Adult disability living provider Milewood has appointed Kim Douglas as the manager at Beckdale House, in Sale, Manchester, which supports up to nine individuals.

Douglas has more than 13 years’ experience in the care sector, most recently from a brain rehabilitation unit. She began her career in residential care at age 18, balancing her early work with studying criminology at university. Douglas has since achieved a Level 5 NVQ in social care and management, steadily rising through the ranks to take on managerial responsibilities.

Douglas said: “Joining Beckdale House has been a fantastic experience. I love that it’s a smaller service where I can provide more personal care and get to know each resident individually. There’s a warmth and closeness here that’s very special and I’m grateful to work alongside such a dedicated team.”

Martyn Heginbotham, chief executive of Milewood, commented: “[Douglas’s]  dedication to personalised care and her wealth of experience align perfectly with our mission to provide residents with the highest standard of support in an inclusive community setting.”

Milewood operates more than 45 homes throughout the UK. Many are traditional buildings and they are all located in suburban areas, close to community services.