Sector-leading care home provider Elizabeth Finn Homes has appointed a new People Director to shape and implement human resource strategies across the group.
Peter Norgate joined Elizabeth Finn Homes’ Leadership Team at the end of 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record in human resource management and organisational development.
He will be instrumental in shaping and executing people strategies that align with the care home group’s five-year plan. This is based on three key objectives, one of which is to provide outstanding, inclusive careers in care with exemplary working conditions.
“I am excited to take on this role with Elizabeth Finn Homes, working to further embed the new organisational strategy, and aligning our career opportunities to our values of bring love, welcome all, inspire more and act with purpose,” comments Peter. “I am looking ahead to developing learning opportunities across the organisation to support our staff in their roles with us, but also in their wider lives – to ensure we are managing a good work-life balance and supporting general wellbeing.”
Peter was previously Director of People and Corporate Services for the Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity and prior to this he held senior managerial roles in mental health with the charity Mind. He has been successful in developing and implementing a range of organisational programmes designed to unlock potential across staff on a company-wide basis.
Dr Olivia Curno, CEO at Elizabeth Finn Homes says: “We are delighted to welcome Peter. He will be a huge force in driving our people strategy forward, ensuring we continue to provide excellent working conditions and opportunities for growth. We’re proud to already offer a Real Living Wage and exemplary benefits, and we’re excited to build on this to create an environment that cares for our carers such that both residents and staff can flourish.”
Elizabeth Finn Homes employs over 750 staff across its eight residential homes and
recently launched a progressive, sector-leading parental leave pay policy. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity Turn2us and was founded by Elizabeth Finn, a pioneering philanthropist, who set up the Distressed Gentlefolks’ Aid Association in 1897.
Image depicts Peter Norgate, People Director, Elizabeth Finn Homes