Michaela O’Brien and Octavia Ndlovu have been appointed as home manager and deputy home manager at New Care’s Ashlands Manor in Sale, Greater Manchester, a 57-bed care facility offering residential, dementia and 24-hour nursing care services.

O’Brien has a diploma in health and social care and has worked in the health sector for more than 25 years.

Ndlovu has worked in healthcare for 23 years in a variety of roles and has a diploma in general nursing and a postgraduate diploma in general management.

O’Brien said: “I have worked as a home manager for the last 12 years but was keen to join New Care as I really related to its ethos, vision and values. Ashlands Manor is a wonderful care facility with a vibrant community. I am pleased with our recent Good rating from the CQC and hope to only improve on this and maintain the excellent care provided.”

Ndlovu added: “Ashlands Manor is a luxury care home providing a different dimension of care, which is superb and exactly the kind of care everyone should receive. It’s great to part of such a talented team.”

Dawn Collett, commissioning director at New Care, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Michaela and Octavia to Ashlands Manor and are delighted they have formed a strong management team at the home, from which both the residents and staff members will benefit.  Both ladies have extensive experience in the sector, and I am confident they will excel in their new roles.” New Care is part of the McGoff Group.