scout group that he loved and his time spent managing the local New Forest Folk Festival with his family was another passion of his. After joining Old Sarum Manor in 2023, Jon has become an important member of the team and is extremely hardworking. When he is not working in maintenance, Jon pursues his main love, fishing.

Emily Luckhurst

Senior Lifestyle Assistant