Care home operator New Care has appointed Charlotte Sherrocks as home manager at its recently opened Grappenhall Manor care centre in Grappenhall, Warrington, managing a team of 80 nurses and carers.

Grappenhall Manor is a 70-bed purpose-built care centre offering residential, dementia, 24-hour nursing and respite care services. It features fully furnished bedrooms, each with a en suite wet room, plus communal lounges and dining rooms, a nail bar, hairdresser, landscaped gardens and outdoor terraces.

Sherrocks has worked in healthcare for more than 30 years and has been qualified as a nurse for 27 years. Her qualifications include a degree in health and social care practice and a diploma in health studies both from Edge Hill University in Liverpool.

Since leaving the NHS, she has worked in the corporate sector most recently in senior general management and regional support roles for other care groups.

Sherrocks said: “I aim to work with the wonderful team here at Grappenhall Manor to achieve full occupancy and deliver optimum care for our fast-growing family of residents along with peace of mind for their families. Together, we will strive for full compliance with CQC and an Outstanding rating. I want everyone to feel empowered to provide the very best care for each of our individual residents so that Grappenhall Manor becomes a much loved home-from-home.”

New Care’s chief operating officer Cath Fairhurst added: “Having worked with Charlotte previously, I’m delighted that she has chosen to join us and am confident that Grappenhall Manor will flourish under her direction and with her warm and friendly management style.”