The Registered Provider is Gunputh Associates Ltd. The Responsible Individual is Kevin Gunputh who can be contacted by post at Luxurycare Care, 26 Tower Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset. BH13 6HZ or via e-mail at kevin.gunputh@luxurycare.co.uk.

Kevin’s introduction to the health care sector came at the age of 16, when he took up his first part-time position working evenings and weekends at Birds Hill Nursing Home in Poole.  Years later, in October 2000, Kevin’s father purchased Seabourne Care Home in which he later became a partner. Kevin gained a wide variety of experience, starting as a care assistant then working closely with the manager to implement a new administrative system, review documentation and help bring the Care Home up to a good standard.

Kevin completed his Taxation and Revenue Law Degree in September 2000. In June 2003, he set up Gunputh Associates Ltd with his parents.  As Managing Director, he was instrumental in purchasing Aranlaw House Care Home, which was registered for 24 residents.  Planning permission was sought and the building was demolished and subsequently totally redeveloped.  It now provides high quality accommodation for 46 residents. Kevin takes a very active interest in all that is going on at Aranlaw House and you will often see him around the home

The Registered Manager at Aranlaw House is Mandy Kittlety. Mandy can be contacted at Aranlaw House, 26 Tower Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset. BH13 6HZ or via e-mail at mandy.kittlety@luxurycare.co.uk. Mandy is a qualified social worker and has worked in the health and social care field since 1979, working for the local council for 29 years.  Having started her career as a health care assistant in a residential care home she spent over 10 years providing care to older people either in their own homes or in a residential care home.

In 1990 when Mandy’s children were all of school age she furthered her career by moving into a social work assistant post; several promotions followed and by 2003 Mandy was promoted to a Team Manager post and managed a busy social work team.

In March 2008 Mandy made the decision to leave her post at Bournemouth Borough Council to work for Gunputh Associates Ltd. She was appointed Manager of Seabourne House Care Home, moving to Aranlaw House in November 2008 when the previous manager retired.

Mandy has undergone extensive training in a wide range of social care subjects and continues to ensure that both she and her staff team remain up to date with new developments and changes in legislation.  She is a very ‘hands on’ manager and she can often be found working alongside other members of her team as they care for and support residents. She believes passionately that the people who live in the home she manages should live happy, comfortable and fulfilled lives.  She wants them to maintain their optimum level of independence with support from the staff team at Aranlaw House.

Mandy has two Deputy Managers to help her, Debbie and Edwina. In addition, our management team is supported by a Assistant Deputy Manager, Mevin.

Debbie Loader first became interested in care when her grandfather became ill; she took on the role of being his main carer which she regarded as a pleasure. Debbie had spent a great deal of time as a child and teenager with her grandparents so she had many happy memories. Debbie says that caring for her grandfather when he needed her, although sad, enhanced her life in so many ways and that is when she decided a career in social care would change her life in so many ways, and this has proved to be the case.

Debbie started work as a health care assistant in a residential care home in Bournemouth; she then worked at St Ann’s Hospital for four years and gained many different skills that she still uses today in her daily life.  After working as a senior health care assistant in a residential care home and then as a deputy manager, Debbie took up a manager’s position in a small residential care home in Poole and in 2008, Debbie was employed at Aranlaw House as a Deputy Manager.

Debbie can often be found working alongside the care staff and laughing with the residents who live at Aranlaw. Debbie is a happy person and is always smiling and chatting with visitors to the home. Debbie is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all the residents so that they are happy and content. She deputises for Mandy if she is not around and can often be found in Mandy’s office keeping her seat warm for her return!

Mevin Sohorye is also a qualified chef and has worked for Gunputh Associates Ltd for nearly five years now. He has gained experienced in every type of job that is available in a care home setting so is a useful person to have around!  In doing this he has gained the knowledge, skills and experience that have led to his promotion to his current post of deputy manager. The list of tasks that Mevin has completed in his various roles is endless. (Don’t ask him about it or you might be listening to his stories all day long!)

Mevin is very proud to be a member of staff at Aranlaw House as he feels he has learnt so much here; he has particular skills in dealing with situations when residents are feeling upset about something.

Mevin is full of fun and always tries his very best to keep residents happy and smiling; when he is around laughter can always be heard!

Mevin likes going to the cinema, he enjoys clubbing and music as well as fashion.

Staff team

Aranlaw House employs over 40 members of staff and during your stay here you will get to meet many, if not all of them.

Our Care Team Managers support the manager and deputy managers and are responsible for running each shift.

Senior Health Care Assistants have special areas of responsibility and they also coordinate care staff, assist in all admissions of new residents, arrange for GP and community nurse visits when necessary and administer medication.

Health Care Assistants work a variety of shifts throughout the day and night to ensure that all our residents are well looked after.  The level of assistance they provide you with is determined by your care plan.  This could range from providing minimal assistance through to assistance with every aspect of your personal care.

Our Activities Coordinator, Neil Reid will organise a range of activities which you are welcome to join in with if you wish.  If you have any particular hobbies or interests that you would like to follow, please let us know and we will try to arrange this.

The Kitchen Team Our two chefs, Peter Brown and Shelly Loader, are supported by kitchen assistants to ensure they can provide you with a varied, wholesome and nutritious diet.  If there is anything more that you would like to see on the menu, please let us know.

Housekeeping Team headed by Linda Cooper, work hard to ensure that Aranlaw House is kept clean and tidy.  They will also be responsible for keeping your room clean during your stay.

Our Maintenance Team has responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the home.  This ranges from making sure all the lightbulbs work to carrying out minor building works.  If you decide that you would like the colour scheme in your bedroom altered, it will be the maintenance team that carry out the work for you.

The Admin Team, Josie Ross or Yvonne Royle at reception carry out lots of tasks, such as providing administrative support to the managers, greeting visitors and answering telephone calls. Stephen Dawson completes the team as Financial Controller and assists the Management with his years of industry experience.

As you can see, we employ a lot of staff but they are all working to ensure that our residents are well looked after.  You are our main priority and we want your stay with us to be a happy one.