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http://localhost/home-331-carousel-image-14/ 778129 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-327-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-327-carousel-image/ 778130 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-327-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-327-carousel-image-2/ 778131 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image/ 778132 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-2/ 778133 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-3/ 778134 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-4/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-4/ 778135 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-5/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-5/ 778136 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-6/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-6/ 778137 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-326-carousel-image-7/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-326-carousel-image-7/ 778138 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-324-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-324-carousel-image/ 778139 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-324-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-324-carousel-image-2/ 778140 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-324-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-324-carousel-image-3/ 778141 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-324-carousel-image-4/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-324-carousel-image-4/ 778142 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-319-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-319-carousel-image/ 778143 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-304-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-304-carousel-image/ 778144 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-304-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-304-carousel-image-2/ 778145 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-304-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-304-carousel-image-3/ 778146 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-299-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-299-carousel-image/ 778147 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-299-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-299-carousel-image-2/ 778148 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-293-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-293-carousel-image/ 778149 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-283-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-283-carousel-image/ 778150 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-283-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-283-carousel-image-2/ 778151 0 0 0 http://localhost/important_links/request-a-brochure/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:06:53 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=important_links&p=48 48 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-283-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-283-carousel-image-3/ 778152 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-283-carousel-image-4/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-283-carousel-image-4/ 778153 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-281-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-281-carousel-image/ 778154 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-255-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-255-carousel-image/ 778155 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image/ 778156 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-2/ 778157 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-3/ 778158 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-4/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-4/ 778159 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-5/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-5/ 778160 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-6/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-6/ 778161 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-253-carousel-image-7/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-253-carousel-image-7/ 778162 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-249-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-249-carousel-image/ 778163 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-249-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-249-carousel-image-2/ 778164 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-247-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-247-carousel-image/ 778165 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-247-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-247-carousel-image-2/ 778166 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-238-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-238-carousel-image/ 778167 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-238-carousel-image-2/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-238-carousel-image-2/ 778168 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-238-carousel-image-3/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-238-carousel-image-3/ 778169 0 0 0 http://localhost/carousel_images/home-223-carousel-image/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/home-223-carousel-image/ 778170 0 0 0 http://localhost/important_links/work-for-primelife/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:11:32 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=important_links&p=49 49 0 0 0 http://localhost/important_links/find-a-care-home/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:12:03 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=important_links&p=50 50 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/care-home-manager/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:20:00 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job_types&p=112515 112515 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/clinical-lead/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:21:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/clinical-lead/ You will be required to have a proven good clinical background, an up to date NMC pin, be able to demonstrate clinical management and have a caring and professional ethos. ]]> 117810 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/deputy-care-home-manager/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:23:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/deputy-care-home-manager/ 118328 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/nursing-home-manager/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:26:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/nursing-home-manager/ You will be required to have a proven good clinical background, an up to date NMC pin, be able to demonstrate clinical management and have a caring and professional ethos. ]]> 118893 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/nursing-care/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:30:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/nursing-care/ All of our nurses enjoy fully supported mentoring and training opportunities and will be working alongside highly skilled and motivated care teams. Nursing responsibilities include: supporting, planning and delivering high quality person-centred care, assisting in all aspects of medicine management, ensuring provision of emergency treatment for all clients when required, and more. ]]> 119787 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/care-support-staff/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:38:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/care-support-staff/ Whether you have years of experience or are just considering starting a career in care then why not give us a call, your key skills will need to be empathy and a caring nature, with a natural enthusiasm to make a difference to people's lives, whether they be young or old!
You will be supported with a fully funded training and mentoring package and a career development program from day one, to go along side our competitive rates of pay and benefits. ]]> 120822 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/hotel-services/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:44:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/hotel-services/ Our hotel teams provide support to our front line care staff and will be expected to involve and empower our clients to take ownership of their own accommodation, supporting people to help clean their own bedrooms and to engage in daily living tasks, a unique opportunity to help provide a valuable service and to make a difference to our clients lives. ]]> 121490 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/bank-staff/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:46:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/bank-staff/ By joining our bank of staff you will still receive many of the benefits enjoyed by permanent staff, whatever your personal circumstance and whatever your preference there is an opportunity with PrimeLife waiting for you, whether it be one shift a month or one shift a week, give us a call to discuss your options. ]]> 122046 0 0 0 http://localhost/job_types/care-home-maintenance/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:47:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/care-home-maintenance/ Not only will you be required to have a number of basic skills in order to meet any minor repair or improvement we will also expect you to show an empathy to our clients. Our maintenance team often involve clients in basic maintenance issues, you would be surprised how many retired plumbers, electricians and DIY experts we house, all willing to help!
We also employ a number of specialist technical service engineers who have led the care industry in the design and implementation of assistive technology in the care industry, the ongoing improvements and repairs we make to our building are vital to ensure our clients not only remain safe and secure but live in a vibrant environment, you could be a part of the most innovative maintenance team in the industry. ]]> 122611 0 0 0 http://localhost/job-listing/barons-park-full-time-days-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:33:52 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=355795 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 355795 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses ]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-senior-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:38:21 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=367672 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 367672 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-senior-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:45:17 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=375414 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 375414 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:47:47 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=377216 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 377216 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:53:54 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=380998 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 380998 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:55:50 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=385680 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 385680 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-2/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:59:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=387654 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 387654 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-nights-care-assistant/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:02:50 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=392057 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 392057 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job_types/administration/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:26:00 +0000 http://localhost/job_types/administration/ 411430 0 0 0 http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-senior-care-assistant-2/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:04:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=393783 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 393783 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-senior-care-assistant-2/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:07:01 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=395902 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 395902 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-2/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:10:02 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=398430 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 398430 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-2/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:11:51 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=400721 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 400721 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-meadow-view/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:14:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=403867 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 403867 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-administrator-meadow-view/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:28:09 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=405848 Ideal administrators must have excellent communications skills, a good telephone manner and be competent using software packages like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help screen incoming calls, taking clear written messages.


• Manage post and emails.


• Filing, photocopying and binding.


• Processing invoices.


• Data entry.


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

]]> 405848 0 0 0 Enhanced: £8.00]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-mill-house/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:31:05 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=412601 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans


• Providing support to the care home's management team

]]> 412601 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-mill-house/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:32:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=415302 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans


• Providing support to the care home's management team

]]> 415302 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-senior-care-assistant-mill-house/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:34:23 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=417274 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

Shift times will be discussed further should you be successful, but our shift patterns are: 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8am or 8pm to 8am. ]]> 417274 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-mill-house/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:38:20 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=419534 Our care assistants provide a high quality of care to meet the needs of individual clients, are always respectful and try their best to maintain client dignity while delivering care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each client’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted.


• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc


• Providing companionship, and support


• Giving emotional and practical support, providing companionship


• Supporting families with getting used to the changes their relative makes


• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans


• Providing support to the care home's management team

]]> 419534 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £8.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-peaker-park/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:53:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=427186 427186 0 0 0 Enhanced (Qualification): £9.00]]> QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-peaker-park/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:02:39 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=434927 434927 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-peaker-park/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:06:51 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=437356 437356 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-senior-care-assistant-peaker-park/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:09:57 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=442221 442221 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-cook-peaker-park/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:26:28 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=443752 443752 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-river-meadows/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:31:37 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=448613 448613 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-river-meadows/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:33:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=449964 449964 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-rutland/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:34:59 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=451855 451855 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-rutland/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:36:28 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=453386 453386 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-rutland/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:38:36 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=455097 455097 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-sandybrook/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:40:04 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=456538 456538 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-sandybrook/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:46:03 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=457889 457889 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-westerlands/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:48:59 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=460680 460680 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-westerlands/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:50:06 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=462120 462120 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-senior-care-assistant-westerlands/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:52:38 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=463472 463472 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-domestic-cleaner-westerlands/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:04:52 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=464913 464913 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-charnwood-oaks/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:09:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=466804 466804 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-senior-care-assistant-charnwood-oaks/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:11:57 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=472745 472745 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-woodville/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:15:27 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=474437 474437 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-woodville/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:14:21 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=475165 475165 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-fieldings/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:16:32 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=475629 475629 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-fieldings/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:17:38 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=475900 475900 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-st-michaels/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:19:36 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=480131 480131 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-care-assistant-st-michaels/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:20:39 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=480762 480762 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-domestic-st-michaels/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:21:45 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=481205 481205 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-care-assistant-phoenix/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:22:50 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=481542 481542 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-nights-care-assistant-gilby/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:28:16 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=488055 488055 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-support-worker-glengarriff/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:34:04 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=489766 489766 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-support-worker-glengarriff/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:36:11 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=491477 491477 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-support-worker-island-place/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:38:02 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=492918 492918 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/2449/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:24 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/ 2449 0 8 0 http://localhost/2450/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:24 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/ 2450 0 1 0 http://localhost/2453/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/2453/ 2453 0 3 0 http://localhost/2454/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/2454/ 2454 0 7 0 http://localhost/news/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/news/ 2455 0 2 0 http://localhost/job-listing/bank-support-worker__trashed/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:01:50 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job_listing&p=2504 2504 0 0 0 http://localhost/job-listing/support-worker__trashed/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:22:17 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=3771 Days or Night Shifts, on a Full time or Part time basis and can also talk to you about working for our bank. The shifts will either be 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8pm or night shifts which are 8pm to 8am however we can discuss this further with you should you be successful. Your duties in this role, would be to support residents in their daily lives including (but not limited to):

• Helping residents with their daily lives such as assisting with feeding, personal hygiene, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc
• Providing companionship, and support
• Putting together a plan of care and ensuring this if up-to date
• Giving emotional and practical support
• Supporting families with getting used to the changed in their relative
• Working with other professionals to provide individual care and development plans

If you have experience in care it is preferred, however we are looking for the right people to join our team and full training is provided.]]> 3771 0 0 0 At least 1 year of work experience as a support worker,
An NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
]]> Enhanced Rates Of Pay For Qualified Staff,
Great Team,
Brilliant Career Progression,
Free Car Parking,
Brilliant Job Satisfaction,
We Offer And Encourage A Great Range Training And Development Courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-support-worker-island-place/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:39:23 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=494269 494269 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-support-worker-little-acres/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:45:20 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=495800 495800 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-days-support-worker-lowfield/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:46:38 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=497241 497241 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-night-support-worker-lowfield/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:47:54 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=498592 498592 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-domestic-cleaner-lyndon-croft/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:49:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=500125 500125 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-days-support-worker-manor/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:51:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=501729 501729 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
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Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-night-support-worker-manor/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:53:45 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=503638 503638 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
Brilliant career progression
Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-night-support-worker-oakdene/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:55:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=504989 504989 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
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Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/full-time-night-support-worker-old-station-close/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:57:40 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=506612 506612 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
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Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/part-time-cook-seacroft/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:59:15 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=508053 508053 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
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Free car parking
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We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/bank-kitchen-assistant-seacroft/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:01:14 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=509674 509674 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
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Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/bank-days-care-assistant/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:18:13 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=775498 775498 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
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Free car parking
Brilliant job satisfaction
We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/job-listing/bank-support-workers/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:43:28 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=job-listing&p=775499 775499 0 0 0 QCF/NVQ 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care preferred or a willingness to work towards this.]]> Enhanced rates of pay for qualified staff
Great team
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We offer and encourage a great range of training and development courses]]> http://localhost/contact-us/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:38:36 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=31 31 0 0 0 http://localhost/sitemap/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:14:05 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=38 38 0 0 0 http://localhost/privacy-policy/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:14:17 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=41 Privacy Policy
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PrimeLife Nursing Homes in the UK

The design of our nursing homes and personal accommodation is about much more than just aesthetics.  We pride ourselves on exceeding national standards, and taking an innovative approach to allow us to go above and beyond whenever possible.

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Care Home Costs and Funding Options

Funding is a very important part of choosing a care home, and there are many different options available, depending on your individual circumstances. Here at PrimeLife we are committed to helping you by providing advice and transparent nursing home fees.

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Careers

If you are looking for a new direction and challenge within the care industry together we can make it happen.
PrimeLife has built and developed in excess of 60 care centres, providing high quality accommodation and care and a first class working environment.

If you can't find a job listing you like, or just need some help choosing, contact us with the information below, or fill in this contact form:

01162705678 - General Enquiries (8:30am - 5:00pm)
0800 0463920 - Emergency

info@prime-life.co.uk

]]> 2159 0 0 0 http://localhost/search/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:45:09 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2166 2166 0 0 0 http://localhost/advanced-search/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:07:14 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2186 2186 0 0 0 http://localhost/property/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:47:34 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2275 2275 0 0 0 http://localhost/posts/postfilter/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:51:50 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2342 2342 152 0 0 http://localhost/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 08:17:02 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=5 Enjoy life at PrimeLife Care Homes

PrimeLife provides health and social care services through the operation of more than 60 purpose built care homes. With over 90% of our homes rated Good by the CQC, we offer comfortable, homely, and safe living environments ensuring that all of our clients enjoy staying with us.
We provide a wide range of care services for our clients including:

• Dementia Care
• Elderly Care
• Respite Care
• Supported Living

To learn more about our services click here

At PrimeLife, we provide a high quality standard of living tailored to our clients' individual needs. We ensure that our clients’ respect, dignity and right of choice are at the heart of everything we do. We offer comfortable, homely and safe living in a friendly and sociable environment, ensuring all of our clients living with us.

]]> 2410 0 0 0 http://localhost/2456/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/2456/ 2456 0 7 0 http://localhost/2457/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:27:38 +0000 http://localhost/2018/08/21/2457/ 2457 0 5 0 http://localhost/careers/careerfilter/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:54 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2391 2391 2159 0 0 http://localhost/gen_captcha/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 14:46:27 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=2404 2404 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/supported-living-extra-care-housing/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:39:53 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2410 2414 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/dementia-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:42:15 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2411 At PrimeLife we provide care for individuals who are at various stages of dementia who require different levels of support.  We will ensure they live comfortable, and fulfilling lives, no matter what stage of dementia they are at.

As well as our specifically designed activity plans, which include reminiscence sessions, listening to music, singing and specially organised visits from animal therapy groups, we also ensure every small detail of the living environment is sympathetically designed for those with dementia.

For example, in our dementia homes our doors are pastel coloured. Pastel colours have proven to be easier to see for those with dementia and the use of single plain floor covering helps to prevent trips and falls. This helps as people suffering with dementia can often mistake a change in colour on the floor surface as a step.

