Robin Barr

Robin is the Director of Care & Support for Longhurst & Havelok Homes.  Following University, Robin began his career in Social Care in 1980 as a Houseparent in a Residential Care Home for Children with Learning Disabilities.  

Robin completed his Professional Social Work Qualification in 1984 and following a series of promotions was appointed as a Residential Child Care Manager in 1985.

Passionate about improving social care practise, it was a natural progression for Robin to move into Training & Development and he worked as a Manager in Training & Practise Development before leaving the Local Authority in 1995 to work as an Independent Training Consultant.

Having worked closely with Havelok Homes as a Training Consultant, Robin was offered the opportunity to join the organisation as Supported Housing Manager in 1999.  Robin was appointed Director of Care & Support in 2003, a role that he has continued in following the amalgamation of Longhurst & Havelok Homes in 2009. His work sees him lead a large staff group delivering a wide range of Care & Support Services, including Residential Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Services and a range of Specialist Supported Housing Projects.

Robin has been Chair of the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Citizens Advice Bureau for the last 6 years and over that period has seen demand for its services grow significantly.

Robin has also been a School Governor for over 14 years and has served as a Parish Councillor.

Away from work, Robin enjoys participating in and watching sport – in particular golf, cricket and football.  He also enjoys reading, travel and the theatre.