'A strong business mind with a charity heart': New director to lead development of mental health, autism and dementia support services in Northern Ireland
Grainne Close appointed to senior role at Praxis Care overseeing care and support services across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
Praxis Care, a leading provider of innovative care and support services, is delighted to announce the appointment of Grainne Close as its new
director of care and development for Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
In her new role, Grainne Close will lead, develop, and deliver high quality care services supporting adults with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. She will oversee the strategic delivery of services across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, drive initiatives to strengthen workforce capability, embed best practice, and enhance collaboration with local communities and key stakeholders.
Grainne Close brings extensive senior leadership experience from the community and voluntary sector, with a strong track record of leading complex services through periods of challenge and change. She is known for combining a clear strategic and business mindset with a strong values base, ensuring services are both sustainable and deeply person centred.
Carol Breen, CEO of Praxis Care, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Grainne to our leadership team. Her expertise, passion, and commitment to values led leadership will be invaluable as we continue to develop and strengthen our services across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.”
Grainne added: “Praxis Care’s values strongly align with my own. I have chosen to work throughout my career in not for profit, values driven organisations that combine a strong business mind with a charity heart.
"It is important to me that services are not only safe and high quality, but truly transformative - supporting people to live their lives on their own terms.
"I am joining Praxis Care at a time of real challenge, particularly across the workforce, but also at a time of opportunity. I look forward to working alongside colleagues to deliver specialist, bespoke support that responds to people’s needs with ambition, care and integrity.”