Within many of our elderly care facilities we cater for individuals with different types of dementia, of different ages, and who require varying levels of support in order to assist them to live comfortable lives, and get fulfillment from each day. Our staff are trained specifically to assist people with dementia at every level, from short-term memory loss through to those with more complex behaviour.

What Causes Dementia?

Dementia is a complex condition that can be caused by a number of factors or issues that affect the brain. Broadly speaking dementia is caused by some form of damage or deterioration in the brain. Over time the damage will often worsen which causes symptoms to become more pronounced and the impact on day to day life more severe.

The most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. These forms of dementia are classified as neurodegenerative diseases where by brain cells degenerate and die far more quickly than normal. Whilst brain cell degeneration is part of the ageing process with these conditions the speed of that degeneration is far more accelerated and is caused by a build-up of irregular proteins within the brain.

To find out more about dementia, click here.]]> 2415 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/palliative-care-nursing/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:43:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2412 Palliative care (also referred to as end of life care) ensures that our residents and their family are provided with invaluable care and support at a sensitive time. The focus is placed on preventing or relieving suffering of the patient while at the same time offering essential support to families.

Each circumstance requires its own palliative solution to be devised. Often palliative care can be provided in a patient’s own home, at hospital or sometimes within their own home. In addition there are specialist day care facilities that can help meet the care needs of that individual.

]]> 2416 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/respite-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:44:04 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2413 Respite for carers is a care support service that offers interim short term relief for those who are responsible for caring for a loved one.

Many families take the on the responsibility for caring for a relative and take joy from the fact they are looking after their loved ones in their own home. Often they chose to care for a relative themselves to allow their loved one to stay in their own home and minimise the disruption in their lives. However this can place great emotional, physical and financial stress on the family providing day to day care.

Respite care is designed to give carers temporary relief from the challenging task of caring for a loved one. These much deserved time limited breaks give caregivers a chance to take time away from the day to day responsibilities of providing care. These breaks can range from just an afternoon once a week to a full week to allow the family to perhaps even take a holiday.

]]> 2417 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/intermediate-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:44:54 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2414 PrimeLife offers an intermediate care facility for individuals who are disabled, elderly, or non-acutely ill, usually providing less intensive care than that offered at a hospital. Stays will typically be short term and last for a period of 4-6 weeks, in advance of a return home following a stay in hospital or for those recovering from short term illness.

Individuals may require assistance and support with day to day tasks whilst still maintaining a sense of independence. Intermediate care is particularly beneficial for those recovering from illness or a stay in hospital. Care can include day to day support for everyday tasks, visits from nurses and therapists and other medical support. The assistance offered helps individuals focus on their recovery within a familiar and comfortable environment rather than entering or remaining in hospital.

]]> 2418 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/elderly-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:45:39 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2415 Getting older often comes with the need to accept in a sensitive manner, help and support.  Caring for the elderly, be it for a short stay, a period of convalescence, or for the longer term requires a sensitive approach.

PrimeLife care homes are tailored to respect and provide for the needs of the individual. All of our homes offer a comfortable living environment, with the knowledge that care and support is available 24/7. We are constantly updating and upgrading our accommodation to exceed national standards and to create living environments suitable for individuals with a wide variety of care needs.

There are many elements and support services that go hand in hand with caring for the elderly. Be it physical or mental deterioration, our highly trained care professionals work tirelessly to ensure residents maintain the highest standards of living and remain engaged with life.

]]> 2419 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/residential-and-nursing-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:46:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2416 Residential and residential nursing care are two separate types of care, residential care refers to the long-term care within a residential setting. Residential nursing care in comparison is care, provided by a trained nurse, within a residential setting. At PrimeLife we provide both.

Our residential nursing care homes are the perfect choice for those who have difficulty living alone. We provide nutritional and above all, tasty meals, our accommodation is second to none, and the personal care which our residents receive is done by experienced professionals who have been carefully selected based on their merits; ensuring that each resident is provided with the best care available.

Some of our care homes are fitted with an innovative new nurse call system exclusive to PrimeLife. This system allows us to monitor each room through the use of sensors on beds, chairs, windows and doors which alert our carers to any unusual activity.

]]> 2420 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/mental-illness/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:47:16 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2417 Mental illness is a condition that most people are familiar with, though the term itself is quite a broad one, as it can encompass a wide variety of conditions. They can differ in terms of symptoms or severity, and can affect an individual in a vast amount of ways.

PrimeLife understand that patience is required when taking care of an individual with a mental illness. Our trained care professionals are familiar with various circumstances and mental health illness.

]]> 2421 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/learning-disability-care/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:48:02 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2418 There are many different types of learning disabilities and we pride ourselves by adapting our care programs to suit all individual needs. Please don't hesitate to call us if you would like to discuss our learning disability services further or are unable to find the information you are after on this website.

Most people with a learning disability are treated as ‘different'. They do not have the same control over their own lives as the rest of our society and face challenges and prejudice every day. Our Learning Disability Care services focus on integrating our adult residents into the community, and helping them to become an integral part of a PrimeLife home.

Our care programs are tailored to each individual, as each learning disability is different, and no case is the same.

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Difference in mean hourly rate of pay: 1%

Difference in median hourly rate of pay: -74.3%

Difference in mean bonus pay: 52.4%

Difference in median bonus pay: -17.6%

Percentage of employees receiving bonus pay: Male 1.3%, Female: 1.7%

Employee Pay By Quartile	Male	Female
Upper Quartile	21.3%	78.7%
Upper Middle Quartile	15.9%	84.1%
Lower Middle Quartile	18.1%	81.9%
Lower Quartile	15.4%	84.6%

]]> 6389 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonials/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:31:56 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=6937 6937 0 0 0 http://localhost/bug-report/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:13:17 +0000 http://localhost/?page_id=776846 776846 0 0 0 http://localhost/3-cheers-dave-kate/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:23:02 +0000 http://80.76.219.51/~primelif/?p=489

Well love was well and truly in the air at clarence house this Valentine's weekend.
Just the Normal Valentines day you ask? Nope, we had a proposal! David took kate out for a lovely pub lunch and popped the question. She said yes and we are over the moon for both of them!

The following day both families came together with friends and celebrated with the newly engaged couple. David said "I met Kate a couple of years ago at clarence house and fell in love with her." Such honest words for a very happy man.

Now onto wedding preparations! Big congratulations to them both from all of us at PrimeLife.]]> 489 0 0 0 http://localhost/celebrating-100-years/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:24:53 +0000 http://80.76.219.51/~primelif/?p=491
A former French polisher during her working life, Gertrude, known to everyone as Gertie, sparkled on her birthday, surrounded by five generations of her family at PrimeLife's Meadow View Care Home in Warwickshire. Her great-granddaughter, who is currently pregnant with twins, also joined in the celebrations.

The party, held on November 30th, was organised by Gertie's two children Michael and June, and saw 30 members of her family, friends and old neighbours come to wish her a happy birthday.

Gertie was presented with a birthday card from the Queen and said: "I will cherish this forever. She is a lovely lady but I think I am prettier than her."

Born on November 28, 1913, Gertie was raised on a farm in Coughton Fields in Warwickshire, where she often helped on the farm, milking the cows.

She enjoyed polishing furniture and visitors to her home would regularly comment on the beautifully-kept rooms.

Gertie is well-known for her sense of humour and often tells rude jokes that that would make people half her age blush. She said: "My name is Gertrude so take out the ‘Gert' and your left with ‘Rude' which probably explains a lot."]]> 491 0 0 0 http://localhost/partytime-ashlands-mews/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:25:25 +0000 http://80.76.219.51/~primelif/?p=493

The banners came out, Music put on and probably enough cake to feed a small village was baked but nothing is too much for our resident Stacey who turned 50 in January.

As you can see Stacey isn't camera shy and had a blast. Not only the life and soul of her own birthday party but everyday she brings smiles to us all here at Ashland Mews.

Have you seen the amount of cards? What a lucky lady! Not to mention the cake! Not only did Stacey have a lovely party but I think all her friends did to. Thank you to everyone who made it special. Happy Birthday Stacey from everyone at PrimeLife. We hope you have a fantastic 50th year.

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A Chauffeur driven Bentley taking you to an exclusive Country House for afternoon tea? Don't mind if I do! It's not an every day occurrence for the residents of Peaker Park Care Village, however we're sure you would agree that Winnie reaching 100 years old is a special occasion!

It wasn't just her close friends and family that helped her to celebrate this wonderful day, staff at the Home also arranged for local school children to visit to present Winnie with a HUGE bouquet of flowers too. Family greeted Winnie at Kilworth House where they had a traditional English Afternoon Tea party...and what is a tea party without cake, and what is a party without champagne? Only the best for our birthday girl! Thank you to everyone who came and made the day very special, the accompanying photo's show how much the day was enjoyed by all!

Happy Birthday Winnie, from everyone at PrimeLife and Peaker Park Care Village.]]> 497 0 0 0 http://localhost/winners-sandwich-challenge/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:27:25 +0000 http://80.76.219.51/~primelif/?p=499

So, who was it that cut the mustard, who will relish in the big prize? Excuse the puns, but we couldn't run a sandwich competition without throwing in a bit of 'cheese'.

Well done to all of our homes that took part in the competition. You amazed us with your creativity and truly rose to the challenge in producing the most amazing array of ‘best ever sandwiches’; as usual the task of judging such mouth watering delights was a tough, yet tasty one!

Our winners, Middlefield House, produced the 'Middlefield Ploughman' by taking inspiration from produce and ingredients coming from 'the middle of a field'.  Genius.  The filling included Beef and dairy farmed in Lincolnshire; along with free range eggs, beetroot and greens. The team even made a farm inspired backdrop for their sandwich picture entry.

Well done Middlefield, we hope you thoroughly enjoy your prize money and top-up your Resident’s Social Fund. You deserve it after all that creativity and hard work!

We are happy to be able to announce 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as follows: 1st Prize - £100 – Middlefield House 2nd Prize - £75 – The Hollies 3rd Prize - £50 – Hill Top]]> 499 0 0 0 http://localhost/time-cuppa-river-meadows/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:28:00 +0000 http://80.76.219.51/~primelif/?p=501 Residents at River Meadows had a fantastic time at their tea party this month - organised to coincide with the nationwide ‘Time for a Cuppa’ campaign, which sets out to raise money and awareness for the Admiral Nurses.

The Admiral Nurses work with individuals with dementia and the River Meadows tea party managed to raise a total of £285, which will be split between the Time for a Cuppa Campaign and the residents social fund.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves both on the actual day and during the run up to the event, with residents giving a helping hand making decorations in preparation for the party.
A great time was had by all residents, their families and the staff.

]]> 501 0 0 0 http://localhost/peaker-park-chef-finalist-prestigious-culinary-competition/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:43:19 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=562 Care Cook of the Year 2014 culinary competition that crowns the Best Care Cook in the UK.

Sam beat off stiff competition in the Midlands regional heat of the prestigious competition, impressing the judges and earning his deserved place in the National Final.

On Wednesday 11 June Sam will compete in a live and thrilling cook-off, against 11 other talented care cooks from across the country, for the coveted title of Care Cook of the Year 2014.

Organised by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), the competition is one of the longest-standing, independent recipe competitions in the UK.  It challenges competitors to devise new and exciting recipes appropriate for a care environment, highlighting the true culinary flair and particular skill sets required to ensure continued excellence and success within the important sector of care catering.

To secure his place in the Nation Final, Sam was required to create a delicious and nutritionally balanced two-course menu, main and dessert, suitable for service users in a care setting and with a total food cost of no more than £1.50 per head based on four portions.

His creative and mouth-watering menu of blushed salmon with spinach, followed by rice pudding with apple topping, impressed the judges, as did his culinary skills and knowledge, which he showcased to the judges at the regional cook-off.  In just 90 minutes he produced a first-class menu that demonstrated innovation, costing ability, suitability for the environment, adherence to nutrition guidelines, great taste, and overall menu balance.

Neel Radia, National Chair, NACC, comments:  “Catering within the care sector requires very specific knowledge and skills.  There are a number of factors that care caterers need to fully understand and consider when planning menus for the elderly and vulnerable entrusted to their care.  These include, for example, nutrition, budget, specific dietary needs and individual demands, variety and creativity, presentation, and of course great taste.  It is vital that care cooks get it right in order to ensure the wellbeing of service users.

“The NACC Care Cook of the Year Competition tests all of these essential skills and gives chefs and cooks in the sector the opportunity to showcase their talents, demonstrate best practice, and push themselves and their abilities as far as possible.  The talent within our sector is outstanding and Sam is a prime example of this.  I congratulate him on his great success so far in the competition and wish him the very best of luck in the National Final.  It is sure to be an exhilarating cook off!

As well as the esteemed title of NACC Care Cook of the Year 2014, the overall winner will claim a superb prize package and trophy.]]> 562 0 0 0 http://localhost/751-2/ Fri, 23 May 2014 13:58:51 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=751
When Leslie, 89, and Betty Key, 88, first moved into Peaker Park they were unable to communicate properly with staff but the team responded quickly with a range of measures.

In recognition of its high standards for deaf people, the home has been presented with a Care Quality Mark for Older Deaf People by three leading industry bodies – coinciding with National Deaf Awareness Week, which runs from 19 to 25 May.

Betty, who had a stroke in April 2013 which led to the couple moving to the 137-bed home, in Trojan Place, Rockingham Road, said: “I like it here, we feel being lucky here.”

Leslie – who spoke at a parliamentary event about deafness in April which he visited with Peter Van Herrewege, Chairman of PrimeLife, who runs the home – added: “We play bingo. I have got a gardening patch and I grow vegetables for this home. I have got a shed and also look after the hanging baskets. We have friends who live in a care home in Leicester and they struggle, but they really look after us here.

The care home responded quickly to cater for Betty and Leslie’s needs, with staff training in basic sign language and deaf awareness. The building’s communal lounges have also all been fitted with an assistive listening system known as an induction loop. It has moved away from sound-related group activities and uses a light machine for bingo. There are also subtitles on televisions.

Peaker Park is only the third home to receive the charter, which is part of the Deaf-Aware Care programme launched by deafness charity Sonus and the Royal Association for Deaf People and endorsed by care home association Care England.

Their daughter Liz Jones is the chief executive of Sonus. She said: “On both a personal and professional level I am delighted to see that older deaf people’s care needs are for the first time being adequately addressed by residential care providers and the quality mark is a way of rewarding their efforts and showcasing to deaf people the most appropriate homes for them to choose to live in.”

