The team at Oyster Care Homes are a dedicated and compassionate group of professionals who are the heart and soul of our homes.

Tim Buckley

Chief Executive Officer

Previously trained and operated in international tourism, Tim joined health and social care in 2009 with a passion, understanding and commitment to make each day special. Since then, Tim’s career has spanned personal care (including night shifts) to Chief Operating Officer across 28 residential, dementia and nursing care homes. Teamwork and leadership, underpinned with wholesome values creates a culture of excellence for resident, families, friends, team members and the wider community alike.

It is with this experience and passion, that Oyster Care Homes is devoted to making a real difference. Our wonderful eco-friendly luxurious homes support our residents life style and well-being. Our skilled team share our principles of trust, dignity, care, compassion and respect.

When Tim’s not spending time with our residents, families and team, you can find him with his family. Based in Hampshire, Tim is passionate about anything on or in the water, often sailing his boat or seeking adventure travelling, skiing and generally loving life.

Em Dean

Chief Operating Officer

Em is a dedicated nursing professional who embarked on her care journey in 1997, always delivering compassionate quality care in various management and senior management roles across the healthcare sector. Em’s true passion lies in championing quality care within safe, nurturing environments, where residents can truly thrive and live fulfilled lives. Her commitment to ensuring the well-being of those under her care is unwavering. As Chief Operating Officer of Oyster Care Homes, Em’s wealth of experience has equipped her with the knowledge and insight to drive positive change, exemplifying this with her unique caring and enthusiastic approach, setting excellent standards for residents, families and the wider team. In her spare time Em loves to spend time with her family, walking her dogs and enjoys cooking. Em has also worked as a community first responder and is a volunteer responder for the NHS.

Carol Britton

Regional Director - South West

Carol brings a wealth of experience to the Senior Leadership Team at Oyster Care Homes having been a General Manager of nursing, residential and dementia care homes for decades along with 8 years experience as a Regional Director, with a degree in leadership and management, she is well qualified for the role.  Carol has always been in roles supporting older people and has led large teams during this time, she has been fully involved in training and guiding teams ensuring the requirements of CQC are met.  With the opening of three homes already behind her she is well set to support the successful operating of our homes in Oyster Care.  Carol has a strong sense of customer service and satisfaction and looks forward to working with residents and their families at each of our homes.

Harry Garston

Regional Director - South East

Harry is an experienced professional in the care sector, with a dynamic background that blends discipline, leadership, and a deep commitment to improving lives. After serving four years in the army, Harry returned to the UK and embarked on a new career in care. He initially took on a role in sales, where his strong communication and strategic thinking quickly set him apart. Driven by his passion for making a difference, Harry soon progressed into management and commissioning, taking on responsibilities that shaped the care services he was part of. His military background instilled in him a keen sense of organisation, resilience, and team leadership, all of which have been invaluable in his care sector roles.

Harry is a family man, married with three young boys, who keep him busy and grounded. Outside of his professional life, he is an enthusiastic supporter of Millwall Football Club, and he can often be found at The Den, passionately cheering on his team. Balancing his love for football with his commitment to family and career, Harry brings energy, focus, and dedication to everything he does, always striving to deliver the best outcomes for those in his care.

Katy Hague

Chief of Staff

Our Chief of Staff, Katy, is delighted to have joined the Oyster Care Homes team and brings with her a strong background in HR, training and operations. Katy’s passion for people is the driving force behind everything she does, whether that be supporting our team members on their Oyster journey, or spending time in our homes to ensure that our residents receive top quality care. With a focus on health and well-being, Katy is an advocate for living life to the fullest and believes in creating a safe, nurturing and approachable environment for team members, residents and their families.

Jag Bahra

Regional Trainer

Jag brings extensive experience and a track record of Impactful Training, Nurturing Talent, and ensuring Quality Assurance. Jag has Designed, Developed, and Implemented comprehensive training programs.

Jag’s journey in the care sector started as a Carer for Children with Additional Needs in 1999. He has since thrived in various capacities throughout the Care Sector including Senior Carer, Register Manager, Residential Consultant and Training Lead. Jag has ensured that he has kept his leaning current by completing the NVQ Level 5 in Operational Management and a Level 3 Education and Training Award. Jag possesses a skill set ranging from Mentoring and Coaching to Team Building.

Jag is passionate about empowering individuals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Jag uses his expertise in training needs analysis and curriculum development to deliver tailored solutions. Fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, Jag brings cultural sensitivity and empathy to interactions, enabling him to tactfully manage complex relationships and deliver compassionate care.

Beyond these professional endeavours, Jag leads a balanced life, indulging in sports, cultural events, and culinary pursuits. Jag has a commitment to personal growth and development and stays abreast of industry trends and best practices.

Dan Bright

Quality Manager

Dan is an experienced and highly dedicated carer who has worked in the health and social care sector in some capacity since the age of 18. He has significant experience caring for those living with dementia and those with complex physical, social and emotional needs. Very much a hands-on carer Dan believes in championing holistic and high-quality care in all that he does. Dan has recently progressed to the position of Quality Manager and he is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care throughout our homes. This is achieved through close monitoring of our care systems to ensure that we exceed all expectations and continue to meet the exacting standards required to provide an outstanding level of care.

Becky Crichton

Digital Media and Marketing Executive

Becky brings over a decade of experience in the marketing industry, Combining a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to our team. She is passionate about sharing stories that highlight the exceptional care and innovative practices at our homes.

When she is not developing marketing campaigns or brainstorming with the team, you can find her enjoying time with family and friends, watching any kind of sport, or just being outside.

Cassia Jordan

Regional Recruiter - South East

Cassia brings a range of experience from within the NHS as an HCA band 3 delivering care to patients rehabilitating from strokes. She also brings over 2 years recruitment experience in aviation providing full service recruitment from initial screening to appointment and ensuring an exceptional customer service to all candidates. Cassia’s account management skills have been honed across a variety of roles in fast paced, challenging sectors. Cassia has a caring nature and is enthusiastic about giving people the best opportunities within the care sector.

Anna Pickard

Regional Recruiter - South West

I have worked in the care industry for about 15 years and have had various roles including Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant and Business Administrator. I have experience in all areas of administration, recruitment and training. I have helped commission a home which was a real first for me and I enjoyed every part of it. My passion has always been with recruitment which is why I have taken this great opportunity with Oyster Care Homes.