A care village operator has bolstered its senior management team.

Mike Griffiths has been appointed as head of people at Belong Villages.

In this role he will be responsible for human resources at the not-for-profit company's Macclesfield site, on Kennedy Avenue, as well as the group's seven other locations.

Mike said: "Working within the health and social care sector and being part of a team with values at its heart is hugely motivating and rewarding.

"I was drawn to Belong for its fantastic reputation, innovative and sector-leading model of support and the fantastic outcomes they achieve for people.

"Since joining, I have been amazed by the quality of care provided, and I am looking forward to playing my part in Belong's exciting future."

Mike will be responsible for HR at Belong Macclesfield (Credit: Belong)

Belong employs over 1,200 people in village-based and home care roles.

Mike will lead all aspects of HR, including recruitment, learning and development, and employee relations and experience, as the organisation continues to expand across the North West.

His initial priorities include supporting the selection and implementation of a suite of people and payroll systems and continuing to enhance learning, development, induction and succession planning pathways, as well as continuing to strengthen the group's recruitment and retention initiatives.

As a member of Belong's senior management team, he will promote and encourage collaboration, co-production and the development of internal connections across all teams to support the development of the organisation's shared vision to integrate services, housing and community and redefine what's possible for the well-being of older people.

Mike has 22 years' experience in HR-related roles, having most recently been head of HR and payroll at Alternative Futures Group, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions..

Prior to this he worked for Riverside Group housing association and Merseyside Police.

Belong chief executive, Martin Rix, said: "Mike's many years of experience in organisations with a social purpose, including in social care, make him a good fit for Belong and will be invaluable for continuing to make sure we stand out as a great place to work within our regions, in turn helping to improve outcomes for customers.

"We are delighted to welcome him on board."

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