A NEW care home is set to create up to 250 jobs this year for people in Wirral.

Athena Healthcare Group's new purpose built, two 80 bedroom occupancy nursing and residential care lodge on Alexandra Road in New Brighton will open later this year. 

The two care lodges will offer nursing, dementia and residential care with full community involvement throughout Wirral.

The group is looking to recruit up to 250 people for a range of jobs in the care industry for the New Brighton home in July.

Last year the group launched a new initiative to link care homes in the area to help residents take part in activities and have a change of scenery.

The 'community monthly activity hub' involves bringing care homes and the community together in order to help the elderly age 'well' in care homes. 

The activities also work to combat loneliness and isolation in the community.

Group events ambassador Lesley Malone said: "This is great news for care homes in New Brighton and across Wirral.

"If any care home activity co-ordinators in New Brighton would like to contact me then I would love to have a chat and will meet up with them early Spring.

"I have been on site today and the views are spectacular looking out over the Irish Sea and so close to local all amenities.

"Everyone at Athena healthcare group are so excited for the two lodges to open as we know how our other ladies and gentlemen are enjoying their lives at other Athena homes in West Lancashire and Sefton."

To send in your CV talk to the Athena Healthcare Group administration team on 0170 4535 353 or call group events ambassador Lesley Malone on 0753 8243 348.