Care UK has appointed Susanne Stevens as home manager of its latest home, Oat Hill Mews in Market Harborough, which is opening in September and will provide residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 76 people.

Beginning her career as a care assistant in a nursing home, Stevens completed her degree in adult nursing and become qualified as a registered general nurse. She worked for the NHS in gastroenterology before returning to a care home environment as a nurse and working her way up to deputy manager. Stevens moved into home management within a few years with another care provider.

Stevens said: “Having the opportunity to help launch a brand-new care home, and create a welcoming, homely environment for the residents, their families and our team, is something I’m really looking forward to. I’m thrilled to be starting my new journey with Care UK and I am very excited about developing and supporting the new care team and ensuring residents are supported to live a happy and fulfilling lives.”

Care UK has also appointed Mark Evans as customer relations manager at Oat Hill Mews and he is already forging links with the local community, putting together public events. Evans has entrepreneurial experience having worked in the financial and insurance sectors, as well as owning his own business.

Evans commented: “I am so pleased to have a role with real purpose and meaning. I am very proud of our fantastic new home’s facilities; we’ve got a great team and with the recent charity donation to Voluntary Action South Leicestershire and our Let’s Talk About Dementia event for local people, we are already starting to build a real community here at Oat Hill Mews. I can’t wait for to open our doors, and really give people a feel for what life will be like in our home.”