Kirsty McCune

Kirsty joined Alderwood in 2025, though her connection to the home runs much deeper than her start date. Her grandmother has lived on the dementia unit for several years, and it was as a frequent family visitor that Kirsty first experienced what Alderwood truly offers. After visiting a number of care homes whilst helping her family find the right place, she was moved to tears on her first viewing of Alderwood, struck by the warmth, quality of care and the way the team made residents and families feel genuinely welcomed. She made a quiet promise to herself that day that she hoped to work there one day.

When the opportunity arose, Kirsty was delighted to join the team and has found it a privilege to work alongside Nikki, learning from her wealth of expertise in social care leadership, resident and family support, and end of life care, an area Kirsty holds particularly close to her heart.

Kirsty brings extensive experience well-suited to her role as Deputy Manager. With a background spanning senior ward leadership, Clinical Nurse Specialist roles in older people's, dementia, frailty and tissue viability care, and senior nursing positions in both acute and community settings, she is committed to continual learning and development. She holds additional qualifications to master's level, has a published article on dementia simulation training, and actively weaves education and staff development into her day-to-day practice at Alderwood.

Kirsty loves keeping active through running and the gym, and is a keen traveller and food lover, always on the lookout for her next adventure or new dish to try.