Lucy - Group Head of Recruitment and People Development

My name is Lucy Deighton and I am proud to be the Group Head of Recruitment and People Development, as well as Operations Manager for our Live-in Care services.

I have over 10 years’ experience in the Health and Social care sector, starting as a home carer. My career in healthcare started off in College, studying a Health and Social Diploma and working for a local home care agency within Southport. Once completing my Diploma, I then studied at the University of Central Lancashire where I successfully graduated from University with a health and social degree.

Whilst I was studying, I worked within a local care home and worked up to become a Deputy Manager. I enjoyed this role however after 2 years, I decided I wanted to move back to home care services and further my knowledge. I was a care co-ordinator for a local homecare provider within the Southport area, coordinating a team of 50+ staff members and over 2000 hours of care a week. Whilst co-ordinating I studied furthermore and I successfully passed my QCF Level 5 NVQ in Leadership management for Health and Social care for adults and children.

Throughout my career, I have always challenged myself to find ways to support and enable those in my care provision to receive the best possible care and support, by working with all multi-disciplinary healthcare teams and of course, my team of staff by ensuring they are well trained, organised, and professional. My role is to ensure all clients’ needs are met every day to the highest possible level.

My role is to drive Recruitment and People Development within the group while enhancing the operational efficiency of our Live-In Care services, ensuring all clients’ needs are met every day to the highest possible level.