James Wood, Managing Director of PrimeLife, said:
“We are passionate about providing a high-quality standard of living tailored to our clients’ needs, and this is a perfect example of our philosophy.
“The team at Peaker Park has struck up an excellent relationship with Leslie and Betty especially team leader Kinga Kalinowska, who always goes above and beyond to ensure they are happy and comfortable.”

The couple are both profoundly deaf. Betty was born deaf and Leslie lost his hearing aged two through meningitis. They visit a deaf club in Leicester every Wednesday.

Their other daughter Angela Herrick, 49, who also lives in Market Harborough, said: “It gives me piece of mind. I think they have been brilliant. I can go home and know my parents are safe, happy and well looked after.”]]> 751 0 0 0 http://localhost/britains-got-talent-comes-harborough-care-home/ Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:19:43 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=915
More than 70 revellers, including family members, clapped, cheered and sung along at Peaker Park’s Got Talent on Saturday, June 28.

Spectator and resident Sylvia Sams, 80, who enjoys volunteering as one of the bar tenders at Peaker Park’s ‘early doors’ bar, said: “Some of the songs like We’ll Meet Again bought back a few memories. I really enjoy being here.”

The acts included piano player Charlie Hilton and singer Laura Bent, who came second and third in Harborough’s Got Talent, as well as a host of singers, a belly dancer, violin players and Harborough guitar duo Double Barrel.

The 137-bed home, based in Trojan Place, Rockingham Road, regularly stages events as part of its packed entertainment programme.

Peter Van Herrewege, chairman of PrimeLife, which runs the home, said:
“In the week we are busy getting older but at the weekend we take a day off. “As well providing high-quality care, we are also firm believers in staging first-class entertainment at Peaker Park.”

]]> 915 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/tv-phone-and-wifi/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:05:51 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2422 2426 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/fire-detection-systems/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:15:28 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2423 2427 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/furniture/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:16:25 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2424 2428 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/flooring/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:17:12 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2425 2429 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/decoration/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:17:57 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2426 2430 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/101-things-to-do-rather-than-watch-the-television/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:20:25 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2427 2431 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/residents-and-relatives-committee/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:31:27 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2428 2432 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/funding-options/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:32:26 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2429 2433 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/funding-information/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:33:16 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2430 Find commonly asked funding questions below.

How much does a care package cost and how is this funded?

In Britain everyone who needs care is assured the highest quality service irrespective of financial means. There are various allowances and funding support schemes available, on which the PrimeLife advisers can provide information and assistance in making claims, call 0116 270 5678 during office hours for expert advice.

Those who are perceived to be without personal means, typically less than about £25,000 of available resource, will receive the full cost of care based on assessed need. Those with more resource, will be asked to make a contribution to the cost of care, but will receive the benefit of allowances available towards the cost.  In the case of the care being required as a result of a clinical need or a health condition, allowances in addition to the above are available through the Primary Care Trust based on assessed need.

The above demonstrates the complex nature of funding care packages. To ensure that our clients receive the optimum support, we recommend that advice is taken from an advocacy service or a professional adviser or through the PrimeLife Helpline 0800 0463920. Please be assured, whatever your own financial means there will be a care package available for you in one of our homes.

Will the funding run out after a certain amount of years?

No, under current legislation care funding is available for life. PrimeLife operate a policy of a lifetime commitment, all clients entering the care facility will be guaranteed accommodation service for as long as it is needed, please be assured, whatever your own financial means there will be a care package available for you in one of our homes.

]]> 2434 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/nhs-funded-continuing-healthcare/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:34:11 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2431 NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of continuing care provided outside hospital, arranged and funded solely by the NHS, for people with ongoing healthcare needs.

Paying for care homes can be beyond the financial reach of some but assistance is available from the NHS. If you are eligible, you can receive NHS Continuing Healthcare in any setting. In a care home, as well as healthcare and personal care, the NHS will pay for your care home fees, including board and accommodation. NHS Continuing Healthcare is free, unlike social and community care services provided by local authorities for which a charge may be made, depending on your income and savings.

 

To be eligible for NHS continuing healthcare, your main or primary need for care must relate to your health. Someone nearing the end of their life is also likely to be eligible if they have a condition that is rapidly getting worse and may be terminal.

To decide if you're eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, your care needs will be assessed by a health or social care professional. PrimeLife employ social care professionals that are able to carry out these assessments on behalf of individuals within our homes who might be eligible. If the assessment confirms that you're eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, the NHS will pay for your care.

]]> 2435 0 0 0 http://localhost/page_info/fees-funding-helpline/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:42:10 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=page_info&p=2432 2436 0 0 0 http://localhost/garden-party-1940s-style/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:39:48 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=924 It was a great afternoon, with many new faces coming to the home for the first time to join in the fun. Residents raised a massive £400 - something everyone involved should feel pleased and proud about. The money raised will be used towards residents’ holidays and days outs as well as some new games and activities for the garden to help make the most of the summer weather. ]]> 924 0 0 0 http://localhost/searching-ideal-care-home-tips/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:20:37 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=953 right care home can seem like a daunting task. Here at PrimeLife we believe we can make this process a little easier for you, by giving you some advice on what to look for when it comes to selecting the ideal care home for your loved one; after all, it’s an important decision.

What Care is Needed?

Before you can select the ideal care home you first need to identify the care which your parent, child or relative needs. A good place to start is social services. They are able to provide you with a full assessment, this will give you an indication as to the type of care which is needed and any funding that may be available to you

They also provide lots of useful information, so it’s always worth getting in touch with them and having a discussion. In addition to this our care home managers will also carry out their own assessment to understand the individuals care requirements and ensure that we can meet the needs of your loved one.

 What Care Will be Provided?

Once you have determined the type of care your parent, child or relative needs then you can start to narrow down your search. Each care home should be able to tell you what type of care they provide, if they have any special facilities and what type of care they are unable to provide. Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and give a care home a ring.

Other things to consider

• Does the care home provide entertainment and/or arrange activities in the home for their residents? If so, what and how often.
• Does the care home arrange day trips and outings for residents?
• How big are the rooms? Are they en suite?
• Do you have to share a room or do you get one to yourself?
• What are the arrangements for couples? Can they share a room?
• Can you bring your own possessions, such as furniture and decorative items?
• Can you bring your pets?
• Do you feel relaxed and at home in the care home?
• Does the home look and smell clean?
• What are the communal areas like? Do they have a quiet room and a TV room?
• How are the chairs arranged?
• Is there a homely or institutional feel to the home?
• Look and if possible try the food on offer and ask for sample menus
• Can other residents or family members offer recommendations to you?

Location

Location is normally quite an important factor – not only for those who will be staying in a care home but for family and friends who want to visit. Therefore, you need to consider;

• How easy is it to drive to the care home?
• Is there local transportation close by?
• Is access to the care home easy especially for those with mobility aids?
• Is parking available?

You may also want to consider

• Can residents come and go as they please? If so, are there shops, cafes, places of worship and local entertainment nearby?
• Does the home have links with local clubs and day centres that residents can attend and make use of these facilities?
• Does the home feel like part of the community?
• What are the security arrangements of the home?

Communication

Aside from the care and the facilities of the care home, you need to think about how you will be able to communicate with your parent, child or relative once they’ve moved into the home. Do residents have phones in their rooms, and is there wifi readily available. Or will they need money to use a payphone in a communal area?

You also need to consider how you intend to communicate with the care home itself, how much contact will you have with them and what is the process should you wish to make a complaint.  All homes should have readily available and on display a copy of their complaints procedure.

You will have a point of contact and you need to be happy that they will contact with you regarding the health and wellbeing of your parent, child or relative.

Level of Care

Unsurprisingly, when you’re looking for a care home you should check that the care home is providing adequate care. Each adult care home in the UK is inspected and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) these reports are free to access and most will showcase them on their websites.

However to view the report for a particular care home you can visit CQC at http://www.cqc.org.uk/

Our final piece of advice is that you should try and visit as many homes as possible. You will quickly determine those which you like and those which you don’t. If you need any further advice please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team here at PrimeLife.

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At PrimeLife we appreciate that this is a hard decision for you and one that you need to take months deciding upon. However, there are some very good reasons for placing a loved one with dementia into care – both for them and for you.

Get the Care You Need

There comes a time, when you are no longer able to provide the care needed. This could be due to a change in circumstances, a change in physical and mental health or the best decision for you as the carer and the person you are caring for.

There are a number of care homes who specialise in providing care for those with dementia, PrimeLife included. In these specialist dementia care homes the care which your loved one needs is tailored, ensuring that they not only receive the daily care which they need – such as help getting dressed, going to the toilet or washing – but care which is designed to slow the signs of dementia. This includes running activity sessions which include memory games, reminiscing about past events and stimulating activities which are designed to trigger recollections.

 Become a Family Again

It’s often difficult caring for a parent or a loved one, as the relationship between you both shifts. Understandably you want to care for them, you love them, but it can be extremely hard, especially caring for someone with dementia. It can be emotionally and physically draining for the carer and while you may feel guilty about considering long term care, it’s often the best decision for all involved.

Your loved one will get the care they need and they will get additional support from professionals who are able to work with them to slow the progression of their dementia; and you will be able to re-establish your relationship with your loved one.

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What is Respite Care?

Respite care can be described as short-term or temporary care which is centred on providing the carer with a rest from their normal duties as a carer; thus allowing them to recharge their batteries. Respite care is centred on improving the standard of care the carer provides, by giving them regular and needed breaks.

This is incredibly beneficial for the person being cared for, as the standard of care they receive tends to improve, it reduces the chance of neglect or abuse and it also gives the person being cared for a break from the carer. Respite care can often be described as a break for the person being cared for, as fun activities and day trips are often arranged to keep them entertained.

Reasons Why Carers Opt for Respite Care

The benefits of respite care are countless and include;

• It improves the sense of well-being for both carer and the person being cared for
• It reduces any stress which can occur between the carer and the person being cared for
• It provides additional support, which improves the coping ability of both parties
• Expert care, fun activities and short breaks increase the opportunity for social activities for the person being cared for
• It allows the carer to spend time socialising and interacting with their loved ones
• It strengthens the carers ability to care, and reduces the risk of neglect or abuse

Having a break is essential for carers and the care you provide will improve as a result. There is nothing wrong in seeking help and taking a break.

Advice on Choosing a Respite Facility

It’s a good sign that you’re considering respite care and here are a few things to consider before you choose a particular respite care home.

• Location; make sure that the home is easy to travel to and isn’t too far away from where you live.
• Visit the respite care home; be sure to visit the care home with the person you’re caring for. It’s important that you both like it and you both feel comfortable.
• Activities, day trips and short breaks; make sure you know what kind of activities the care home provide and whether they arrange any day trips or mini breaks.
• The care home; it’s important that you both like the care home, for advice on what to look for in a care home click here.
• Meet the new carers; make sure you meet with the new carers and that you both like them and feel safe and comfortable in their care.
• Background check; double check the Care Quality Commission report to see how the care home was reviewed.
• Joint decision; this needs to be a joint decision and both of you need to like the respite care home.

Tips on Introducing the Subject of Respite Care

It can be hard introducing the subject matter of respite care, however here are a few tips from the team at PrimeLife to help you out:

• While it’s always good to plan ahead and broach the topic early to give everyone time to adjust to the idea, don’t broach the topic too early. This can cause unnecessary distress.
• Refer to respite care as a holiday, a break for them. Speak about it in a positive and enthusiastic light, try not to let any doubts come across as this may cause undue distress. If you’re relaxed and excited about the whole thing, they are more likely to be more receptive.
• Try to remember that it is not selfish for you to want a break and it will benefit you both.

]]> 965 0 0 0 http://localhost/big-plans-phoenix-park/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 08:32:17 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=968
The new extension will consist of a two story 35 bed care home being built on site creating 40 new full and part time jobs to add to the present 120 staff. The new home will offer various levels of care from supported to living to full nursing care. Also on-site will be a purpose built social centre that will become the new heart of Phoenix Park offering a wide range of facilities for communal dining, dancing, exercise and cinema viewing.

We want to provide the best possible care for our residents by giving them the widest range of opportunities. To do this we offer the chance for residents to have a say and lead on the types of activities on offer through our resident committee.

The plans for the extension have come after receiving such a high demand for beds and obtaining a 100% occupancy rate. If we are given the go ahead we hope to start work before Christmas with a view to opening by late summer 2015. Also for a bit of fun we will be launching a competition in December for current residents and family members to name the new facilities.

]]> 968 0 0 0 http://localhost/river-meadows-minions-run-home-charity/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:17:02 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1050
So what is the ‘Run for Home’ Event:
The concept is simple… The teams all have to dress up and are transported to a secret location up to 100 miles away from their first check point. It is then up to the team to make their way back in the quickest time without using any cash!

What you are about to read contains close arrest, illegal train rides, and hitch hiking. We do not condone fair dodging on trains or other forms of public transport or normally encourage our staff to hitchhike! But when it's for a good cause and in the safety of a group and part of an organised event, we say why not!  

Staff from River Meadows care home were taken to Milton Keynes to carry out their treasure hunt and then had to make their way back to Leamington Spa.

They initially struggled getting out of Milton Keynes! They tried to jump on the train but were stopped, so after persuading a local taxi driver they made it to the next village along, where they then got on the train to Northampton, they were feeling quite pleased with themselves for getting on without paying, however this bubble was soon burst when they were threatened with arrest as they arrived at Northampton station.

After convincing the conductor to let them go (after all it was all for charity and none of our staff would ever consider jumping a train) they had to make their way to Coventry where they were fortunate to secure a lift to the check in point at Leamington Spa, where they stopped for refreshments.

2 hours later and they were on their way again, this time heading to the second check point at Edgebaston Cricket ground. After thumbing a lift from a passer-by they were making good time, until the event instructions flew out of the open car window and they had to turn back round to go and find them!

7 hours after the event started and they were back at the final check point in Leamington Spa. We're very proud of the team who made a great effort and raised a considerable amount for a worthwhile charity.

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Jean Osborne from Oakdene has a huge personality that never fails to put a smile on any ones face. Jean often volunteers within the home by meeting and greeting guests but mainly by helping to plan the menu and taking food orders from the other residents everyday.

Jeans love of cooking comes from when she lived independently and used to cook for her family at home. So the Oakdene end of summer BBQ for residents and family members was an opportunity she didn’t want to miss.

Carer Terry Marriot ended up being assistant BBQ chef to Jean as she insisted on flipping burgers, turning sausages and cooking chicken drumsticks. But of course Jean couldn’t be head BBQ chef without the full outfit, so of course the carers soon sorted her out in the proper attire.

