Meet The Team

Generous staffing levels and commitment to training means there is time and skills to provide excellent person-centred care.

Our staff build positive, meaningful relationships with residents and we aim to provide all older people with security, continuity, belonging, purpose, and fulfilment.

Our team is led by:

Jen McAughtrie - General Manager
Peter John - Operations Lead
Lara Verlegh - Clinical Lead

In addition, we have a team of highly qualified Registered nurses and care staff to support residents and their families in all areas.

We are also very lucky to have an International Volunteers who come from all over the world for a period of 6-12 months to support our residents and experience life in a Camphill community.

Additionally, we have Volunteer Befrienders, generally from the local area who love to come and spend time at Simeon. Our befrienders provide companionship, support, and assist residents to join in activities.

All employees have full PVG checks and registered with Scottish Social Service Council.

Jen McAughtrie - General Manager

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Lara Verlegh - Clinical Lead

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Melissa Steven - Finance Controller

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Peter John - Operations Lead

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Jillian Birnie - Home Administrator

Jillian is our Home Administrator. She joined Simeon in July 2023 and enjoys supporting residents, their families, and staff.

Jillian worked in a Care Home prior to joining Simeon, and has a broad administrative background, mainly in the Oil & Gas sector carrying out roles in HR, logistics, planning, and training.

In her free time, she spends time with her two children, and two dogs, enjoying long walks around Aberdeenshire.

Carol Dyer – Finance Assistant

Carol recently joined us in March 2024 and will assistant with Finance on a part-time basis.

Carol has a wealth of finance experience and worked mainly within the Oil & Gas Industry.

Carol recently moved to Peterculter and enjoys spending her free time with her grandchildren and two cats!