Not-for-profit care home organisation HICA Group, which cares for more than 1,800 people, has appointed new managers at homes across Yorkshire.

Specialist dementia home Albermarle in Hull, has appointed Jessica Costa as manager following four years as deputy manager. Kerry Moss, who worked for the organisation for 17 years, is now the manager of Elm Tree Court, also a Hull-based home that provides specialist dementia care. In Withernsea, Ruth Mountain is the new manager of residential and dementia care home Tamarix Lodge after starting as a carer in the home 21 years ago.

In Doncaster, HICA at Home, which provides home care services across Yorkshire, has appointed Nikki Lea as manager, who has progressed from the deputy managerial role. Further afield, The Wolds Care Centre, in Louth, welcomes a new manager with Michaela McGlynn joining with many years of experience in residential adult care.

Costa commented: “I’m excited to become manager of Albermarle after being with HICA and the home for nearly a decade. The pressures facing adult social care are greater than ever and we’re still working with the long-term impact of Covid and adjusting to the changes Brexit brings to our workforce as well.

“Adult care might be one of the toughest sectors to work in but, without a doubt, it’s one of the most rewarding jobs you can have. I love being able to help our residents and their families in the way that we do and I feel hugely supported at HICA who are very invested in the team and proactive in employee development. I can’t wait to settle into my role – it’s an exciting time in the organisation’s journey.

Terry Peel, chief executive at HICA Group, said: “Continuing to expand the care specialisms we offer across the region so it’s vital that we have in place the right people who can lead from the front. It’s incredibly rewarding to promote from within and I’m delighted that four of our new managers have been at HICA for some time, rising through the ranks.

“Development and training are a key part of the HICA ethos and it’s wonderful to see that some of our new managers started with us as carers and are now at managerial level. We’re very focused on nurturing our employees and providing the right environment for them to continually learn and grow both personally and professionally. We offer extensive training to every team member including a comprehensive induction when joining to regular refresher courses and bespoke learning initiatives to support positive change.