Over all a great day was had by all the residents, staff and relatives, and all the staff at Oakdene give their residents the confidence to help out and get involved which really shines through in a character like Jean.

]]> 1070 0 0 0 http://localhost/whistleblowingpolicy/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:48:48 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1151 click here.

Whistleblowing Policy

1. 1.    Definition

Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing is the act of raising concerns about malpractice, wrongdoing or fraud at work. Employees are often the first to realise that there is something seriously wrong with working practices, treatment of clients or if systems are not being followed. Staff may feel that they are not able to express their concerns as they feel that speaking up would be disloyal to their colleagues or to Prime Life. This Whistleblowing Policy encourages and enables employees to raise serious concerns within Prime Life rather than overlooking a problem so that it can be investigated and appropriate actions taken so that both clients and staff are safeguarded. The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) provides legal protection against detriment for workers who raise concerns in the public interest (also known as making a disclosure) about dangers, risks, malpractice or wrongdoing in the workplace which affects others. To be protected the disclosure must fit the criteria as outlined in section 6 of this policy. Within the social care sector there are also moral, ethical and professional issues to consider in relation to raising concerns. Staff registered with a professional regulatory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) have to adhere to their respective codes of conduct which place a duty on the practitioner to raise concerns where they see instances of poor practice or wrong doing. It is an expectation of Prime Life that all social care workers that it employs abide by the Social Care Code of Conduct. Prime Life provides a copy of this code of conduct on employment and reinforces this requirement within the Employee Handbook.  

1. 2.    Policy Statement

Prime Life is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, integrity and accountability in order to comply with its Duty of Candour (the volunteering of any relevant information regarding the significant harm of any person within its care). In line with that commitment we expect employees, and others that we deal with, who have serious concerns about any aspect of the Prime Life’s work to come forward and voice those concerns. Prime Life believes that safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the clients in its care is paramount and as such takes a zero tolerance to abuse and neglect in all forms and expect their employees to do the same. Staff are expected to make sure that they understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and local arrangements for reporting. The policy applies to all employees, (including those designated as temporary, bank staff, volunteers or work experience), and those contractors working for Prime Life, for example, maintenance staff, drivers etc. It also covers suppliers and those providing services under a contract with Prime Life whilst on their premises. The Managing Director and Strategic Board have ultimate responsibility for this policy however its implementation and compliance is delegated through senior Management, Registered Managers and all other staff.

1. 3.    Aims of the Policy

The aims of the policy are to:

• Encourage all staff to feel confident in raising concerns.
• Question and act upon concerns about practice.
• Provide a way for staff to raise concerns in confidence.
• Ensure that staff receive a response to any concerns raised and how to pursue them if they are not satisfied.
• Provide reassurance that you will be protected from possible reprisals or victimisation if you have a reasonable belief that you have made any disclosures in the public interest.

 

1. 4.    Types of Concerns Covered

This policy document covers the following concerns but not exclusive to:

• Conduct which is an offence or a breach of law.
• Failure to comply with a legal obligation.
• Health and safety risks, including risks to clients, other employees and members of the public.
• Damage to the working environment and work equipment.
• Possible fraud and corruption including mis-use of client and company funds.
• Sexual, physical or other abuse of clients.
• Neglect of clients.
• Actions which are unprofessional, inappropriate or conflict with a general understanding of what is rights and wrong.
• Any other unethical conduct.

 Difference between Grievance & Whistleblowing

A grievance tends to be an issue, problem or complaint about their work, working conditions or employment rights. If you wish to complain to management about your treatment and have a personal interest in ensuring that the issue is addressed you should use the Prime Life grievance procedure NOT the whistleblowing route –details of this process can be found within the Grievance Policy. Whistleblowing is a process to alert others to a concern so that it can be addressed however they do not have a vested interest in the outcome of the investigation and do not need to prove the malpractice. When an individual raises a concern with a manager, they should consider whether it is a qualifying whistleblowing concern or whether the matter is a personal employment issue which would be more appropriately dealt with through the grievance procedure.  

1. 5.    Confidentiality

Prime Life will treat all concerns in confidence and every effort will be made not to reveal your identity if you so wish. There may be a need, however, for your identity to become known for example during legal, disciplinary or police investigations or proceedings. If this is the case, Prime Life will discuss this with the worker. This policy encourages you however to put your name to your concern whenever possible as this will help with investigating the concern raised, confirm evidence to substantiate allegations and give feedback to you regarding the concern.

1. 6.    Protection for workers

Prime Life recognizes that the decision to report a concern can be a difficult one to make. If what you are saying is true, you should have nothing to fear because you will be doing your duty to Prime Life as your employer and to those that you provide care for. Prime Life will not tolerate any harassment or victimisation and will take all reasonable steps to protect you when you raise a concern. Co-workers who victimise whistleblowers could be held personally liable for their actions. Prime Life will ensure that any individual who raises a genuine concern under this policy will not be at risk of losing their job or suffer any form of retribution as a result.

Protection under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA)

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects whistleblowers from detrimental or unfavourable treatment and victimisation from their employers and co-workers after they have made a qualifying disclosure (see Appendix 1) of a concern in the public interest. The Act covers all workers including those on temporary contracts or supplied by an agency and trainees. PIDA does not usually cover students or volunteers.

Internal disclosures

Prime Life encourages its staff to make internal disclosures (raise concerns directly with us) so that we can have the opportunity to address the issue. If a worker makes a qualifying disclosure internally to Prime Life, they will be protected by PIDA.

External disclosures

If a disclosure is made externally there are conditions which need to be satisfied before a disclosure will be protected by PIDA. One of these conditions must be met:

• If the disclosure is made to a ‘prescribed person’ (see Appendix 2), the worker must reasonably believe that the concern they are raising is one that is relevant to that prescribed person and that the disclosure is substantially true;
• A worker can also be protected if they reasonably believe that the disclosure is substantially true, the disclosure is not made for personal gain, it is reasonable to make the disclosure and one of the following conditions apply;
  • At the time the disclosure is made the worker reasonably believes that he/she will be subjected to a detriment by his/her employer if they make a disclosure to their employer or;
  • The worker reasonably believes that it is likely that evidence relating to the failure/wrongdoing will be concealed or destroyed if the disclosure is made to the employer or;
  • The worker has previously made a disclosure to his/her employer
  • Additional conditions apply to other wider disclosures to the police or media. These disclosures can be protected if the worker reasonably believes that the disclosure is substantially true, the disclosure is of an exceptionally serious nature and it is reasonable to make the disclosure.

 

1. 7.    How to Raise a Concern

Internal Disclosures

As a first step staff should raise any concerns with their immediate supervisor or Manager either face to face, by telephone, in writing either by letter or email. If you feel you cannot approach your immediate supervisor/Manager for any reason e.g. they are implicated in the concern you should approach a more senior Manager within Prime Life (see Appendix 3 for Prime Life structure) Concerns can also be made in writing to: Managing Director Prime Life Limited Caenarvon House 121 Knighton Church Road Leicester LE2 3JN If you feel that you wish to highlight a concern but are not comfortable approaching your supervisor, Manager, other senior Manager or by writing you can also use the dedicated Prime Life Whistleblowing Helpline. This is a confidential 24hr free phone line that will enable you to leave a message with your concerns. To make a confidential call please ring the Prime Life Whistleblowing Helpline on:

0333 313 1817

External Disclosures

If you feel that you have exhausted all internal routes to raise concerns and feel that nothing has been done and that you believe that the information is substantially true you may raise concerns with an external organisation e.g. the Care Quality Commission (see Appendix 2 for examples of relevant organisations). Wider disclosures for example to the police or media may be protected under certain circumstances.  Significant additional conditions apply to these forms of disclosure in order for disclosure to remain protected, with going to the media being a last resort.

1. 8.    Process for dealing with concerns raised

Where a concern has been raised you will receive an acknowledgement of your concern within 24hrs upon receipt of the disclosure. The concern will be taken seriously and be investigated by the most appropriate person(s) which may include Care Home Managers, Regional Directors & Associates, Director of Human Resources plus other Strategic Directors. Wherever possible you will be given feedback on the process and outcome of the investigation as soon as it is reasonable to do so. Prime Life take a serious view on false or malicious allegations and will take disciplinary action on staff that knowing make a disclosure that is untrue.

1. 9.    Support when you have raised a concern

Prime Life acknowledges that staff may feel isolated and unsure about what to do when they are thinking about raising a concern or following raising a concern. Advice on the Whistleblowing process is available from the Prime Life Human Resources Team, from the National Whistleblowing Helpline (see Further Guidance & Advice section), from your professional body or Trade Union if you are a member of one. Counselling services may be accessed via your GP or call the national helpline who may be able to help you.  

10.Training

Training on how to raise a concern will be covered during the Induction process and at regular intervals thereafter.

11. Monitoring & Review

Prime Life expects that all concerns raised are reported to the appropriate Regional Director and /or Managing Director. Outcomes of all concerns raised whether found to be valid or not will be logged. Analysis of themes and trends taken from all concerns raised will be used by Prime Life in a preventative capacity by the senior Management Team on a regular basis and will be used to subsequently inform this policy and procedure. This policy, procedures and its effectiveness will be reviewed on an annual basis or more frequently if required by both the Prime Life Strategic and Operational Board members.

12. Further Guidance & Advice

Prime Life acknowledges that this policy and procedures cannot cover all eventualities arising from concerns raised. Further support, guidance documents, good practice guides and bite size learning materials are available from the Quality Matters Team. A national Whistleblowing Helpline and website are also available to both NHS and Social Care staff using web address http://www.wbhelpline.org.uk/ You can make contact by sending an email, completing the on-line form or calling on 08000 724 725 The website contains lots of useful information for both Managers and workers about raising concerns at work. Professional regulators such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are able to provide their members with advice about whistleblowing.]]> 1151 0 0 0 http://localhost/whistleblowing-important/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:03:22 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1155 What is Whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is about raising concerns when you feel that someone or something is unsafe in your workplace. It is speaking out about things that you may have seen or heard that are abusive or neglectful or may be putting the clients that you work with or yourself at risk.

At PrimeLife it is not just about those working in our care homes reporting issues they may have seen or heard, but also friends, visitors and residents as well.

Why Might You Need to Raise Concerns?

PrimeLife has a ZERO tolerance of abuse and neglect.
All employees of PrimeLife have signed up to a code of conduct, which includes the responsibility to:

• Be accountable for your actions and omissions.
• Promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health & wellbeing of residents at all times.

At times, staff, visitors, friends, relatives or residents themselves may feel they need to speak out if they feel someone is being bullied, harassed, abused in any way or neglected in order to protect those people and keep them safe.

How Can Staff Raise Concerns at PrimeLife?

All of our staff are trained and aware of the reporting procedures they should follow to report behaviour that they feel is wrong or inappropriate. These procedures include

Speaking out to raise concerns can be a hard decision as you may feel that you are being disloyal or causing additional problems. However you must remember that by raising concerns at an early stage you can often stop the issue from becoming more serious. You can find out more about the types of concerns to raise by reading the Prime Life Whistleblowing ‘Raising Concerns’ Policy. There are also several bite size learning sheets that cover Safeguarding, Abuse and Neglect which will help you to identify if something is wrong in your workplace.

Prime Life encourages its staff to report issues as soon as possible using the following routes;

• Report directly to your Senior or Manager
• Report to a Regional or Associate Director
• Report to Managing Director or other senior board member
• Use the dedicated, confidential, free phone 24hr Prime Life Whistleblowing Helpline 0333 313 1817

How Can Friends, Relatives, Visitors or Clients Raise Concerns?

Within all of our homes, we have created a dedicated pack of literature, including a poster and leaflet which are easily and clearly displayed in communal areas. As well as these items, we have also launched our new dedicated freephone whistleblowing number.

All visitors to our home who wish to report a concern are encouraged to speak to the care home manager directly. If someone feels unable to do this then they can call the freephone whistleblowing number. This number is a dedicated service only for whistleblowing; it is operated 24 hours and a day and is completely confidential.

Whistleblowing freephone number 0333 313 1817

What Happens After You Have Raised a Concern?

After your concern has been raised it will be logged and you will receive a response within 24hrs (if you are happy to be contacted and have provided your details). The issue will then be investigated and any appropriate action taken. To help the process of investigation it is important to give as much information as possible, be specific about dates, times, what happened and the order of events, who was involved and whether there were any witnesses.

]]> 1155 0 0 0 http://localhost/go-choosing-right-mental-health-adult-care-home/ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:57:43 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1167 By Bev Hopkins – Care Home Manager Stoneygate Oaklands

What sort of a care home is Stoneygate Oaklands?

Stoneygate Oaklands, on London Road in Leicester is a care home for adults with mental health difficulties. Clients suffer from any number of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, alcoholism, drug problems, loneliness, dissociative disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anger problems, paranoia, panic attacks and many more.

Each and every client is different and will have their own unique mix of conditions and disorders that have resulted in them needing to live in a supported care home environment.

How do people generally come to be referred to your home?

The majority of clients in my home come via social services. Usually I will receive a call from social services to advise they have someone they would like to place at the home. They will send over a care assessment they will have completed for me to review.

Following this receiving the care assessment from social services I will always go an visit the individual myself to carry out my own assessment. Depending on the needs and conditions the individual may have I can often carry out several assessments before offering a place at the home.

It can be difficult to produce accurate care assessments after only seeing someone a handful of times. By their very nature those suffering from mental illness can be very different day to say. They will often answers questions depending on their mood that day, and they can demonstrate certain behaviours one day and then not the next. Therefore I like to go and visit the person myself to carry out my own assessment. This also allows me to meet the individual and get a feel for whether I think we can support their needs at our home.

Do you also have people who are privately referred to the home, either by a friend, family member or themselves?

Yes we do – although not many. I still go through exactly same procedure of visiting the individual to carry out my own assessment before making a decision as to whether or not I think my home may be the right place for them.

When you are working with people on a private basis it is much more likely they will have family or friends involved. Therefore part of my job is also to support and reassure them and answer any questions they may have about the care needs of the client, and their potential life at the home.

What would a care assessment cover and how are they carried out?

