Care home group Westgate Healthcare has appointed Emma Norris as head of people.

Norris has 16 years’ HR experience in the care sector and a CIPD Level 7 master’s qualification. She first joined Westgate Healthcare as an HR administrator at St Pauls Care Centre, progressing to a group-wide role at head office as HR support. Following a house move, she transitioned to Hampden Hall Care Centre where she became HR office manager. In 2018, Norris moved to B&M Care as head of HR and has now returned to Westgate.

Norris said: “I was thrilled to be offered the chance to return to Westgate, the company that gave me my start in HR. It truly feels like coming home.

“Knowing Westgate’s ethos and what the company stands for, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. Its commitment to excellence and to its people aligns perfectly with my own values. I’m excited to make a meaningful difference here and to give back to the organisation that played such a key role in shaping my career.”