Care home operator New Care, part of the Lovett Care Group, has promoted Sammy Jacklin to the position of senior wellbeing coordinator working across its two homes in Stockport: Cheadle Manor and Bramhall Manor.

Jacklin will be responsible for planning and managing a programme of activities to support and engage residents in both homes including all individuals across the residential, nursing and dementia communities. She will deliver daily events and activities, along with excursions and trips where appropriate, and also liaise with families to maintain wellbeing plans and uphold care compliance standards. Her role also includes mentoring other members of the team and building connections with the wider local communities in Cheadle and Bramhall.

Prior to her promotion, Jacklin was a carer and senior carer at Cheadle Manor before moving to a wellbeing role. Before joining New Care five years ago, she worked with end-of-life patients as a healthcare support worker supporting individuals and their families in their homes. Following this, she moved into working within the community to deliver care to individuals wishing to remain in their homes

Jacklin said: “My main aspirations in this new role are to enhance the overall wellbeing and quality of life for every person in both homes, and create a consistent, person-centred wellbeing approach that reflects each individual’s needs and interests while also encouraging family engagement and community involvement.

“Working with my team, I will streamline activity planning at both homes and ensure all activities are well coordinated and contribute meaningfully to everyone’s health and happiness.”

New Care’s deputy managing director Dawn Collett said: “Sammy is a fantastic asset to our team. She remains passionate about ensuring life doesn’t stop in older age and takes pride in creating opportunities for people to stay active, connected, and fulfilled whether that’s through the daily activities that she organises, getting the wider community involved or thoughtful one-to-one moments. She has really excelled at Cheadle Manor and we’re delighted to extend her role to include Bramhall Manor too.”