Homes Under the Hammer presenter opens new Leeds care home

Homes Under the Hammer stalwart Martin Roberts visited Wharfeside care home on Westgate Road in Otley with Town Mayor Councillor Linda Hoare.

Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people living in later life, will be welcoming new residents to the newly built home in November.

Located in Westgate, the state-of-the-art care home offers first class person-centred residential and dementia care and is purpose built to provide a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

It boasts 66 en-suite bedrooms and a wealth of on-site facilities including communal roof terraces, a coffee shop, bar area and hairdressing salon.

The TV presenter enjoyed a tour of the home after raising a glass to Wharfeside care home and cutting the ribbon to mark the care home’s official opening alongside Anchor’s managing director of care services, Rob Martin.

Mr Roberts said: “Many congratulations to everyone involved in opening Wharfeside care home. I think residents will truly feel at home here.

“It’s been great to speak with people from Anchor and the local community. It’s clear that residents will be welcomed into a vibrant community and welcoming space where they will receive thoughtful, individualised care.”

On the opening of Anchor’s newest care home, Rob Martin, Managing Director of Care Services, said: “We're delighted to open this new high-quality care home. Located in beautiful surroundings while still being close to Otley’s town centre, Wharfeside is a welcome addition to the care provision in the area and with nearly 60 years of experience in care and housing, all of us at Anchor look forward to welcoming new residents to this magnificent space.”

To commemorate the opening of the new home, Leeds North West MP Alex Sobel planted a tree in the home’s garden earlier this month with help from children from St Joseph’s Primary School on Manor Square and Anchor’s Executive Director of Development, Oliver Boundy.

Wharfeside care home will replace Anchor’s Teal Beck House care home on Teal Beck Approach and residents and colleagues will be moved to the new location.

Shelley Seghetti, Team Leader, has worked at Teal Beck House for over six years. Upon seeing the new home for the first time, she said: “I fell in love with the home the minute I stepped in the door. From the views, the beautiful rooms, the spacious communal areas, it’s amazing.

“I can’t wait for the residents and the rest of my colleagues to see it. I’m sure they will love it as much as I do. We’ve made lots of memories at Teal Beck House care home and I look forward to making many more in this wonderful space.”

Wharfeside is now recruiting for various positions, including care assistants and domestic and kitchen support, to join the established care team from Teal Beck House.

Every new colleague will receive comprehensive training and professional development opportunities and can expect all the support they need to make the most of their career. Anchor also offers a wealth of benefits designed to boost wellbeing and support colleagues.