http://www.willowtreelodgecarehome.co.uk/

Willow Tree Lodge, 74 Kiln Road, Fareham (2026)

18/03/2026

🌿 Weekend Chef Wanted – Care Home Position🌿

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Weekend Chef to join our team at a warm and welcoming care home.

🕗 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm (Weekends)
💷 Pay: Dependent on experience

🔄 Flexible Options: This role can be a job share, alternate weekends, or Saturday/Sunday only

👩‍🍳 About the Role:

* Preparing and cooking nutritious, home-style meals for our residents
* Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
* Working as part of a caring and supportive team

✅ What We’re Looking For:

* Experience is preferred but not essential– full training will be provided
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Someone who enjoys cooking and making a difference in people’s day

💚 This is a rewarding opportunity to bring comfort and joy through food to our residents.

📧 Interested?
Please send your CV to:
Hannah.dear@willowtreelodgecarehome.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

16/03/2026

We’re proud of our amazing team! 🌟

Following a recent mock inspection, designed to prepare us for our next official Care Quality Commission (CQC) visit, our home achieved an overall mock rating of “Outstanding.”

This internal review looked at the same key areas the CQC assesses – safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

While this is NOT an official CQC rating, we’re incredibly proud of the dedication and compassion our team shows every day to the people who live here.

Thank you to our wonderful staff, residents and families for being part of our community. 💙

06/03/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible team at Willow Tree Lodge Care Home on National Employee Appreciation Day 🎉

Every single day, our staff show compassion, dedication, patience, and kindness in the care they provide to our residents. The work you do goes far beyond a job — you create a warm, safe, and supportive home where people feel valued and cared for.

Thank you for the commitment you show, the smiles you bring, and the difference you make in the lives of our residents and their families. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you. 💚

Please join us in celebrating and thanking the amazing team at Willow Tree Lodge today!

05/03/2026

🌟 Care Assistant Vacancy – Join Our Dedicated Team🌟

We are currently looking for a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to join our care home team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a home that prides itself on delivering exceptionally high standards of care and creating a warm, supportive environment for our residents.

Position: Care Assistant
Hours: 12–36 hours per week (part-time or full-time available)
Working Pattern: 2 weekly rolling rotation for work/life balance. Includes alternate weekend working

💙 About the role:
You will be supporting our residents with daily living, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing while being part of a friendly and professional team that truly cares about making a difference every day.

✨ We are looking for someone who:
• Is kind, patient and compassionate
• Has a strong work ethic and team spirit
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality care
• Experience in care is preferred but not essential – the right attitude is most important

If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and want to be part of a home that values both its residents and staff, we would love to hear from you.

📩 To apply: Please email Hannah.dear@willowtreelodgecarehome.co.uk with your details.

Feel free to share this post to help us find the right person to join our team.

17/02/2026

🎊🐎 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐎🎊

This evening we are delighted to be celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Horse here at the home.

The Horse symbolises strength, energy and good fortune, and what a wonderful way to welcome the year together — with delicious food and even better company!

A very special thank you to Nan, one of our amazing carers, for preparing such beautiful and authentic Chinese dishes for us all to enjoy. Your kindness and talent made the evening extra special.

And thank you to Vicki for helping with the preparation — teamwork truly makes celebrations like this possible.

Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the flavours, the atmosphere and learning more about the traditions behind this special celebration. 🧧✨

Here’s to a year filled with happiness, health and good fortune for everyone! ❤️

17/02/2026

🎶✨ Musical Afternoon Magic ✨🎶

This afternoon we enjoyed a wonderful musical singalong David! 🎤🎵

Residents were treated to a lovely selection of songs, with plenty of toe-tapping, singing along, and smiling faces all around. Music truly does bring back special memories and creates such a warm, happy atmosphere in our home.

A big thank you to David for providing such fantastic entertainment — we’re already looking forward to the next one! 💛

17/02/2026

🥞 Shrove Tuesday Celebrations! 🥞

Today we marked Shrove Tuesday with a delicious change to our usual menu – and it certainly went down a treat!

Our residents enjoyed a tasty lunch of chicken and chips served in a basket, bringing a lovely feel to the lounges🍗🍟

To follow, everyone was treated to individually prepared pancakes with a wonderful choice of toppings. Residents could choose from:
🍋 Lemon
🍓 Strawberries
🍯 Honey
🍁 Maple syrup
🍫 Chocolate
🍬 Sugar
🍦 Cream

There were lots of smiles around the room as everyone tucked in and shared their favourite combinations. It was a lovely afternoon filled with good food, laughter and sweet treats!

A very special thank you to Vicki for preparing such a delicious treat for everyone – it was absolutely wonderful and very much appreciated. 💛

We hope everyone enjoyed our Shrove Tuesday celebrations as much as we did!

17/02/2026

On Saturday we celebrated Valentine’s Day with warmth, laughter and lovely memories ❤️

Valentine’s isn’t only about romance – it’s about all the special people who have touched our lives. We spent time remembering not only the loves we once had, but also the dear friends who have shared our journeys over the years.

Our residents wrote beautiful messages and memories to hang on our Memory Trees, filling the room with touching words and heartfelt reflections.

Of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet! We enjoyed delicious treats and had great fun decorating homemade biscuits – there were some very creative designs (and a few extra sprinkles enjoyed along the way!).

It was a day full of smiles, stories and friendship – reminding us all that love comes in many wonderful forms 💕

09/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Part-Time Care Assistant🌟
Do you have a caring nature and want to make a real difference? We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team for weekend shifts.

💙 What the role involves:
• Providing personal care and support
• Assisting with meals and daily activities
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Helping individuals live comfortably and independently

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Kind, patient, and dependable individuals
• Previous care experience preferred but not essential (training provided)
• Right to work in the UK
• A genuine passion for helping others

🎁 What we offer:
• Flexible weekend hours
• Supportive team environment
• Training and ongoing support
• Rewarding work that truly matters

📩 Interested?
Send an email to: hannah.dear@willowtreelodgecarehome.co.uk

04/02/2026

What a joyful morning we’ve had! 🎶👏

Our lounge was filled with music, smiles, and laughter as we sang our hearts out, tapped our feet, and even clapped along to the beat. Some wonderful voices, lots of rhythm, and plenty of happy moments shared together 💛

Music really does lift the spirit – and today it had us all smiling from ear to ear. We’re already looking forward to the next sing-along with Ian!🎵😊

03/02/2026

This morning at our 11am refresher, everyone enjoyed a lovely treat of delicious custard tarts 😋☕
Lots of smiles all round and plenty of happy faces!

A big thank you to Vicki for making our morning extra special 💛

30/01/2026

🌟Employee of the Month – Congratulations!🌟

We’re incredibly proud to announce our very first Employee of the Month! 👏
A huge congratulations to Liv for being recognised for their hard work, dedication, and for always going above and beyond for our residents, families, and team. 💙

We’d also like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to submit nominations. The response was amazing and truly shows how supportive and appreciative our team is of one another.

Recognising hard work and commitment is so important to us. It reminds us that the little (and big!) things make a huge difference, and that going the extra mile never goes unnoticed.

Well done, and thank you to our entire team for everything you do every day – you make our care home a special place. 🌼💫

Nominations are now open for February’s ‘Employee of the Month’, so please, get voting!!

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