Meet the Team

We are a team of compassionate and committed individuals that are all dedicated to delivering high-quality and resident-focused care. Boclair Care Home believes in building strong relationships with our residents and their families. We work hard as a team to make sure that our staff, service users and their relatives feel valued and fulfilled.

  • Karlynn Wheelan

    Home Manager
    Staff at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden
    Karlynn WheelanHome Manager

    Karlynn is thrilled to be joining the team this year at Boclair from Kingsacre Care Home where she has been since April 2021. Karlynn has been a nurse in the Health and Social Care sector since 2010 and has a great passion for caring for the elderly and takes great pride in providing a warm and welcoming environment for the residents and their relatives.

  • Laura Hargan

    Deputy Manager
    Staff at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden
    Laura HarganDeputy Manager

    Laura is a well-experienced nurse, having worked in the role since 2008, and prior to that working in the care of the elderly. Laura excels in providing palliative care and completing anticipatory care planning and believes that working with the elderly is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Laura has now been promoted to Deputy Manager.

    Laura was even on ‘This Morning’ with Holly and Phil and went live to the nation during lockdown as the face of the new front line.

  • Irene Gallagher

    Administrator
    Irene Gallagher, Administrator at Boclair
    Irene GallagherAdministrator

    Irene brings a wealth of experience to her role having worked in care homes for 17 years in administration roles. Irene will often be your first point of contact and is excited to be part of the team welcoming residents and their families to Boclair.

  • Maureen McCourt

    Head Chef
    Maureen McCourt
    Maureen McCourtHead Chef

    I have been a chef for over 20 years starting out in restaurants and have worked in care homes for over 15 years. I love what I do and wouldn’t change it for the world. One of my favourite things is creating nutritional menus for our residents and also the sweet treats. Their nutritional health is very important to me and I do my upmost best to make sure I am giving the residents the best I can offer

  • John Barrett

    Senior Care Assistant
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    John BarrettSenior Care Assistant

    John is a Senior Carer at Boclair and is our Introduction Ambassador. He has a wealth of experience and is much much-loved team member. John is known for being hard-working and was awarded the ‘Trusted Award’ from ‘The Values of The Month’.

  • Scott Grier

    Social Co-Ordinator
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    Scott GrierSocial Co-Ordinator

    Scott used to be an Architect and on retiring decided to try something new. He has a wealth of experience in care homes and has started at Boclair with a flair and has good humour and great ideas.

  • Scott Coney

    Cook
    Scott, Cook at Boclair
    Scott ConeyCook

    Scott is hardworking and trustworthy and always strives to be better. Scott is very willing to learn. Scott has worked in kitchens for the last 12 years. Scott enjoys catering to residents, and learning what the residents like and dislike as this makes the food feel more personal.

  • Neil McPherson

    Kitchen Porter
    Staff at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden
    Neil McPhersonKitchen Porter

    I am a Kitchen Porter and my job is to keep the kitchen tidy and clean, wash up and help the chefs with food prep. My interests are cycling, retro-computing, art and environmentalism.

  • Staff at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden

    Sandra Durie

    Kitchen Porter
  • Gary

    Catering Assistant
    Staff at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden
    GaryCatering Assistant

    Gary is a catering assistant at Boclair Care Home. Gary enjoys his job as the people are all so friendly and the staff he works with are an amazing team he couldn’t have asked for a better bunch.

  • Karen Mckay

    Receptionist
    Karen McKay
    Karen MckayReceptionist

    Karen loves working as a Receptionist as she thoroughly enjoys meeting people. She has a vast experience in this role and will bring many skills with her. Karen is known to give 100% and goes above and beyond for anyone.

  • Anne Purdie

    Receptionist
    Anne Purdie
    Anne PurdieReceptionist

    Anne is one of our Receptionists and loves meeting people and having a chat. Anne has many years of experience in customer services and is known for her organisational skills, so she will keep us all on the right track.