Digital Learning Platform Co-ordinator

What started as a personal mission has grown into one of the UK's most respected care providers. In 1992, Mike Parsons found himself struggling to find a care home that met his high standards for two of his relatives. Determined to create a better alternative, he purchased Moreton Hill, a 17th-century farm in the Cotswolds, and transformed it into a care facility that prioritized dignity, independence, and quality of life. This single home laid the foundation for what would become Barchester Healthcare.

Over the following decades, the company expanded significantly, growing from that solitary farmhouse to a network of over 200 care homes and hospitals across the United Kingdom. Today, Barchester employs more than 17,000 dedicated staff members who provide expert nursing, residential, and dementia care to over 13,000 residents. The organization has consistently pushed for innovation in the sector, launching initiatives like the 'Care Home of the Future' campaign to integrate advanced digital tools into daily care.

In October 2025, the company entered a new chapter when it was acquired by Welltower, a major real estate investment trust, in a deal valued at approximately £5.2 billion. Despite its massive growth and corporate evolution, Barchester remains rooted in its founding ethos: delivering premium, person-centered care that celebrates the lives of the individuals it serves.