Steve Hare Email & Phone Number

I was MD of Emerald Care Services which operates across South Yorkshire and specialises in residential care, supported living and outreach care for service users with Autism, learning difficulties - and who show behaviours that can be challenging. The experience in delivering ‘person centred’ care sees each service user being instrumental in developing their individual plan which features short, medium and long term objectives. I likewise equipped the staff team with verbal and non-verbal communication skills to ensure they understand - and meet - service users every need.I am passionate about creating an environment where success is recognised and rewarded and where we recruit, train and motivate self-directed individuals and develop highly effective teams. Across my career I have amassed over two decades of expertise in senior finance and operational roles in the health care industry with organisations including Emerald Care Services and Bupa Care Homes. An FCA qualified Accountant; my roles have included Financial Controller of BUPA Care Services – the largest provider of residential and nursing care in the UK. I managed all aspects of financial control, reporting, forecasting and management and statutory accounting for 18 companies with 75 staff. I was likewise a key member of the team which led the £235m securitisation of 116 homes and subsequent reporting and attendance at off shore Board meetings.