New 66-bed care home appoints experienced manager

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Clare Erskine, a care professional with more than 30 years of experience, has been appointed manager of Acomb Manor, a new 66-bed care home in Acomb.

Clare Erskine has been appointed manager of Acomb Manor, a new 66-bed care home in Acomb, ahead of the home welcoming its first residents. Ms Erskine is a care professional with more than 30 years of experience who began her career as a care assistant before qualifying as a registered adult nurse. She has progressed through various roles and spent more than 11 years managing care homes, having previously helped commission three others.

A home she previously helped commission achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission. Ahead of Acomb Manor's opening, recruitment of the team has been a particular focus, with priority given to individuals who have the necessary skills and 'a genuine passion to care for our residents and for each other', according to Ms Erskine. She said: 'My heart and soul is made for caring and there is simply no other role that I would want to do.' She emphasised the importance of building supportive relationships from initial enquiry through to residents moving in and beyond.

How it is being reported

• New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to openClare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 05:00
• New 66-bed care home appoints manager as it prepares to openClare Erskine will lead Acomb Manor, a 66-bed care home in Acomb, as it prepares to welcome its first residents.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Clare Erskine · Acomb Manor · Acomb · Care Quality Commission

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