A Cumbrian home care provider has announced the appointment of a new registered manager.
Heather Stewart has officially passed her interview with the industry watchdog the Care Quality Commission and is now legally and formally registered as Bellcare’s registered manager.
She takes over from Debbie Ellwood, who has now moved into the role of quality and compliance manager.
A registered manager oversees the day-to-day running of regulated care activities and ensures compliance with safety standards, lead staff, manage care quality, and share legal responsibility for the service.
Debbie will continue to work with Heather and the wider management team.
Heather said: “I am very proud and grateful to have received my registration. When I returned to Bellcare four years ago as training manager, I never imagined I would go on to become registered manager.
“Being put forward for this position meant a great deal to me, and I have worked incredibly hard to achieve my registration.
“Bellcare is more than a workplace to me – it really does feel like family. I’m passionate about delivering kind, honest, and person-centred care and about supporting both our service users and our teams. I’m excited to continue growing with Bellcare and building a service people can truly trust.”
Carol Wilson, managing director, said: “We are incredibly proud of Heather and everything she has achieved.
“She leads with compassion, integrity and professionalism, and we are confident she will continue to build on the strong foundations already in place across our services.”
Heather’s appointment reflects Bellcare’s continued commitment to high-quality, person-centred care across Cumbria.