The care assessment is carried out in a face-to-face manner. I will visit the individual and just talk through various aspects of the assessment whilst I make notes based on what the individual tells me and what I observe. The key areas within the assessment include:

• Physical health  - how fit and able they are, whether they have any physical conditions or illnesses
• Mobility – how mobile they are, are they able to get upstairs, do they need a wheelchair etc.
• Eating – what are their eating habits like. Are they able to cook for themselves?
• Drinking – Do they suffer from alcoholism or have they in the past?
• Mental health – What mental health problems do they suffer with and are these currently being treated?
• Sleep – What are their sleep patterns like. Do they struggle with sleeping in any way?
• Personal hygiene – Are they able to wash and dress themselves? Are they aware of what is required to ensure they practice adequate personal hygiene habits?
• Communication – How are they able to communicate with others. Do they feel more comfortable in a group or a one-to-one conversation. Are they open to discussing their problems and feelings or do they tend to close down. Do they suffer from anger issues?

Whilst not exhaustive this gives a pretty good idea of the types of areas we will be looking at.

Once you have carried out your assessment how do you decide if your home is the right place for that individual?

Following my initial assessment I will make a decision about the person coming into the home based on a) whether I feel we can meet the needs of the individual and b) how that person will fit in and live alongside others who are already in the home.

If I feel we would be able to offer them a place I would invite them to visit the home with a friend or relative if they have someone they can bring, to stay for lunch and dinner, and to join in with any activities that are happening that day.

Following the initial trial day, and providing both the individual and myself feel that the home can support their needs we will then suggest that they join us for a second trial day – or possibly a weekend stay and then finally for a for a full months trial.

During these trials we would be reviewing and amending our original assessments, seeing how they got along with staff and others in the home, reviewing how we can meet their day-to-day needs and seeing whether the home would have a positive impact on their life.

Once someone has moved into the home, how long do they normally stay?

This is entirely down to the individual. For some it could be for a relatively short space of time – less than a year, but for others it could become their home for the rest of their lives.

For those who wish to regain independence and live in the community again we will work hard alongside them to help them achieve this. This will include helping them to find work, engage in community projects and centres and eventually help to locate them a suitable place to live independently.

How do you go about keeping family and friends involved and informed?

We like nothing more than for family members to take an active role in our client’s day-to-day life where they can and are able. We understand the difficulties both physically and mentally of having a close relative with mental health needs and we work hard to support the family as well as the individual.

We operate a complete open door policy. Our clients are free to come and go as they like, and friends and relatives are also allowed to come and visit whenever they like. We go to great lengths to keep family and friends informed of any developments – phoning on a regular basis to give updates, and even popping round for a cup of tea and a catch up if they live near-by.

Finally what advice would you give to someone looking to place someone with special mental health needs in a care home?

Most care home providers will have a pretty good website. Have a look online, talk to social workers and your local GP and find out about the homes in your area.

Ring the homes you are interested in. Explain what you are looking for and listen to their advice – they will often be able to advise if their home is right for you, or if not recommend somewhere else.

Visit a number of homes – to see for yourself. Think about how you'd feel being in the home, is it welcoming, do you feel comfortable, are the staff approachable and easy to get on with, what are the facilities like – bedrooms, lounge and dining areas?

Speak to the other residents and see what they think.
Go on a couple of trial days. Visit at different times, during the morning, but also when busier around meal times.]]> 1167 0 0 0 http://localhost/peaker-park-supports-fundraising-challenge-in-memory-of-andrew-brown/ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:46:24 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1300
Laura Brown, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is attempting to scale the heights of Kilimanjaro this autumn in memory of her brother, Andrew Brown, with funds raised going to CLIC Sargent, which supports children and young people with cancer.

Peaker Park Care Home, where Andrew was cared for during the last six weeks of his life, has donated £250 towards this important cause.

Andrew was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of brain tumour called ganglioglioma in February 2013 and died in September 2014 aged just 26.

Laura said:
“Andrew was shy, quiet and lovely and he was unassuming. He never wanted to make a fuss. “The reason I am doing this is to take something positive out of what happened. The charity was very close to Andrew’s heart, they paid for him to go to the British GP at Silverstone and the care home were really good as well.”

Peaker Park offers palliative care to people aged over 18 in addition to its care for the elderly.
The chairman, Peter Van Herrewege, arranged for F1 memorabilia hand-signed by Lewis Hamilton for Andrew’s room.

Laura added: “We can’t really say enough about the care he got at Peaker Park, they were excellent. When we had to leave him at night we didn’t worry because the nurses were so good.”

Nurse Nadia Jacinto, who cared for Andrew, said: “We made Andrew feel as settled as possible including steps like having an Xbox in his room. He was a wonderful man and we’re glad to be able to help Laura with her fundraising.”

The 23-year-old has started training for the challenge to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro, which at 5,895 metres above sea level, is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. She will be flying out on September 24.

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Awards across 14 categories were given out to both individuals and care homes as a whole, to reward them for their continued efforts and good practice in the care industry.

We’re proud to announce that our Kirklees Care Home in Grimsby won the award for Specialist Adult Care. The twenty-one bed centre specialises in caring for younger adults with learning disabilities, and there are a wide variety of activities going on to give residents a positive atmosphere to live in.

Diane, sister of one resident, says:
‘My brother is happy living here. The residents get looked after well and they have regular outings and treats. Most importantly, the staff are so helpful and friendly’.

The CCG stated that the Specialist Adult Care award would ‘go to a care provider who demonstrates the delivery of high quality services to users requiring specialist care including, for example, learning disability, physical disability and mental health’.

Members of the North East Lincolnshire CCG presented the award to staff members at Kirklees, who were overwhelmed for the recognition they received. Michelle Holliday, the manager of the home, told us that ‘it was a lovely ceremony to attend’ and that they ‘couldn’t be more thrilled with this award’.

For further details about the awards head over to www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk.]]> 1411 0 0 0 http://localhost/living-eggs-project-at-holmes-house/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:43:38 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1442 Earlier this month the Leicestershire based home introduced a number of chickens and provided incubators for some of the eggs to hatch. Both residents and staff took great pleasure in collecting freshly laid chicken eggs for cooking and the progress of the developing chicks was eagerly monitored as well. Once the chicks were born the residents really enjoyed passing them around and watching them take their first steps.



The whole activity has been very rewarding for everyone involved. ‘Looking after the chickens and the chicks as well as collecting the eggs has given residents something to look forward to on a daily basis’ says Rachel Livingstone, manager of the home. One resident in particular, Peter, particularly enjoyed helping to build the coop for the chickens [photographed below] and the project will continue to run over the next few months.

]]> 1442 0 0 0 http://localhost/the-rewards-of-mental-health-care/ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:31:16 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1463
Although mental illness is common there is still a strong social stigma attached to it, and people’s conditions are often made worse by the discrimination they receive. In our experience we understand that there can be positive outcomes both long-term and permanent, providing that the proper support is given.

In fact, mental health care across all of our seventeen specialist homes is nothing but rewarding for everyone involved.
For starters, our mental health care homes feel homely. Many visitors are often shocked at how ‘normal’ the homes are when they arrive. As well as comfortable living and outdoor areas, a lot of the homes offer residents the ability to live in their own private flat, such as is the case at Island Place, Leicester.

Whilst for many in homes their mental health problems are often linked to violence and an inability to sustain relationships, we experience and promote strong sense of friendship and community within our homes. Residents will meet regularly, either once a week or every month, to catch up with each other and make social plans such as where they would all like to go on holiday for that year. These meetings help to enhance the group dynamic, and whilst staff members are involved it is the residents that are happy to lead these discussions.

Activities outside of the home are extremely important too. One of our care home managers, at Old Station Close in Leicestershire, Bernie Moscrop, has set up several initiatives around community involvement. The ‘Old Station Rambling Club’ allows residents to ‘get together and go for a nice walk, whether it be near or far’. Meanwhile, the ‘Diners Club’ offers residents the chance to choose where they would like to eat and make reservations at local restaurants.

Activities like these help to give residents many benefits, such as raised self-esteem. One resident of the home would struggle to bath or shave himself when he first arrived at Old Station Close, but Diners Club has changed this; he now thoroughly enjoys getting ready for the evening ahead and often wears a suit! What’s more, we’ve learned that residents will actually sleep better as a result. The natural tiredness from these activities has even helped to reduce the levels of extra medication that some would previously need in order to relax.

Helping residents to build their own independence is another huge part of the supported living that our care homes provide. Claire Hopkins, manager of Stoneygate Road Care Home and Island Place Care Centre, stresses the importance of keeping restrictions to a minimum; ‘we don’t want to pressure residents with negative rules’. Similarly, Carol Jones at Old Station Close has set up a positive recognition scheme whereby residents can carry out some of the support worker duties if they want to, such as tidying their own room or folding their clothes. The number of tasks carried out by each resident is recorded on a monthly basis and we find that this helps them work towards achieving new goals.

Initiatives like this greatly improve residents’ quality of life but they also encourage residents to learn new skills. At Old Station Close, residents are given the opportunity to join in on some courses and training that staff members themselves receive. For example, one resident, Melvin, has just completed a fire safety training course that he can use in job applications should he wish to complete them in the future. Likewise, 50 year-old Jenny was helped at Stoneygate Road to complete her level 5 NVQ in health and social childcare. Ashlands Care Home also provided Jenny with a work placement that helped her to complete this qualification, and it was a really positive achievement for her after a long background of severe violence.

Above all, staff members are experienced, dedicated and most importantly positive in all aspects of their duties. Claire ‘loves to see her residents’ achievements’ and Bernie comments that it is ‘so rewarding to watch them grow within themselves and take on more responsibility’.

]]> 1463 0 0 0 http://localhost/ve-day-at-westerlands/ Wed, 20 May 2015 11:01:40 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1470
The day was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share memories and stories with each other, and there was plenty of music and dancing too. Roseyln Shallcross and a duo called Flashback both performed to much applause, and the dance floor was set for those who wanted to get up and wave their union jacks!

There was plenty for everyone to eat as well. In true British tradition, the home laid out an impressive cake sale, and hotdogs and burgers were also available throughout the day, which suited the hot weather perfectly!

Along with the raffle and the tombola, the event helped to raise £200.00 in total and Home Manager, Hannah Cawsey, couldn’t be more thrilled:
‘VE Day was absolutely brilliant… It was a good team effort’.
She was delighted that staff came in on their days off especially to join in and lend a helping a hand, and the day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone involved.

]]> 1470 0 0 0 http://localhost/major-developments-to-expand-our-brand-of-high-quality-care-a-spend-of-3-million-and-a-new-acquisition/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1503
We’ve also taken over the recently renamed care home ‘The Fieldings’, also in Nottinghamshire, completing an extensive overhaul of the environment, staff and processes to transform this home for the better.

Our Developments Director, Simon Van Herrewege, is hoping for more “quality acquisitions” in this latest phase of growth. In a recent interview he said:
“We are proud of our reputation for providing a high-quality standard of care tailored to each individual, which we have worked hard to achieve.

“Our principles are simple, we offer comfortable, homely and safe living in a friendly and sociable environment. We are now in a position to expand this offering through developing our existing care homes and by acquiring new homes.

“This is an exciting time for the company, with these latest developments heralding our ambitious plans to expand our brand of high-quality care. Our aim is to grow the company further as a result of our ambition to develop new facilities, and find good quality acquisitions, be it a group provider of care homes, or individual care operators. We are always interested in on or off market opportunities.”

Phoenix Park Care Village was a finalist in the National Healthcare Design Awards 2010 when it was first completed and we are very excited about the addition of a new social centre. The work is already underway and expected to be completed in March 2016 costing about £2.5 million.

The refurbishment programme at Little Acres, a specialist adult home for those with learning disabilities, is underway. The extension work started in April and should be finished by September 2015 at a cost of about £400,000. The existing home will also be refurbished, which has involved residents and staff choosing their own décor, furniture, fabric, flooring and finishes from a range of options.

We now have 60 homes located across the UK and we continue to provide a wide range of care services, including care for older people, residential nursing, mental illness and learning disability care as well as supported living, extra care housing, dementia care, palliative care nursing and respite care. To search our list of care homes, please click here.]]> 1503 0 0 0 http://localhost/beechlands-care-home-wins-200-in-asda-charity-project/ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:34:03 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1521
Harish Desai nominated the Leicester-based care home, which specialises in care for mental health, for the high quality of service that his brother, Kalpana Desai, receives at the home.

After a decision making process, the ASDA Foundation decided to award Beechlands care home with a charitable donation of £200, to the benefit of the 18 residents who live there.
The cheque was presented on 16 June to care home manager, Mikayla Pawley, who is delighted by this latest success:

‘This is a great gesture by Kalpana and her family, and it is a positive reminder that our continued efforts and developments are worthwhile’.

The money will go towards a group trip for the residents and staff at Beechlands care home, to celebrate the occasion, and we would like to say special thanks to Harish Desai for making this possible.

To learn more about Beechlands care home, please click here.]]> 1521 0 0 0 http://localhost/introducing-dementia-care-training-in-partnership-with-age-uk/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:25:59 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1601
The programme was set up by Age UK in response to the Government’s National Dementia Strategy, which involves a targeted campaign with care home and home care providers to improve diagnosis and post diagnosis support.

The ‘Remember Me’ programme focusses on the importance of respecting every individual living with dementia for who they were, who they are, and recognising that same person is still there. It helps care workers to put themselves in the shoes of those they care for and to understand their personal challenges, so that their care can be tailored accordingly. Dementia can cause sufferers to retreat into periods of their past, and the programme helps care workers make sense of their behaviours by understanding where they think they are, allowing them to step back into their reality.

We will be running the training programme in three of our care homes initially – Peaker Park, Westerlands and Rutland Care Village – with a view to role the programme out to all of our care homes thereafter.

Speaking about the training programme, Vicki Shaw, our Director of Quality Matters, said:
‘This is a really exciting time for PrimeLife. It’s a great programme for us to be involved with and we’re looking forward to seeing some tangible outcomes for our clients. It’s a big investment for us but it’s great to know that the money will be going back into further research, so it will benefit Age UK as well.’

The first round of training is on going until the end of October, and everyone involved is really looking forward to see what positive changes will emerge.]]> 1601 0 0 0 http://localhost/jack-turns-103/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:29:04 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1046
Jack has been at the Rutland Care Village for just under a year and has certainly made a big impression on all the staff and other residents. Staff describe him as an inspiration, he often wanders into the kitchen and helps himself to whatever he wants if he is hungry between meals, he loves an occasional mug of oxo and never has a bad word to say about anyone.

Jack has experienced a lot in life; he worked in the ironstone quarries in Market Overton and Clipsham and has always enjoyed football and boxing and continues to watch these with other residents within the home. After his wife sadly passed away ten years ago Jack remained active and independent, living in his flat with minimal support coming in, and still he prides himself on his independence.

