Elaine Cole

Care Director / CQC Registered Manager

Experience:

With 26 years of extensive experience in the highly rewarding and often undervalued social care sector, I have had the privilege of working across a diverse range of settings, including Nursing and Residential Homes, Domiciliary Care, and Hospital environments. Throughout my career, I have held various pivotal roles such as Coordinator, Care Manager, Registered Manager, and Care Director.

For the past 15 years, I have been an integral part of the Trust Care / Focus Care family, contributing in multiple capacities. My journey here has been profoundly fulfilling, allowing me to collaborate with some of the most dedicated and skilled professionals in social care.

In addition to my primary responsibilities, I am honoured to serve as the company’s Safeguarding Designated Lead, Fire Ambassador, and Mental Health First Aider. These roles underscore my commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, well-being, and mental health support within our organization.

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Dementia Level 3

GNVQ Health and Social Care – Distinction NVQ Level 4, Registered Managers Award (RMA).

MHFA England – Mental Health First Aider

Interests:

Going to the Coast, I have a static caravan that I spend most weekends at, Music and family.

Favourite Quote

Upstairs for thinking, downstairs for dancing.

Other Corporate Members

Deen Chaudhry

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Hendrik Potgieter

Director

Chris Graham

National Operations Director

Chas Milner

Financial Director

Zyaad Khoyrutty

HR Director

Esther Shomoye

Cambridgeshire Regional Operational Manager

Christine Goldstone

Regional Operations Director

Sandra Mcmillan

Suffolk Regional Operational Manager

Susan Dawson

West Midland Regional Operational Manager