Milewood, which provides living services for adults with disabilities, has appointed Danielle Thurman as registered manager for Oakwood House, Cedar Lodge and Beechwood House, three residential care properties in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

Thurman’s responsibilities include governance and safeguarding in line with Care Quality Commission standards, ensuring compliance, and managing staff and individual performance.

Thurman has more than 20 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, beginning her career as a care assistant and has worked within specialist care settings in the East Midlands for 18 years. Most recently, she undertook consultancy work in turnaround management, reinforcing her foundation in governance and operational oversight. Thurman holds an NVQ Level 5 in higher leadership management for adult social care and children services.

Thurman said: “My ethos within my work is to ensure my residents have the best of the best, a high-quality lifestyle that promotes their independence and is enriched by their hopes, dreams and goals.

“Milewood’s core principles are what I would want to receive if I was receiving support or if my family was. I am excited about the journey Milewood is on with the new and exciting changes happening.”

Martyn Heginbotham, chief executive of Milewood, commented: “[Thurman’s] extensive experience, dedication and approach to providing compassionate, high-standard care align perfectly with Milewood’s vision for our residents’ wellbeing and independence.”

Milewood operates more than 45 homes throughout England.