A Newton Aycliffe woman has been promoted to a new executive position with her Darlington-based healthcare company.
Amanda Jackson, from Aycliffe, and her colleague Michelle Fenwick both joined Heritage Healthcare, a leading provider of home-based care, as departmental managers in 2008.
Amanda, 43, worked as a carer for five years before moving into the administrative side of the care sector rising up to personnel manager level.
She joined Heritage Healthcare’s personnel and payroll departments where she achieved NVQ Level 4 in Personnel Management.
She now has been appointed General Manager with her responsibilities including recruitment, health and safety, human resources, planning and executing promotional campaigns, and co-ordinating tenders.
Michelle has been promoted to Operations Manager to oversee the smooth running of the business.
The 37-year-old, who lives near Richmond, North Yorkshire, will drive the development of relationships with clients and their relatives and will liaise with local authority social services.
Michelle, who also worked as a carer, has many years management experience within the care industry and has achieved her NVQ 4 Registered Managers Award.
Glenn Pickersgill, Heritage Healthcare Director, said: “Our management team has more than 60 years’ experience in home care and each member of the team started their career as a carer.
“This means that the company appreciates the needs of both its customers and its carers and is well-placed to match the right care staff to the right clients.
“This philosophy continues with Amanda and Michelle whose strong backgrounds in the care sector have already impressed clients and colleagues.
“Their promotion and skills will help further strengthen the service and support Heritage Healthcare offers to its staff and customers.”
Heritage Healthcare arranges for carers to assist people in their own homes with practical and personal tasks. This may be for a short while, after an accident or an illness, or it might be long term due to age, disability or other health problems.
Heritage Healthcare also provides Supported Living services to people with physical disabilities or learning difficulties.
This includes helping people go to work, attend a day centre, participate in leisure activities or visit the shops.
■ Amanda is pictured (front left) with company directors Sally and Glenn Pickersgill (back) and Michelle Fenwick.