His positive outlook on life comes a lot through his family. Having 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren Jack always has plenty of visitors to share his stories with. All of his family attended his private party in one of the lounges at the care village and even now at 103 Jack says ‘He still doesn’t feel any older!’

]]> 2134 0 0 0 http://localhost/residents-lyndon-croft-enjoy-community-meals-week-nacc/ Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:52:37 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1115

Residents and staff at our Lyndon Croft Care Home near Solihull participated in a group meal organised for community meals week created to encourage “good-quality nutrition for older people.”

The residents of Lyndon Croft enjoyed a meal at the National Motor Cycle Museum, Bickenhill, as part of National Community Meals Week, an initiative created by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) and took place between 10-14 November.

Quality Matters Manager at PrimeLife, Vicki Shaw, said:
“We have backed this initiative because as a provider of high-quality care we are also passionate about good-quality nutrition for older people. Making sure older people have nutritious food and drinks is fundamental to good-quality care. A healthy diet has untold benefits, including helping to prevent long-term conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. That’s why our menus are always full of healthy and nutritious food.”

The meal was organised to take place at the same time as a relay which allowed residents to see a convoy of community meals delivery vehicles drive the length and breadth of the UK.A

At PrimeLife we work hard to ensure that the food served within our care homes is of the best quality. Sam Wicks, the chef at PrimeLife’s Peaker Park Care Village, Leicestershire, prepared the lunch enjoyed on the day at Lyndon Croft. Sam was also selected as a finalist in the Care Cook of the Year 2014 award organised by the NACC.

The chair of the NACC, Neel Radia, said: “National Community Meals Week and the ongoing campaign is fundamentally about helping older people and presents a fantastic opportunity for care providers, businesses and communities to do something for the older people of today and tomorrow.

“The week coincided with the onset of the colder, darker months when older people, especially those living alone, are at their most vulnerable and in need of regular contact, support, warmth and nourishment. Only by ensuring that everyone understands the unique and highly beneficial role the community meals service plays in society, supporting our most vulnerable, will we be able to protect its future.”

]]> 2135 0 0 0 http://localhost/end-of-summer-festivities-at-primelife/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:23:12 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1632
Clarence House and Netherlands home recently held a joint summer fete, with all the usual fun activities and a great opportunity for residents to talk to new people. The event also raised a fantastic £438. The money will be spent on a day out or holiday, to a destination that is selected by the residents themselves.

Senior Carer Kim Lingard from Clarence House said “the event was a huge success, everyone had a great time and we’re thrilled to have raised such a good pot of money.”

Little Acres also got into the summer spirit with a vintage themed tea party. Many cupcakes were baked and then presented beautifully with all sorts of decorations and colour. Old photographs, posters and beautiful illustrations were also hung up on the wall especially for the occasion – a talking point for many about their memories over the years.

At PrimeLife homes there is always an opportunity for staff and residents to sit down together, but events like these make those moments extra special. For more information about our homes, please click here.

]]> 1632 0 0 0 http://localhost/knitting-for-a-good-cause-at-peaker-park/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1648 The group has been going strong for 10 months now and it is open to anyone at the home who enjoys knitting. Margaret, Pat and Elizabeth [pictured below] are just three of our most enthusiastic residents, who come together with the rest of the group 3 times a week in order to plan new projects.



They decided to knit for charity when the home’s activity co-ordinator came across the ‘Knit for Peace’ and ‘Knit a Square’ campaigns. Both charities accept knitted garments that are then sent to people who really need them. Knit for Peace concentrates on helping homeless refugees whilst Knit a Square collects knitted squares that are then made into hats, jumpers or other useful items for orphans in Africa and other areas overseas.

Peaker Park’s knitting group has always enjoyed making blankets for their fellow residents so this global cause was something they wanted to get involved with.
Most recently the group knitted over 50 squares, 53 stitches wide, which Pat’s daughter then crocheted together to make a blanket. They are now in the process of their next project and will alternate between the charities.

Click here for more information on Knit for Peace and Knit a Square, as well as finding more information about Peaker Park here.]]> 1648 0 0 0 http://localhost/friendship-blessing-at-little-acres/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:23:07 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1671
David and Sheila met each other at Little Acres and they have been together for 5 years now. Recently they asked if a special ceremony could take place at the home to celebrate their love. They decided that a friendship blessing was exactly what they wanted, a day in which to be thankful for their close bond with one another. Family and friends agreed that this was a wonderful idea and a date was arranged for it to be held.

A minister carried out the blessing last month and David bought beautiful rings for the couple to wear. Family and friends, from both inside and outside of the home, watched as Sheila walked down the aisle that had been beautifully laid out for her. Over 70 people attended the ceremony and it was a heart-warming occasion for everyone involved. David and Sheila are pictured with friends and family below:



Care home manager Marie said: ‘It was lovely to be a part of David and Sheila’s special day. They do absolutely everything together and it couldn’t have been a better celebration for them. The home was in very good spirits and it was fantastic to have everyone come together.

James Wood, PrimeLife’s Managing Director, also offered his congratulations to the happy couple and regarded the whole occasion as a ‘lovely way to celebrate their relationship’.

‘The Right Time’ provided great music and entertainment throughout the day and everyone was singing ‘All things bright and beautiful’ in high chorus.


David and Sheila are currently planning a short holiday together and we couldn’t be happier for them.

For more information about Little Acres care home, please click here.]]> 1671 0 0 0 http://localhost/raising-our-standard-of-service/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:44:32 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1695 Internal training was recently carried out at Fir Close, in Louth, Lincolnshire, which has inspired staff and improved levels of care.

The training company, One Way Training, has introduced some innovative new ways to deliver the sessions.
Barbara Lambert, from the training company, ran the short taught sessions, which are followed by observations of practice to check the knowledge learned was being applied correctly.

A detailed report is then compiled for managers so they too can understand the learning process and evaluate the training, which has been undertaken.

A member of staff, from the care home, said: “The staff enjoy Barbara’s training methods so much that they are always willing to attend her sessions – even on days off.

They leave the training sessions full of knowledge, discussing what activities they have completed in the sessions and saying how much they have enjoyed it.

“I have heard the staff in the training sessions with Barbara, interacting and taking full opportunity of Barbara's vast knowledge.”

A number of key areas are covered throughout the sessions, which include dignity in care, challenging behaviour with people living with dementia and mental health issues and safeguarding adults.

James Wood, Managing Director of PrimeLife, said:
“At PrimeLife we are committed to ensuring our high standards of care are not only maintained but improved. This is why we commissioned this excellent training programme.
“Barbara goes the extra mile and will follow up on areas of good practice that she sees around PrimeLife homes.
“She recently worked with a member of staff who showed a keen interest in a client with dementia who wanted to take up writing. Barbara worked with all parties involved and it was discovered that the client had a real talent when putting pen to paper.”

]]> 1695 0 0 0 http://localhost/happy-new-year/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:59:23 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1710 Six of our Lincolnshire homes celebrated with a large Christmas party on the 11^th December. Fir Close, Netherlands, Clarence House, The Old Rectory, Glengarriff House and Tamar House all came together to make friends and enjoy the festivities.

Around 80 people attended across all 6 homes and there was plenty of good food to be enjoyed. Vegetable soup as well as hot turkey and stuffing rolls were on offer (not forgetting cranberry sauce!)

James Courtney provided fantastic entertainment and we were glad to be joined by local Community Support officers too. Even Santa made it across – we’d like to thank the Tattershall and Coningsby Lions for their support on the day.

Fir Close manager, Sue Capes, said that ‘it was an amazing event and a great opportunity for residents to get to know each other.’ 

One of the residents at Fir Close, Ethel, also turned 99 on Boxing Day so the home had a double celebration with family coming over to wish her a happy birthday.

Rested and refreshed, we’re all very much looking forward to what 2016 will bring! Wishing you all a happy New Year.
]]> 1710 0 0 0 http://localhost/little-acres-receives-400000-extension/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 10:11:37 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1744  located on Spencer Drive in Nuthall.

The site, which provides services for adult clients with learning or physical disabilities, currently has 17 beds.

The single storey extension has created eight extra rooms, complete with en-suites, and has taken the total number of beds to 25.
The existing facility has been knocked through and refurbished to enhance the communal areas already in place, and the additional accommodation registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
In addition to the interior work, the outside space has been re-landscaped so the patio and pathways now provide easier access for residents to move around and enjoy all the grounds.

PrimeLife’s Regional Director Shona Noon said: “The residents at the home have a range of physical disabilities, which we took into consideration when we drew up the extension plans.
“The larger rationale for the investment was the need to invest in newer services so that PrimeLife can continue to grow and improve quality of life for all our residents, in comfortable settings that meet their ongoing needs and aspirations.”

In 2011 when Little Acres was last refurbished, a themed cinema room and computer room was created.
All accommodation is in excess of national standards and the work was carried out by S&S Construction Ltd, who we have used on a large number of projects.

For more information about Little Acres please click here.  ]]> 1744 0 0 0 http://localhost/caring-people-learning-disabilities/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:56:52 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1751 disabilities. We want to go the extra mile, above and beyond what’s expected elsewhere in the industry, and aim to promote inclusion, independence and choice.

Learning disabilities, although they can be categorised, can vary significantly from person to person. Each person is unique, and in most cases, there will be some reduced intellectual and social ability. In others, there may also be certain physical or emotional conditions. Regardless of these differences, we make sure our residents receive personalised care.

People with learning disabilities have the same needs that we all have. They want freedom, choice, to live independently, to have self-esteem, engage socially, and live as full of a life as possible. Our individual care plans allow us to deliver some of the best care available. Through these plans, we are able to focus on and outline specific areas of support. Physical health, social interaction, and pressure placement – through group activities, and one to one sessions all these areas, and more, are covered.

We try to set a reasonable aim with each coming year so that progression is maintained, and there is a definite sense of achievement when these goals are met. All this contributes to the resident’s self-esteem, and in turn, makes sure everyone is involved in the warm, welcoming community we try to build at each of our care homes.

Across all of our homes we accommodates a number of residents, varying in age and circumstances. The levels of support will be unique, tailor made, and might include anything from assisting with everyday personal needs, to more specific domestic tasks throughout the home.

It is important to us that people with learning disabilities develop a fulfilling life and a role within their local community. We arrange frequent visits to day centres and our residents each hold their own bus pass. It is also common for our residents to take trips to the cinema, go bowling, and spend time at local Center Parcs. However we understand that community involvement can be a distressing thought for some people so we always make sure that residents approach new activity at their own pace. Overall our aim is to work towards reducing the restrictions our residents face, whether these stem from a lack of confidence or from more physical symptoms.

There are also lots of home based activities that residents love to participate in. At our home in Nottingham, Little Acres, carers have made note of how the home’s residents thoroughly enjoy using the Nintendo Wii. Little Acres have also recently acquired a typewriter. Resources like these give each resident the chance to acquire new skills as well as develop old ones. Marie Merrick, manager of the home said:

“A lot of our residents have trouble with reading and writing so the typewriter has been fantastic, giving them the opportunity to practice these skills”.

Meanwhile at The Mount, our care home in Hull, we’ve helped many residents overcome personal restrictions. One resident suffered a stroke and was met with a number of restrictions that meant she could no longer participate in many of the activities that she previously took pleasure in. But through the care provided by PrimeLife, she has been encouraged to actively pursue many of the things she once enjoyed.

We believe that life needs to be about what you can do and our learning disability care staff are advocates of independent living and supporting residents to help them get the best out of life.

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It’s been an exciting few weeks where both staff and residents have been watching games together and dressing up in blue to show their support.

One resident at Holmes House, John ‘Ian’ King, aged 78, played centre half for Leicester in 1963 and has been following Leicester’s progress very closely, talking to others in the home about his history in the team.

Ian was very definite that Leicester would do well this season and he’s over the moon that they’ve officially won the title. You can see him below, sporting his original kit from the 60s.



Vicki Shaw, our Director of Quality matters, who visited the home this week, said:

‘It’s been wonderful to see everyone come together for the football. Ian will be watching Leicester’s final game on Sunday with his family and the rest of Homes House will be celebrating with decorated cakes and having a kick around whilst listening to the match.’

The celebrations have been continuing at Stoneygate Oaklands as well, where staff and residents have made their own homemade banner to support the Foxes.



And not forgetting our team at Head Office, who are continuing to wear blue in celebration.

We’re looking forward to watching Leicester’s two remaining games in the season and many are looking forward to seeing the awarding of the cup this weekend.

For more information about our Leicestershire homes, please search here.]]> 1801 0 0 0 http://localhost/primelife-top-20-recommended-care-home-group-2016/ Fri, 06 May 2016 12:28:08 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1806
Every day, visitors and residents fill in review cards that let us know how well we’re doing, and these reviews are counted and moderated by the leading UK Care Home website, Carehome.co.uk.

The 2016 Carehome.co.uk awards reveal that the quantity and quality of these reviews places us in the top 20 of large care home groups recognised within the industry.

Our Managing Director, James Wood, says:
‘We think it’s very important to have your voice heard, whether you’re a resident or visitor, so we’re delighted by the positive response that we’ve had from these reviews.’

When searching on our website for suitable care homes across East Midlands, West Midlands and North Lincolnshire, you can now find a link next to each home that has live reviews on Carehome.co.uk.

To begin looking for a care home now, please click here.]]> 1806 0 0 0 http://localhost/falls-prevention-primelife/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:08:40 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1824 Holmes House, located on Kenilworth Road in Wigston, was asked to take part in a pilot by Leicestershire County Council, alongside two other care homes in the area.

The project involved introducing devices and systems to help a person maintain their safety and wellbeing. Some of the technologies used included a fall pendant, a bed sensor, a pressure mat and a movement detector which all helped alert staff if high-risk residents were on the move.

Vicki Shaw, our Director of Quality Matters, said:
“Taking part in this pilot was hugely beneficial as the findings showed the number of falls reduced by 83 per cent across all the participating care homes.

“Over the 12-week period of the pilot, there was also a reduction of 27 calls made to the East Midlands Ambulance Service. We believe the project has demonstrated significant benefits in using assistive technology to improve outcomes and quality of life for residents.”

Councillor Dave Houseman, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said: “We’re pleased with the results from Holmes House. We’ll be discussing a further roll-out of the scheme to produce better services and significant health savings.”

Early indications from the pilot also showed the technologies were beneficial to those who have dementia and similar illnesses because they were less anxious.

Previous research has suggested that older people who live in care homes are three times more likely to fall than older people living in their own homes. A total of 25 per cent of those people suffer serious injuries and approximately 40 per cent of care home hospital admissions have occurred from falling over.

