Meet The Team


		
	
			
						
					
						
														
								Michael Parmenter & Deborah Parmenter-King
							
						
					
				
							
					
						
														
								Stephanie Philbrick
							
						
					
				
							
					
						
														
								Tina Brown
							
						
					
				
							
					
						
														
								Katy Warne
							
						
					
				
							
					
						
														
								Suzanne
							
						
					
				
					
		
			
			
				
					
	
		
			
							
			
				
					
Michael Parmenter & Deborah Parmenter-King
Aveley Lodge Care Home, previously known as Aveley Lodge Retirement Home, was officially opened on 25^th July 1989 by Robin Parmenter, the father of the current owners Michael and Deborah. Having grown up immersed in the family business, Michael and Deborah took over full ownership in 2006 when Robin retired, and they have transformed Aveley Lodge into the care home you see today. They are both very passionate about care, passionate about Aveley Lodge, and passionate about individuals receiving the care, dignity and respect they deserve. They both strongly believe that all those in care should and must be treated fairly and compassionately and that the care offered is governed by our Home’s key principles as well as effective communication, total professionalism, and absolute attention to detail. Keeping Aveley Lodge a small and informal family run care home has always been central to their ethos. They enjoy the opportunity of giving those in their twilight years a chance to spend their final days in a safe, pleasurable and relaxing environment that they have created here at Aveley Lodge.
Deborah can be contacted on 01206 729304 opt 5 or finance@parmentercare.co.uk and Michael can be contacted on michael@parmentercare.co.uk
				
			
		
	


	
		
			
							
			
				
					
Stephanie Philbrick
Stephanie has worked in the Social Care industry for many years having started her career at the age of 15, working in various roles across Essex. Eventually, after working her way up through the ranks, she worked for Essex County Council’s Social Services, as an Area Manager where she stayed for 16 years. After taking redundancy, Stephanie initially joined Aveley Lodge as our Team Leader bringing with her, her wealth of knowledge and experience. She was promoted to the position of Registered Manager in Winter 2022.
Stephanie can be contacted on 01206 729304 opt 3 or registeredmanager@parmentercare.co.uk
				
			
		
	


	
		
			
							
			
				
					
Tina Brown
After leaving school, Tina worked in London at the Co-op Bullion centre. After 18 years, she moved on to work in the Finance, Payroll and HR departments with a franchise of the Bodyshop and was responsible for 18 of their stores. After 22 years however, Tina was made redundant when the franchise was sold off. Tina moved to the Colchester area in 2018 and started working at Aveley Lodge in May 2018 as a carer assistant. In 2020, Tina achieved her Level Three in Health and Social Care and was promoted to a senior role. In July 2023 Tina became the Senior Lead before being appointed Assistant Manager in July 2024. Tina is also one of our Oral Hygiene Champions for the Home.
Tina can be contacted on 01206 729304 opt 4 or assistantmanager@parmentercare.co.uk
				
			
		
	


	
		
			
							
			
				
					
Katy Warne
Katy began her career in care in 2016 when she joined Aveley Lodge as a care assistant. Having had no previous care experience, Katy very quickly took to her job role and showed potential to go far. By 2018, Katy was promoted to Senior Care Assistant and by early 2020, she took on the role of Assistant Team Manager before being promoted in Autumn 2020 to HR Manager. Katy is currently responsible for all matters relating to our staff’s wellbeing, recruitment and training.
Katy can be contacted on 01206 729304 opt 2 or hrmanager@parmentercare.co.uk
				
			
		
	


	
		
			
							
			
				
					
Suzanne
Suzanne graduated from University in 2004 with a 2:1 (upper second) degree in Law. She went on to work for several years at a local law firm as a Paralegal where she specialised in Mental Health Law, providing her with a good insight and understanding into working with those with mental health issues across the East Anglian region including those with dementia. She joined Aveley Lodge in January 2010 for a complete career change and to work alongside and support her husband and business owner Michael Parmenter, as our HR Manager. Suzanne completed her Level 5 in Business and Administration in 2012 and then took on the role as our Administrator & PR Manager in 2016. She is also one of our Oral Hygiene Champions for the Home and our Homes Environmental / Green Lead.
Suzanne can be contacted on suzanne@parmentercare.co.uk