Newcross Healthcare launched a new centre in South Street on Tuesday, August 2, which is anticipated to create permanent positions for nurses, healthcare assistants and support staff throughout the region. The official opening was celebrated by a number of special guests and local dignitaries including Councillor Peter Budge, Mayor of Chichester. Kelly-Marie Harris, regional operations manager for Newcross, said: “We are a nationwide business, but our services are very much tailored to local neighbourhoods and the varying needs of individuals who need care and support. “Our new office will serve as both an administrative centre, a hub for a clinical support and a venue for advanced training programmes. “Having a dedicated Chichester branch will enable us to develop even closer relationships with local staff and end-users. It’s easier to maintain high standards of both management and care when we’re right at the heart of the community.” Newcross provides healthcare staff for private, public and individual clients, and this launch marks the 52nd office in a growing network spanning England, Wales and Scotland. Claire Wilson, recently appointed as business centre manager, will be responsible for the new Chichester Branch. She said: “Modern care is often very complex, which demands highly skilled staff. “Care is also being delivered in a wider range of places – not just hospitals and residential centres but increasingly within people’s own homes. “Having an agile and responsive workforce is essential.” The Chichester office will provide new local jobs as well as collaborating with Newcross’s established Southampton and Eastbourne offices. Claire added: “It’s a great honour to be part of a success story that we can all be proud of. “We’re growing and we’re actively looking for talented, qualified staff to join our team.” Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage at www.chichester.co.uk/ 2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChichesterObserver 3) Follow us on Twitter @Chiobserver 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! The Chichester Observer - always the first with your local news. Be part of it.