Meet our care team
At The Old Vicarage, our team is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centred care in Otterton, East Devon, delivered by a dedicated group of experienced and friendly professionals.
Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a familiar and reassuring environment for residents. We take the time to get to know each individual, ensuring care is tailored, respectful, and delivered with genuine warmth.
Families from Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, and Sidmouth often tell us it’s our people that make the biggest difference.
A caring and experienced team you can trust
Our team is carefully chosen not only for their experience but for their kindness, patience, and commitment to supporting older people.
- 24-hour care and support
- Ongoing training in residential and dementia care
- A consistent team residents can get to know and trust
- A warm, respectful approach to every individual
We believe that great care starts with great people.
Meet some of our team
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Vanessa Powling
Home Manager
Vanessa leads The Old Vicarage with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and supportive environment. With extensive experience in residential care, she is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, valued, and truly at home. She works closely with residents, families, and the care team to maintain the highest standards, providing reassurance and confidence to those choosing a care home in Otterton, East Devon. -
Samantha Adkins
Director of Care
Samantha provides overall leadership and guidance across the care services at The Old Vicarage, ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are consistently maintained. With extensive experience in elderly care, she is committed to supporting both residents and the care team in delivering compassionate, high-quality support. She works closely with the Home Manager and staff to promote best practices, offering reassurance to families seeking a trusted care home in Otterton, East Devon. -
Zoe Dolan
Lead Care Coordinator
Zoe oversees the planning and coordination of care within the home, ensuring each resident receives truly person-centred support tailored to their individual needs and preferences. She works closely with the care team and families to maintain consistency, reassurance, and high standards of care. With a calm and compassionate approach, Zoe is experienced in supporting residents with mild to moderate dementia, helping to create a structured and supportive daily routine. -
Swathy Ravindran
Care Coordinator
Swathy works closely with residents and the care team to ensure daily routines run smoothly and individual needs are consistently met. She takes the time to understand each resident’s preferences, helping to deliver person-centred care that supports comfort, dignity, and independence. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, Swathy builds strong relationships with both residents and families and is experienced in supporting those with mild to moderate dementia. -
Julie Elizabeth Ekpe
Senior Care Assistant
Julie plays a key role in supporting residents with their daily care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and independence are always maintained. With her calm and compassionate approach, she builds strong relationships with residents and provides reassurance to families. Julie also helps guide the care team, ensuring high standards are consistently delivered across the home. -
Manu Joly Vadakkenchery
Care Home Assistant & Champion
Manu provides compassionate, hands-on support to residents, helping with daily routines while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. As a valued member of the care team, he is known for his positive attitude and ability to build strong, trusting relationships with residents. In his role as a champion, Manu also helps promote best practices in care, ensuring residents receive consistent and attentive support. -
Susan Potter
Catering Manager
Sue leads the kitchen at The Old Vicarage, preparing fresh, home-cooked meals tailored to each resident’s preferences and dietary needs. She understands how important mealtimes are to daily life and takes pride in creating dishes that are both nutritious and enjoyable. Sue regularly speaks with residents to learn their favourite meals, helping to bring comfort, familiarity, and enjoyment to every dining experience. -
Kathryn Light
Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator
Kathryn creates a varied and engaging activities programme that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing. From group sessions to one-to-one time, she ensures every resident has opportunities to stay active, involved, and socially connected. She is passionate about creating meaningful moments each day, helping residents feel a sense of purpose, enjoyment, and companionship. -
Michaela Johnson
Senior Housekeeping / Maintenance
Michaela plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the home. Her attention to detail helps ensure The Old Vicarage always feels welcoming and well cared for. She is a friendly and familiar presence to residents, contributing to the warm and homely atmosphere that families value. -
Jidhu Gopinath
Care Home Administrator
Jidhu is often the first point of contact for families, providing a warm welcome and helpful guidance throughout their journey with The Old Vicarage. He supports the smooth day-to-day running of the home, ensuring communication between families and the care team is clear and reassuring. Jidhu takes pride in making every enquiry feel personal and supported from the very beginning. -
Sue Hardwick
Home Coordinator
Sue plays a central role in the day-to-day organisation of The Old Vicarage, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly for both residents and staff. She supports communication across the home, creating a calm and well-coordinated environment where residents feel comfortable and cared for. With her friendly and approachable nature, Sue is a familiar point of contact for residents and families, helping to ensure a positive and reassuring experience for everyone.
A team that feels like family
We believe that a care home should feel like an extension of family life.
- Builds genuine relationships with residents
- Works closely with families
- Provides reassurance and continuity of care
- Creates a warm, friendly atmosphere every day
This is why so many families looking for a residential care home in East Devon choose The Old Vicarage.
Visit and meet our team
Choosing a care home is a personal decision, and meeting the team can make all the difference.
We warmly welcome families from Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, and surrounding areas to visit, meet our staff, and experience the atmosphere of our home.
Visit our home and see how our team supports residents with care, dignity, and compassion.