Cairn Group

Kenton Hall Care Home, part of Solehawk, has appointed Sandra Levitt as its new deputy manager. Sandra brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having nurtured a lifelong passion for the care sector.

Sandra's journey in health and social care began at the tender age of 16, working in a local care home. After taking time off to raise her two children, during which she held various part-time roles in customer service, telesales, bar work, and retail.

Sandra enjoyed a significant tenure as a warehouse coordinator for The Pen Shop Company before pursuing her passion for helping others in Sunderland Council’s reablement team. Her work there was immensely rewarding, providing crucial support to individuals recovering from serious health issues and helping them regain independence.

When the Covid-19 pandemic limited community visits, Sandra transitioned back to a care home setting, joining Solehawk as a senior carer. Her commitment to professional development saw her complete the Social Care Associate Practitioner (SCAP) training, subsequently becoming a nursing assistant and later stepping into her current role as deputy manager.

Sandra holds an NVQ Level 3 in Leadership in Health and Social Care, a Level 3 qualification in Moving and Handling, enabling her to act as a Moving and Handling Facilitator, and a Level 3 in Business Improvement Techniques. She is also currently completing a Level 5 qualification in Management in Health and Social Care.

In her role as deputy manager, Sandra is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the home, liaising with medical professionals, and leading a dedicated team to ensure the highest standards of care for all residents. Her responsibilities also include staff roster management, addressing complaints, and enhancing staff well-being.

Sandra said: “What I cherish most about my job is making sure our residents feel cared for and respected, ensuring their choices are valued. It’s about enhancing their quality of life each day.”

Malcolm Hanson, Home Manager at Kenton Hall, said: “Sandra is a tremendous asset to our team. Her extensive experience and empathetic approach to care make her perfectly suited to her new role as deputy manager. We are excited to see how her innovative ideas and leadership will continue to enrich the lives of our residents.”

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CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436

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Notes to editors:

Solehawk is a sister company to Popular Care Ltd and Intobeige Ltd that comprise of seven care homes located in the North East of England and two in Scotland. Together they operate homes caring for those in need of residential, nursing, respite and palliative care with additional experience in learning difficulties, and specialist illnesses such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s.