Sara Keetley

Sara Keetley was appointed to the role of Operations Director – Supported Living in 2018 having previously worked in the organisation since 2014.  Sara is a qualified Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in local authorities. She has been a commissioner for adult social care in Gloucestershire, headed up learning disability services in Herefordshire and also worked as a paramedic. Her vision for SSL is to maintain its high-quality services, grow the service and transform peoples’ lives every day.

In her day to day role, Sara has overall responsibility for Sanctuary Supported Living operations. She oversees the day to day operations of quality, financials, tenders, H&S, safeguarding, marketing and L&D as well as reporting performance into the Group Housing Committee, Sanctuary Home Care Committee and National Resident Scrutiny Panel.

Sara is proudest of the commitment of the staff in the operation and their drive to support clients in achieving their goals. She believes that the operation’s greatest strengths lie in responding to change and putting people at the heart of what we do.