A CARE facility on Loushers Lane has appointed an experienced hand as its new boss.
With over 23 years of experience in social care, Barry Devine has been appointed general manager of the state-of-the-art care village.
The facility is run by not-for-profit operator Belong.
Barry is a former inspector for the Care Quality Commission and was responsible for assessing providers’ compliance with standards.
As well as using his background and CQC operational experience to inform policymaking and help design and deliver training for inspection managers on its implementation.
He also brings over 15 years of experience in roles supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live independent and fulfilled lives.
Barry said: "I love being around people and working within teams, and I’m really looking forward to working alongside the great team at Belong Warrington.
"My passion is learning alongside people, using the skills and knowledge I have gained to help ensure our teams are as effective in ensuring people have positive outcomes that are meaningful to them.
"This includes ensuring that teams are made up of motivated people with the passion, skills and resources to provide the best possible care and support.
“I have had the privilege of supporting and being taught by many amazing people. From working with them, I’ve learned that true person-centred practice comes from the recognition that all people are unique and valuable.
"Not only the people we are supporting, but colleagues too – I believe a person’s needs are best met by people whose own needs are met.
"These will be the principles that guide everything I do at Belong Warrington.”
Belong’s chief executive, Martin Rix, added: “We were very impressed by Barry’s CV and his passion for care, as well as his participatory approach to leading and inspiring others.
"He also has extensive knowledge of regulation and standards, and this, combined with his personal qualities, will help to ensure that care at Belong Warrington is always of a very high quality.
"He is a great fit for our Belong team and we are extremely pleased to have him on board."
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