CareTech, a leading social care and education provider, appoints Steve Bennett as its new Group Human Resources Director. With this strategic appointment, CareTech continues to strengthen its commitment to fostering a positive work environment and advancing career opportunities for people in the care sector.

Steve Bennett brings a wealth of experience and expertise to CareTech. With a proven track record in leadership and talent development, Steve will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing people-focused initiatives.

Haroon Sheikh, CEO of CareTech said: “I am delighted to welcome Steve to the leadership team. Steve will bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to our People Strategy, further strengthening our commitment to our employees’ success and satisfaction.”

Prior to joining CareTech, Steve held executive HR leadership roles in the care sector, including with Care UK and the Lifeways Group.

“I am excited to be joining CareTech as Group Human Resources Director”, Bennett said. “I am looking forward to working with a talented team and contributing to the continued growth and success of CareTech and all of its subsidiaries.”

The new appointment will further elevate CareTech’s People strategy, positioning the group as an employer of choice.

CareTech offers specialist services to over 5,000 individuals with a wide range of needs, supported by almost 12,000 staff, in services across the UK and the MENA region. The Group’s Children’s Division is a leading operator of specialist schools and colleges, and residential services; and along with the Adults Division which supports individuals in residential and support living services, is pioneering the adoption of augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology for the social care sector in partnership with Smartbox, part of CareTech’s Technology Division with a presence in the US, Germany and UK.