A new care home due to open in Preston during the Autumn has begun recruiting.

Dozens of jobs are to be available at Ribble View.

The former St Theresa’s church site has been built on for the 30-bedroom care home in Church Row, Fishwick.

Run by Exemplar Health Care they are recruiting for 77 new jobs.

Senior director of operations Selina Wall said: This is a great opportunity to be part of our brand-new home in Preston, particularly for medical professionals wanting to move away from hospital life in the region to a more holistic care environment. It’s a really exciting time and a chance for a new team to help shape the service we will offer.

“We’re lucky to be joining such a lovely community and we’re excited to introduce our service users to everything Fishwick and Preston has to offer over the coming months.”

Read more: See inside the former St Theresa’s church before demolition

Each floor of the care home will have 10 bedrooms, a communal living area, dining room, and a quiet lounge.

The jobs are available to view on the Exemplar website.

Roles available will include unit managers, registered nurses, support workers, kitchen staff and maintenance roles.

Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines