Dementia specialist care operator Belong has appointed Patrick Butler as the general manager of Belong Chester.
Patrick, who lives in Nantwich, will head up the team when the care village and its nursery open their doors on City Road, in spring 2022.
Patrick has more than 30 years’ care experience, including leading numerous care facilities across the region.
Most recently, he held senior positions with Bupa Care Services, overseeing multi-site environments with nursing, dementia and residential care provision.
He said: I’m thrilled to be leading the new Belong Chester care village.
“I’m passionate about care for all ages and, having previously worked in the city, I’m pleased to be back and looking forward to setting the highest care standards from day one.
“Our goal is to build what will become the premier dementia care service in West Cheshire.”
Belong Chester is set to become the organisation’s first care village with an on-site nursery, and the first of its kind in the North West.
In the 1990s, Patrick ran two successful nurseries in nearby Shropshire – both of which are still operating today.
The nursery in Belong will cater for up to 25 children from birth to five years.
Stacey McCann, chief operating officer at Belong, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Patrick to the team.
“He is incredibly passionate about care and his empathy and engaging manner have enabled him to foster strong relationships as he’s earned his reputation as a care leader in the region.
“We know he is keen to make Belong Chester a happy place to live and work when we open in spring 2022.”
Also joining the Belong Chester team will be Caroline Newton, who will be responsible for all care as the CQC-registered support manager.
Belong Chester is recruiting to a number of other posts. Details available here https://www.belong.org.uk/jobs-with-belong