The project combined the assistive technology with specific training for falls which was also provided by Leicestershire County Council.

Following on from the success of this pilot project we will now be rolling the programme out across our Leicestershire County Council homes, with more details to follow soon.

To read more about Holmes House, click here.    ]]> 1824 0 0 0 http://localhost/thoughts-primelife-care-assistant/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:55:59 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1868
In light of all these developments, we could not find a more appropriate time to take a moment to reflect on all of this with one of our youngest employees, Joseph O’Connor.

Chloe Davies, our HR Advisor for the Eastern Region, travelled to Mill House Care Centre to speak to the young Apprentice Care Assistant, to find out about his experience with PrimeLife and gain his perspective on these recent changes:

'Joseph joined PrimeLife in September 2015 after finishing his school education at Cambridge Regional College. Joseph was looking for experience in health and social care and discovered Mill House through Norfolk Training Centre.

When asked what inspired him to pursue a position in Care, Joseph told me that it was a ‘personal’ vocation and that he had ‘cared for a family member’ throughout his life.

Joseph went on to explain that he had joined PrimeLife because of its ‘homely’ environment, where he could gain experience in many aspects of care.

Achievements and Reflection

Mill house Care Centre offers care to clients with dementia and those who have needs associated with old age.
Although Joseph has experience volunteering with young people with learning difficulties, I was interested to find out what he had learnt and experienced since becoming a Care Assistant in an environment of which he had little understanding.

Joseph admitted that he ‘struggled with some aspects of care at the beginning’ of his role yet his commitment and dedication is verified by the confidence and knowledge he exudes today, an appraisal that is shared by his Manager, Melissa Stroud.

From speaking to Joseph it is evident that he has gained many insights and embraced various training opportunities since joining Mill House.
Joseph went on to talk to me about his duties which range from ‘personal care’ to promoting independence and dignity. Joseph supports clients with limited mobility and has successfully completed training in the use of hoists and other mobility aids.

Joseph spoke with such assurance and enthusiasm and even took the time to enlighten me about the technique of ‘stand aiding’. Joseph stated that one of the skills he had acquired in particular since joining Mill House was ‘the ability to work independently and more confidently’ and has developed his ‘ability to deal with aggressive and challenging behaviour’.

Joseph stated that one of the highlights of his role is ‘building relationships with both residents and staff members’ but that the biggest reward is the ‘feeling of making a difference in people’s lives’.

The National Living Wage

After establishing the personal rewards of working in care, I went on to talk to Joseph about the recent introduction of the national living wage.

This year PrimeLife chose to apply the national living wage to all of our PrimeLife employees, despite the legal application for those aged 25 and over. A £1.6 million investment was made in order to recognise the importance of every staff member in our organisation.

Joseph informed that the pay review had been a ‘topic of conversation in the homes before its introduction and went on to emphasise that it was a ‘positive’ development that will ‘make a difference’ in living standards and motivate PrimeLife employees.

Long Term Goals

I really enjoyed talking to Joseph at Mill House. It is obvious from his demeanour and language how passionate he is about caring for others.
Joseph eventually wants to work with children with autism and learning difficulties and feels that his experience with PrimeLife has equipped him with skills and experience that will prepare him for his next role.

Although he is ‘really enjoying’ his ‘work at Mill House’, Joseph feels that working with children is his ultimate vocation and I wish him to best of luck on his journey.

Like Joseph, all of our staff have access to a wealth of training opportunities, all of which are free of charge and part of our development programme.
PrimeLife offer care to a wide variety of client groups and homes that specialise in caring for clients with various needs, such as young adults and the elderly. Career progression is available for those willing to train, learn and possibly re-locate in order to develop their skills in the care sector.

Since joining PrimeLife as a HR Administrator, I have had the opportunity to develop my own skills and experience in both the operational and business sector.'

PrimeLife is dedicated to recognising and developing their employees to the best of their ability. Joseph’s story illustrates how all of our team have the potential to inspire results and promote quality throughout our organisation.

Click here to find out more about working for PrimeLife.]]> 1868 0 0 0 http://localhost/summer-excursions-residents-primelife/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:15:57 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1878
As well as a boat trip along the river the group also went on a number of short walks and visited the RNLU Whitby Museum. Here the residents really enjoyed learning about the area and many had not visited Whitby before.

The group also stopped at a pub in Aidensfield as many of them are fans of the TV show ‘Heartbeat’ that is set in this location. Care Home Manager, Marie, said:

‘We had a fantastic time in Whitby. The weather was perfect and the residents really enjoyed themselves. It was lovely for us all to be out in the fresh air, taking in new views, and everyone has been talking about the excursion for days.’

The trip took place on a Saturday, which meant that nearly all of the residents could go along and with an extension at Little Acres last year the weekend trips are becoming more social than ever.

The home is now planning a trip up to The Deep Aquarium in Hull. Many of the residents enjoy seeing animals and after Whitby all of the residents are excited about another weekend adventure!
Little Acres cares for adults with learning disabilities. For more information please click here.]]> 1878 0 0 0 http://localhost/celebrating-queens-90th-birthday/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:19:03 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1888 th birthday last month, a number of our homes held events to mark this momentous occasion.

At Beechlands, located in Clarendon Park in Leicester, the residents and staff successfully hosted a street party on Central Avenue on 12^th June. They took part in a range of games and activities including an egg and spoon race, a treasure hunt, a cake baking competition and a three legged race. The spoils were shared between the residents and staff. Residents made crowns and decorated tables for the event too.

  

The local community were also treated to guitar entertainment, which went down a treat, received to rapturous applause. A member of staff from Beechlands said: “The neighbours thanked our residents for taking part in the day and said we had all been great company, which made for an even more positive outcome from the event.”

Over at Clarence House, situated in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, they threw a Royal Garden Party in the Queen’s honour, which included cream teas and fruit punch followed by a Royal Disco. A raffle was also held to raise more money for the residents’ social fund.

Finally, the residents of Mill House, situated in Fakenham, Norfolk, commemorated the Queen’s milestone by holding their annual Strawberry Fair in conjunction with her birthday on 11^th June. Many visitors attended, including residents’ relatives and people from the community.

For more information on our care homes across the country, please click here.]]> 1888 0 0 0 http://localhost/choosing-care-home-east-midlands/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:47:47 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1909 There are a whole myriad of things to consider, and while it may not top the list, the location of your prospective care home can have a significant impact on the experience a resident, and their family, has during their time living there. PrimeLife enjoy being able to make your decision a little easier. With care homes based in numerous locations across the UK, you’ll have no trouble finding one that suits your needs, both in terms of service and location.

PrimeLife have established care homes throughout the East Midlands, supporting areas across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland. As a national provider of care homes, we aim to bring our high quality services to a substantial amount of locations across the UK, hosting a range of specialties from dementia to respite care.

Throughout all of our homes, we encourage our residents to take part in activities that encourage interaction and promote a positive lifestyle. Leicester has a rich cultural centre, with Bradgate Park, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Rockingham Castle, all offering potential day trips and spots to visit in an around Leicestershire.

In Nottingham, co-ordinators look to take our residents to sites of interest across the whole of Nottinghamshire. Whether this be to the local cinema, or via mini-bus to somewhere a little further afield, everyone is encouraged to be a part of and get to know the region. The same can be said for Lincolnshire and Rutland based homes, where on-site transport means that our residents can readily take part in community based activities and events.

The high quality service provided by our homes across the East Midlands, coupled with the charm of region, means PrimeLife can offer you some reassurance when selecting the perfect care home in the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland areas.

Click here to search our homes.]]> 1909 0 0 0 http://localhost/pioneering-dementia-training-primelife/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:37:58 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=1912 We commissioned Training2care’s virtual reality tour in response to former Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to boost dementia research last year, who also said he wanted provide better access to help, advice and support for people who have the condition and their carers. The workshop was led by Training2care and 90 people took part, including staff and people affected by dementia.

Vicki Shaw, our Director of Quality Matters, said: “At PrimeLife we are committed to ensuring our high standards of care are not only maintained but improved.
“We wanted to develop a deeper understanding of what our clients who have dementia go through everyday.
“We are committed to delivering quality care, which is why we felt this training day would be hugely beneficial to our members of staff. The feedback we received was hugely positive so we’re rolling it out across the rest of our care homes.”

Participants were asked to conduct a series of tasks while wearing specialist equipment which were designed to stifle their senses.
Attendees wore goggles to blur their vision, spiky inserts in the bottom of their shoes to impair movement, large gardening gloves to replicate loss of nerve endings and headphones with loud music to increase disorientation.

Rachel Hough, one of our carers, said: “It wasn’t easy to understand what we were being asked to do by the course leaders and most of us just ended up guessing and walking around helplessly.
“Afterwards we were told some of the instructions we were given had actually been things like 'match a pair of socks on the bed'. However, the glasses we were wearing were so bad you couldn't even tell where the bed was. “I think what we’ve learnt today has definitely helped me understand dementia better. I think the tour will be hugely beneficial to the rest of our staff as it really does change how you see the condition.”

Lesley Hartshorne, whose mother has dementia, also participated in the workshop.
She said: “I've learnt more about the daily struggles my mum encounters in eight minutes than I have in the past 20 years, thanks to taking part in this workshop.
“The tour made me feel like I was living her life and I experienced the frustrations she must regularly go through. I have a much better understanding of dementia now and what it feels like.”]]> 1912 0 0 0 http://localhost/mill-house-receive-letter-queen/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:40:18 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=2032 The staff and residents of Mill House, situated in Fakenham in Norfolk, had a lovely surprise last month – in the shape of a letter from Buckingham Palace!

 

Back in June, Stacey and the team at Mill House thought it would be a great idea to send a special homemade card to the Queen to wish her a very happy 90^th birthday. The residents at Mill House all enjoy talking about the Royal Family and were thrilled to get involved and help make a card.

 

In November, the residents and staff were delighted to receive an official letter from Buckingham Palace, from the lady in waiting, expressing the Queen’s gratitude for the card and birthday wishes. The Mill House Manager Stacey, is pictured below with some of the residents and the letter and card.

 

Mill House also commemorated her majesty’s milestone birthday by holding their annual Strawberry Fair event on 11^th June, which was enjoyed by staff, residents, relatives, friends and members of the local community alike. For more information on any of the PrimeLife Care Homes across the UK, click here.

]]> 2032 0 0 0 http://localhost/heartfelt-thanks-maureen-turner/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 11:56:44 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=2041 PrimeLife said goodbye to a long standing QCF Assessor Maureen Turner, who retired today after a long career in nursing and assessing. We'd like to wish her a very happy, relaxing retirement! Maureen initially trained as a cadet nurse and successfully progressed through the ranks, from staff nurse to ward sister. In 1987, she qualified as a Registered Nurse Teacher before completing a master’s degree and becoming a Principal Lecturer at University.

In 2008, Maureen worked for a training provider and provided training for PrimeLife staff through this provider when she met our previous Learning & Development Manager. Maureen talked about her passion for helping to improve the health and social care sector, and the rest is history! Maureen has been working as an assessor in vocational qualifications ever since.

Throughout the years Maureen has supported over 300 staff to gain a variety of both NVQ and more recently QCF qualifications in Health & Social Care at Levels 2, 3 and the management Level 5.
Both learners and colleagues speak highly of Maureen - she has always gone the extra mile to help staff achieve their best.

Barbara Lambert, the Internal Verifier for the QCF Centre at PrimeLife said “ It has always been a pleasure to work with Maureen, we have had some laughs over the years and her work has always been of a high standard.”

Michelle Smith, Manager at PrimeLife’s Holmes House in Wigston, worked with Maureen to achieve her Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership said “Maureen was really thorough and pushed me to achieve my best, I learnt such a lot. It was great to have an assessor that was so supportive.”

Vicki Shaw, Director of Quality Matters said “Maureen has made a huge difference to the lives of residents that live in our care homes by supporting staff to develop their knowledge and put their skills into practice.”

Maureen says that the best part of her role as an assessor has been encouraging those who often lack self-esteem to learn, grow and progress in their confidence and skills, "I love to see people develop and blossom.”

The QCF Centre;
Prime Life re-launched their QCF Centre in June 2016 and have been actively promoting staff to achieve their QCF qualifications in Health & Social Care with the pay review also reflecting staff achieving qualifications. This investment in staff is  helping to improve the quality of services that we provide and reduce the turnover of staff with staff feeling more valued in their workplace.

Over 220 staff (12% of the workforce) have taken advantage of the qualification programme since the re-launch in June covering levels 2, 3 in Health & Social Care, support services such as administration and catering plus Leadership & Management qualifications at Level 5. The aim is to continue with this investment to further help staff to realise their potential and support them to progress further in the organisation.

PrimeLife is proud to offer a learning pathway that enables staff to develop through the company with a ‘grow your own’ model that means that a member of staff starting as a carer, can work their way up to senior Management roles.]]> 2041 0 0 0 http://localhost/lands-end-john-ogroats/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:35:43 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=2051 Everyone at River Meadows wanted to show their support and raise money as part of the Dementia Awareness Week (14th – 20th May 2017). We set ourselves a challenge to cycle 807 miles, which is the equivalent of riding from Lands End to John O’Groats. The only difference is we used a static exercise bike in the home. Staff, residents, family and visitors of River Meadows all came together for the challenge, taking it in turns on the bike and although we did not hit the 807 mile target we gave it a good go! We are all very proud of our achievements and we raised a grand total of £325.20. River Meadows has donated £80 to the Alzheimer’s society, with the rest going into the homes residents fund. With a bit more fund raising we hope to replace the garden furniture. Thank you to everyone who took part, it was a great effort by all!

]]> 2051 0 0 0 http://localhost/edith-celebrates-104th-birthday/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:25:11 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=2101 Edith "Did" Parker turned 104 on 22nd October, and enjoyed a day of cake, balloons and visits from family and friends for a party held by carers at her home.

Edith blows out her candle

Born in 1913, Edith has lived through two world wars, four monarchs and 25 Prime Ministers! But, she says there's no secret to her long life, although she danced for many years, and thinks that might have helped!

Edith moved into the Westerlands Care Village in Brough in 2003.
Anna Pruiewska, a senior care giver at Westerlands, said:
“Edith has a nephew who comes to visit her so we thought it would be nice for them and their family and friends here at the care village to have a party to celebrate her birthday. It’s a privilege for me to be able to care for Did, she’s gentle, caring and so loving. I'd like to think I’m a friend to her and we want to create a family friendly atmosphere for her and the other residents. I think it’s so important to have this sort of relationship between residents and carers."

