The team at Eastbank and in the wider community
Russell James
For over 35 years Russell James has looked after and supported children and adults with learning disabilities, mental health illness and complex needs. This experience has allowed him to develop Eastbank Residential and Supported Living into one of the country’s leading organisations in Health and Social Care, which was recognised in a recent Parliamentary Review. Starting as a support worker, Russell quickly developed the skills to work in many challenging environments from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care. Purchasing Eastbank Care Home in 2007 he worked alongside his wife Kate James to build an organisationa which worked for the individuals who needed their support in their residential home and in the community.
Katherine Talbot - Residential Home Manager
Katherine has ben the registered manager at Eastbank for five years. She graduated with a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, BA in Applied Health and Social Sciences, CMI Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. She has had 25 years experience in Health and Social Care, including Learning Disabilities, Acute Elderly, Palliative Care, Dementia Care and Mental Health. She is working towards gaining qualifications and experience to progress to a Senior Manager. She is a highly motivated, ambitious and honest individual who thrives on supporting people to improve their lives. Katherine enjoys dog walking, going to the gym, swimming, holidays and seeing family.
Rachel Powell - Deputy Manager
I have been working in health and social care for 14 years in a range of settings. Working with adults with learning disabilities, elderly care, stroke and cancer units, I have been working at Eastbank for two years.
I have recently completed my level 5 foundation degree in health and social care through Worcester University. I have great passion for making positive change to those I support. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Ceri Hill - Deputy Manager
I have just begun my journey in Health and Social Care, starting to progress. I have recently completed L5 in FDHS at the University of Worcester. I am interested in areas of Health and Social Care which will lead me to further training and studies. I thoroughly enjoy my job and the individual people I support and who I work with.
I started at Eastbank part time in 2019 as I was still working in hospitality. When the Covid 19 Pandemic started to arrive, I came over to Eastbank full time and knew then that it was the job for me in Health and Social Care. I enjoy the challenge of working with individuals with complex needs and developing my skills as part of the Management Team.
