🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing Caring Homes Recruitment team for being awarded 'Highly Commended' in the In-House Recruitment Team of the Year 2024 category at the prestigious British Recruitment Awards in Canary Wharf, London! 🌟👏 Their dedication to building passionate and caring teams across all 21 of our homes is truly inspiring. We’re so proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence in recruitment! 🏆💙 #CaringHomes #BritishRecruitmentAwards #TeamSuccess #
🇿🇦 Last week we celebrated South Africa Day 🇿🇦 Every week for the last 12 weeks we have been learning about the countries and cultures of the staff at Cotman House. On Wednesday, we had a fantastic time learning about the history of South Africa, eating delicious food and even learning some dance moves! We would like to say a huge thank you to Violet - Regional Manager, Werner - SMO and Joseph- Reception for such a great day!!!
Cotman House Welcomes The Community To Their Understanding Dementia Workshop Cotman House Care Home in Felixstowe recently hosted a highly informative "Understanding Dementia" workshop, drawing members of the local community together for an engaging and educational experience. The event, led by Caring Homes regional dementia trainer, Chris Elsley, provided valuable insights into dementia and offered practical advice for caregivers, family members, and those affected by the condition.....
Deputy Manager Leanne Appointed To South West Social Care Nursing Advisory Council We are delighted to share the news that Leanne Vinakadina, Deputy Manager at Laverstock Care Centre, has been appointed to the South West Social Care Nursing Advisory Council (SCNAC).....
I started nursing later in life. I had always wanted to be a nurse but I never thought I would actually achieve it. I was 38 when I qualified in October 2018. A Dream that Seemed Out of Reach Being a nurse was a life dream for me, but I married and had kids and then my husband became unable to work, due to PTSD from a childhood trauma. I became the bread winner and did many, many jobs – at a supermarket, bakers, bank, call centre, bar. I became easily bored as my heart wasn’t in them, but then I landed a job at a GP’s surgery doing admin and reception. Everything changed for me when the surgery said they wanted a receptionist to train to do phlebotomy clinics and of course, I jumped at the opportunity. I loved the clinic days, getting to know patients, taking blood and learning how to take manual blood pressure readings. This fed my hunger to learn and to become a nurse, so I made the very difficult decision to apply for a place on the access to nursing course at the local college. Spaces were very limited and the interview process was intense. I couldn’t believe I got in!....
We are incredibly proud to announce that Julie Mason, Care Services and Operations Director, and New Commissioning Manager, Scarlett MacDonald, have both been awarded the prestigious Gold Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Award.
Over the last three decades, Caring Homes has established itself as a provider of exceptional care, driven by the vision of its founders, Helena and Paul Jeffery. The group’s journey began with a small residential home, guided by the principle that success starts with good people who are genuinely committed to high-quality care, which still lies at the heart of Caring Homes today.....
The impact of Adult Social Care Nurses extends far beyond the individuals they care for....
To mark 30 years of Caring Homes, founders, Helena Jeffery and her son, Paul, share insight and experiences, and reveal how their partnership has enabled care to thrive within a supportive and adaptable commercial framework.
Our first Apprenticeship Roadshow was a huge success! Offering career development to every employee, from the kitchen to activities to housekeeping to our home manager is truly rewarding. A big thank you to Impact Futures, HIT Training and the amazing team at Broadbridge Park Care Home, Horsham for all your support and embracing our passion for learning and development. #Apprenticeship #CareerDevelopment #Success