We totally agree, and hope Edith had the happiest of birthdays! To read more about the celebrations at Westerlands, and watch a heartwarming video of the Edith's birthday, click here.]]> 2101 0 0 0 http://localhost/student-nurse-lance-pays-oakdene-visit/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?p=2109

Photo of Oakdene

The comments that Lance sent through following the visit are overwhelming positive and a testament to the quality of the service delivered at Oakdene.

Dear Prime Life,
During my experience at Oakdene, I was introduced to the team and felt very welcomed by the staff and residents. Oakdene is a very special place - they treat every one of their clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.

I was very pleased with the way things are done at Oakdene. As a student in training it makes me proud to know that there are places in the community that protect vulnerable individuals and aim to empower them, giving them the tools to regain / build their independence.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Oakdene and wish them nothing but years of success. I would love to visit again soon.
Lance Chirume, Student Nurse

Thanks for your comments Lance, we enjoyed having you and hope to see you again soon.]]> 2109 0 0 0 http://localhost/property/hollies/ Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:03:31 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=223 223 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/hawkhurst/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:45:52 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=236 236 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/sandybrook-house/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:28:21 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=238 238 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/ashlands-mews/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:09:17 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=245 245 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/island-place/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:12:56 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=95 2216 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/lowfield-house-receives-reward-for-great-care/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:16:25 +0000 http://localhost/?p=70281 70281 0 0 0 http://localhost/southstreet-maintain-high-ratings/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:36:36 +0000 http://localhost/?p=73153 here.
Southstreet recieved a 'Good' for hygienic food handling, 'Very Good' for cleanliness and condition of facilities, and 'Good' for management of food safety. ]]> 73153 0 0 0 http://localhost/river-meadows-5-star-food-hygiene/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:00:25 +0000 http://localhost/?p=606163 606163 0 0 0 http://localhost/knight-frank-regional-care-home-review/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:21:16 +0000 http://localhost/?p=671375 671375 0 0 0 http://localhost/netherlands-naughty-elf/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:16:38 +0000 http://localhost/?p=696799 There have been reports of him trying to break into the kitchen to steal food, and he was even found swinging from the chandelier!
Last night he wrapped up the resident's fish tank and left them a 'Nice List' certificate to give to Santa. ]]> 696799 0 0 0 http://localhost/welholme-road-decorations/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:29:24 +0000 http://localhost/?p=775500 775500 0 0 0 http://localhost/elf-day/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:46:18 +0000 http://localhost/?p=775503 775503 0 0 0 http://localhost/the-hollies-christmas-fayre/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:03:44 +0000 http://localhost/?p=775506 775506 0 0 0 http://localhost/lutterworths-new-garden-lounge/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:00:26 +0000 http://localhost/?p=775518 775518 0 0 0 http://localhost/hollies-christmas-meal/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:48:38 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776955 776955 0 0 0 http://localhost/kirklees-christmas-party-santa-visit/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:11:51 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776957 776957 0 0 0 http://localhost/rutland-peaker-park-receive-tiny-tablets/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:32:37 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776959 776959 0 0 0 http://localhost/loran-christmas-fun/ Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:01:47 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776962 776962 0 0 0 http://localhost/kirklees-christmas-fun/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:00:50 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776966 776966 0 0 0 http://localhost/christmas-at-st-michaels/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:20:55 +0000 http://localhost/?p=776968 776968 0 0 0 http://localhost/property/beechlands/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:25:47 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=247 247 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/old-station-close/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:46:29 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=249 249 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/stoneygate-road/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:32:31 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=251 251 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/white-acres/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:39:36 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=253 253 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/ashlands/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:50:06 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=255 255 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/the-mount/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:07:27 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=281 281 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/river-meadows/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:19:11 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=283 283 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/meadow-view-cottages/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:28:13 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=288 288 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/meadow-view/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:42:55 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=293 293 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/westerlands/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:48:53 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=298 Westerlands Care Village
Westerlands Care Village is registered to provide accommodation to residential clients. The site comprises of 2 care centres.

Elloughton House
Elloughton House provides accommodation for 28 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, frailty, reablement and active recovery, dementia and physical disability. The care centre offers all single en-suite accommodation.

Brough Lodge
The care centre provides accommodation for 34 clients and is split into 3 separate units. The care centre offers all single en-suite accommodation

Garden Suite – provides accommodation for 11 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, dementia, mental health needs and challenging behaviour.
Humber Court – provides accommodation for 13 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, dementia, mental health needs and challenging behaviour
The Ridings Suite – provides accommodation for 10 clients; in Premium Suites which can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual ]]> 298 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/lyndon-croft/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:35:51 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=299
At Lyndon Croft care home you can expect to find large dining areas, cosy lounge areas perfect for socialising and specially adapted bathrooms. Plus, our garden has been expertly landscaped to create a beautiful outdoor area. ]]> 299 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/chamberlaine-court/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:45:09 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=304 304 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/mill-house-cottages/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 07:53:19 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=309 309 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/mill-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:05:39 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=314 314 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/south-street/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:55:08 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=319 319 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/brockshill-woodlands/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:22:20 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=324
There are also a small number of one bedroom cottages onsite, for clients who wish to retain more independence. ]]> 324 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/brockshill-cottages/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:58:35 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=325 325 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/charnwood-oaks/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:04:17 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=326 326 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/firlands/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:22:08 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=327 327 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/holmes-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:33:37 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=328 328 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/stoneygate-oaklands/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:48:12 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=330 330 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/peaker-park-care-village/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:56:27 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=331 The care village is multi-registered to accept clients from the age of 18 plus, with needs associated with dementia (and challenging behaviours associated with dementia), physical or mental disabilities, sensory impairment, old age or frailty. The care village is registered to deliver care to residential/nursing and Continuing Healthcare clients.

Melody Court
Melody Court consists of 4 separate units with a total of 89 single, en-suite bedrooms. The court provides a safe and comfortable living environment for clients with any needs.

Fiddlers Corner and Mulroy House
Two bespoke facilities, each providing individual studio apartments with their own front doors, spacious bedrooms, and high quality furniture. Some apartments are also furnished with kitchenettes.
Both facilities are wheelchair accessible. Mulroy House is designed to provide accommodation and care for those that require assistance but also wish to retain a greater level of independence. ]]> 331 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/st-georges/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:16:47 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=334 334 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/byron-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:21:45 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=335 335 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/cherry-tree-lodge/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:32:08 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=336 336 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/chestnut-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:45:41 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=337 337 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/chestnut-view/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:18:41 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=338 338 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/clarence-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:26:05 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=339 339 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/gilby-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:32:45 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=340 340 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/glengarriff-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:40:42 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=341 341 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/kirklees/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:11:36 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=342 342 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/lowfield-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:25:40 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=343 343 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/manor-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:40:09 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=344 344 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/middlefield-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:43:19 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=345 345 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/netherlands/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:47:46 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=346 346 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/southfield-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:51:23 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=347 347 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/st-oggs/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:56:17 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=348 348 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/tamar-house/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:01:14 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=350 350 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/welholme-road/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:06:05 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=352 352 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/fir-close/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:10:58 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=354 354 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/old-rectory/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:15:02 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=356 356 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/phoenix-park-care-village/ Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:19:04 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=358
Hill Top Care Centre
Hill Top provides accommodation for 77 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, frailty, reablement and active recovery, dementia, mental health needs, challenging behaviour or physical disabilities. The care centre offers all single en-suite accommodation.

Overfields Care Centre
Overfields provides 34 en-suite rooms, providing care to clients with mental health needs, challenging and complex needs or a physical disability. The care centre is unitised to provide a male only unit, a female only unit and a mixed sex unit

Fairways Care Centre
The care centre provides 35 en-suite rooms, providing care to clients with mental health needs, and associated challenging behaviour. The care centre is unitised to provide a male only unit and a female only unit.
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The four units are:

Belvoir Court
The care centre provides accommodation for 25 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, frailty, reablement and active recovery, dementia, or physical disabilities. The care centre offers all single ground floor en-suite accommodation.

Cottesmore Lodge
The care centre provides secure accommodation for 24 clients with dementia, challenging and complex needs. The care centre offers all single ground floor en-suite accommodation.

Quorn Grange
The care centre provides accommodation for 25 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions, frailty, reablement and active recovery, dementia, or physical disabilities. The care centre offers all single ground floor en-suite accommodation.

Bracken
The care centre provides accommodation for 8 clients whose needs are associated with age related conditions and dementia, who wish to maintain as much independence as they choose.

Rutland Care Village also offers 24 one- and two-bedroom cottages for individuals who wish to retain their independence within a Care Village setting. The day centre provides social stimulus and interaction to those people living within the care centre and to those who live in the wider community.]]> 2091 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/lutterworth-country-house/ Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:35:29 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=2115 2115 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/woodville-residential-care-home/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:52:13 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=2123 2123 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/loran-house/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:28:11 +0000 http://www.prime-life.co.uk/?post_type=property&p=2134 2217 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/acorn-close/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:47:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=property&p=2304 2304 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/property/holmes-court__trashed/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 08:53:02 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=property&p=2305 2305 0 0 0 ]]> http://localhost/testimonial/pp1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:59:55 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5424 It has helped us through the maze of the care system paperwork, NHS and all the services. Peaker Park staff have gone above and beyond their duty. The standards of care are excellent and the facilities were excellent, in lovely surroundings. The staff were friendly, very efficient providing a pleasant outing each day, and all knew their jobs very well. They treated my father with respect and dignity at all times and provided comfort when he needed it.]]> 5424 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/sm1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:02:06 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5425 5425 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/ch1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:03:57 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5426 I can only praise them for the way they looked after my brother while he went into the hospital for a kidney operation, they were second to none with their help and care.]]> 5426 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/nlds1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:04:53 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5427 5427 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/sg1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:06:48 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5428 5428 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/lc1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:08:40 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5429 5429 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/bwdl1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:10:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5430 5430 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/rm1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:11:44 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5431 5431 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/kls1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:13:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5432 5432 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/scc1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:14:49 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5433 5433 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/mv/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:15:53 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5434 5434 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/mh/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:16:55 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5435 5435 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/fir-close-eliz/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:19:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5436 5436 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/westerlands/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:21:05 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5437 Initially I had some reservations about he organisation within the home and this was echoed in the CQC report, however I have seen the staff make real efforts in recent months to put these administrative aspects right. The bottom line is that I have visited at random times throughout the past 6 months and I have never seen my mother treated with anything except the greatest respect. ]]> 5437 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/charnwood-oaks-carole-j/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:26:20 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5438 5438 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/rutland-helen/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:28:43 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5439 5439 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/netherlands-derrick-d/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:30:04 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5440 5440 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/hawkhurst-christine/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:31:36 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5441 5441 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/acorn-close-zoe/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:33:39 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5442 5442 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/acorn-close-ray/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:35:12 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5443 5443 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/the-mount-ian/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:36:47 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5444 5444 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/lowfields-carol/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:44:05 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5445 5445 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/lowfileds-alberts/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:45:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5446 5446 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/southfield-sally/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:46:35 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5447 5447 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/brackendale-elaine/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:49:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5448 5448 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/river-meadows-barbara/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:51:26 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5449 5449 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/peaker-park-maggie/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:53:20 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5451 5451 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/tamar-house-coral/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:55:15 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5452 5452 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/chestnut-house-tony/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:56:25 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5453 5453 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/old-rectory-shirley/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:46:40 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5502 5502 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/island-place/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:47:52 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5503 5503 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/seacroft-graham/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:51:18 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5504 5504 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/fir-close-monica/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:54:17 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5509 5509 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/the-mount-michael/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:58:10 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5510 5510 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/sandybrook-daughter/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:00:20 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=5511 ]]> 5511 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/careers-testimonial-donna/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:54:19 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=28730 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

It's making a difference to a client's day, even if it's as minimal as tying shoelaces, giving a cup of tea, sitting chatting for awhile. Making a sure they are valued as individuals is very rewarding.

Would you recommend PrimeLife?

They are a progressive company, building new care homes in the community. They pay a fair wage, keeping to government guidance. Holiday pay is an added bonus in the way it is given.

What should a potential candidate know?

There is always room for progressing up the career ladder with PrimeLife, training is given on a regular basis and is very much encouraged.

]]> 28730 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/careers-testimonial-julie/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:57:33 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=29193 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

Knowing that you have helped someone is rewarding and makes a difference to their life.

What should a potential candidate know?

The job is rewarding and there are very enjoyable and lovely residents to look after.

]]> 29193 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/careers-testimonials-lesley/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:09:42 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=29418 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

You are making a difference in peoples lives, also you are looking after peoples interests and showing that you care.

Would you recommend PrimeLife?

The people you work with are very nice and show that they actually care about the people in their care.

What should a potential candidate know?

Working for PrimeLife is very hard but also very rewarding. The skills that you learn are very helpful. The only downside is that you don't get any extra pay over Christmas.

]]> 29418 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/careers-testimonial-melissa/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:13:01 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=29727 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

Care is so rewarding to know that you've made a difference to someone's life and helped them retain their individuality, dignity and made sure that they are happy and healthy. It brings a great sense of pride in yourself.

What should a potential candidate know?

The learning and training opportunities are good, but there's no extra bank holiday pay.

]]> 29727 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/career-testimonial-t/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:17:21 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=29952 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

It is so rewarding, seeing the service users smile when you have given them help and made their day so much easier just by being there with a friendly face.

Would you recommend PrimeLife?

I have worked for PrimeLife for 14 years and have had many job roles. I love my work here, it is so rewarding, and others will feel the same!

What should a potential candidate know?

Care is such a rewarding role, knowing you have made at least one person feel safe and happy - You too can do this.

]]> 29952 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/career-testimonial-lisa-wa/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:17:53 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=775516 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

As a carer you are supporting individuals to live their lives happily and support them in everyday tasks and decision making

]]> 775516 0 0 0 http://localhost/testimonial/career-testimonial-angela-wa/ Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:24:24 +0000 http://localhost/?post_type=testimonial&p=775517 Why is a career in care so rewarding?

I find supporting people to enhance their quality of life is very rewarding. The training opportunities are very good - you can gain and impart knowledge at all levels, and I enjoy working with a team.

Would you recommend PrimeLife?

You can gain good recognition for your work, and progress to higher levels in your career.
I started as a Support Worker, progressing to a Senior within 6 months and now I am a manager with the responsibility of looking after a home with 12 residents and 20 staff have been enjoying this for the past 6 years.

What should a potential candidate know?

You might not think you have it in you, but give it a try. The rewards of just a simple thank you or smile from a resident can bring so much joy.

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