LOCAL CARE HOME APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Staff at Barchester Healthcare’s Highfield care home, in Scarthingwell, Tadcaster have welcomed a new General Manager to head up the team.

Luke Owens will oversee the new 66 bed home and will be responsible for the homes team and dedicated care staff. Prior to starting in this position Luke started his career in the health sector straight from school as a bank care assistant at a Barchester home in Worksop where he completed his Health and Social care studies. Luke progressed his career in to more senior roles with different providers gaining invaluable knowledge and experience. In 2016, Luke secured his first General Manager position before becoming a Regional Director in 2021.

Highfield is one of over 200 care homes owned by Barchester Healthcare that offers high quality care to its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours.

The new General Manager, Luke said: “I am delighted to join the team here at Highfield and I am enjoying meeting and getting to know our residents. I’m looking forward to managing this home and continuing to provide high quality care.”

Dannie Tsoneva the Regional Operations Director for Highfield, said: “I am pleased to welcome this addition to the team here at Highfield We are committed to providing high quality care and I really think Luke will be a big hit with our residents.”

Highfield care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Highfield provides residential care and dementia care for 66 residents from respite care to long term stays.

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