In the quiet town of Shrewsbury, tucked among leafy streets and well-tended gardens, you’ll find Briarfields Care Home a place that feels more like a home than a facility. And at the centre of it all is Sarah Evans, the home manager whose steady hand and kind heart have helped shape Briarfields into the welcoming place it is today.
Sarah has worked in health and social care for over 23 years. She started out as a care assistant, and over time, moved into leadership not out of ambition, but because she genuinely cares about getting things right for the people she supports.
“I’ve always been drawn to looking after people,” Sarah says. “Working with older adults isn’t something I fell into it’s what I’ve always wanted to do.”
Under her guidance, Briarfields has become a place where small things matter. Birthdays come with proper cake and a good laugh, music drifts through the halls on quiet afternoons, people are treated as individuals, not just residents.
Sarah takes a hands-on approach to her role, making time each day to chat with residents, share a laugh, and check in on how they’re doing. Her office door is always open - whether someone needs a quick word, a bit of reassurance, or just a friendly face.
For Sarah, being present and involved isn’t an added extra it’s simply how she believes care should be.
“I genuinely love my job,” Sarah says with a smile. “The home has such a warm, homely feel.
The care staff really do care they go above and beyond every day. And the residents? They’re all so different, each with their own unique personality. That’s what makes this place so special.”
