Salutem Care and Education has appointed Dawn Skippins as manager of Morley Road and Henderson & Harvard in Tiptree, Essex.

Skippins started her career in care 16 years ago when she was 19 and has progressed to a managerial role from her initial position as senior support worker.

Morley Road is a 24-hour residential home for adults which supports people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and physical health needs.

Henderson & Harvard provides 24-hour residential home for up to eight adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. It is made up of two accessible four-bedroom bungalows each with shared facilities. It has an enclosed garden and a sensory shed.

Skippins said: “Salutem has been incredible over the five years I’ve been working for them and I would never want to work anywhere else. The team is so knowledgeable, and sense of community is something I am really grateful for. It’s like one big family and I am excited to get started in my new role and continue to empower the individuals we support.”

Salutem Care and Education’s regional director Lucy Bithell commented: “I know [Skippins] will do an amazing job for the individuals we support and her teams. She is a testament to the incredible career opportunities in the social care sector here at Salutem.”