Social care and education provider CareTech has appointed Steve Bennett as its group human resources director.

Bennett has experience of leadership and talent development at Care UK and the Lifeways Group.

Haroon Sheikh, chief executive of CareTech said: “Steve will bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to our people strategy, further strengthening our commitment to our employees’ success and satisfaction.”

Bennett commented: “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.” CareTech offers services to more than 5,000 individuals with a wide range of needs, and emplys almost 12,000 staff, in services across the UK and the MENA region. The group’s children’s division is an operator of specialist schools and colleges, and residential services