Alternative Futures Group

🗣️ "We’re constantly seeking new ways to create meaningful, positive work environments. From investing in training to launching a new reward platform, we empower our team to deliver support with compassion." Today, our Chief People Officer and COO, Kirsty Murphy Chartered MCIPD, spoke at a live webinar with The HR World, on 'shaping the future of contingent and hourly work'. Read Kirsty's insights from the session, on how to build a positive organisational culture 👉 https://bit.ly/49vWR3m #SocialCare #CompanyCulture #CareSector #HR #Culture

Hear from our Chief People Officer and COO for Learning Disability, Kirsty Murphy Chartered MCIPD, on the importance of engaging, developing, rewarding and recognising colleagues in order to achieve our mission as an organisation. 💭 Kirsty said: "Creating a great workplace culture is integral to how we measure success. Our people are our greatest asset. Their dedication, compassion and professionalism allow AFG to deliver personalised support that goes above and beyond what is expected." Read the full article and sign up to tomorrow's webinar where Kirsty will be sharing insights on successfully managing an agile workforce 👉 https://lnkd.in/exuEzy4x #SocialCare #GreatPlaceToWork #CompanyCulture #Positivity

We're pleased to share that our Chief People Officer and COO for Learning Disability, Kirsty Murphy Chartered MCIPD, will be speaking at the upcoming The HR World webinar on Tuesday 10th December at 11am. Throughout her 16+ years at AFG, Kirsty has been pivotal in driving the growth and development of our organisation. She stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer in February 2020 and is now thrilled to contribute to our continued expansion and success in this broader capacity. In this webinar, we will hear from Kirsty along with James Cust and Gareth Neale, who will be sharing exclusive findings on managing an agile workforce to maximise value, motivation and commitment. Register your free place to attend 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqKAgmQ9 Deputy #HR #HumanResources #AgileWorkforce #SocialCare #Webinar

In recognition of UK Disability History Month, today we hosted a 'Disability Confidence Training Session' for our colleagues, led by Disability Rights UK. 🤝 Did you know? 💭👇 👉 Nearly one in four of the working-age population is classed as disabled. 👉 The number of people reporting a long-term health condition and the number classed as disabled continue to rise. 👉 The increase in disability prevalence is associated with an increase in people reporting mental health conditions and “other health problems or disabilities”. 👉 Nearly one in three people classed as being disabled one year were no longer classed as being disabled the next year. Today's session with Disability Rights UK was incredibly valuable as we continue to improve the experience of colleagues living with disabilities and long-term health conditions. How does your organisation support employees living with a disability? What more should be done to remove barriers in the workplace? Let us know your thoughts below... 👇 #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityRights #Disability #Inclusion #SocialCare

📰 In the 2024 Winter Edition of Care Talk Magazine, our CEO, Ian Pritchard, examines whether the government’s 10 year reform plan can stabilise the social care sector. 🗣️ Ian says, "If the government is serious about meaningful reform, it needs to act now to safeguard the future of the social care sector... the people we support can’t afford to wait." Read the full feature article on Pages 26 & 27 👉 https://bit.ly/3BnkhLw #SocialCare #LearningDisabilities #MentalHealth #Government #Funding

Happy International Day of People with Disabilities! To mark the day we're handing over the reigns of our blog to Jason, one of the people we support in Greater Manchester. "I’m 35 and I have a learning disability. I also love going out, playing sports, listening to music, I’m a water boy for a local rugby group and I DJ three times a week." Read more about how Jason followed his dream to DJ at gigs, in his own words: https://bit.ly/41wYHiH #IDPwD2024

Last week, our Senior Leadership Team came together to plan for 2025! 🌟 It was an incredibly productive session which involved collaboration, sharing ideas, and exploring how we can: 👉 Improve the support we provide in meaningful ways. 👉 Create more open and impactful connections with the people we support. 👉 Challenge ourselves to strive for even greater outcomes, refusing to settle for “good enough.” Collaboration, teamwork, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do, and 2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year for AFG and the people we support... 🙌 #Collaboration #Teamwork #Leadership #Strategy #SocialCare

We're attending The National Care Awards this evening! This year, we're proud to be Finalists in the following categories: 🌟 Care Leadership of the Year - Kaley Kenyon, AFG Operational Lead 🌟 Care Newcomer of the Year - Gary Bielby, AFG Support Worker 🌟 Specialist Carer of the Year - Michelle Dooley, AFG Team Leader 🌟 Specialist Carer of the Year - Carol Smith, AFG Team Leader 🌟 Tech Innovation of the Year - AFG's 'Tech Lending Library' Congratulations to all Finalists and good luck to our amazing people... fingers crossed for a win 🤞 Caring Times #NationalCareAwards24 #SocialCare #LearningDisability #MentalHealth

We love receiving positive feedback from our colleagues... 💜 At AFG, we recently introduced our new 'Amazing People Rewards' platform to recognise colleagues for the amazing work they do. 👏 Our people are now able to send a range of 'eCards' to one another, as a way to support and celebrate their successes and milestones. ✉️ It's fantastic to see how our new rewards platform is already having a positive impact, ensuring our people feel recognised and valued in their roles. 🙌 #GreatPlaceToWork #Feedback #Rewards #Recognition #SocialCare

We're delighted to be celebrating UK Disability History Month - a time dedicated to recognising and celebrating the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with disabilities! 🙌 This year’s theme is 'Disability, Livelihood and Employment'. We're proud to be a disability-confident employer, and are always looking for ways to improve the experience of colleagues living with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Join us this month in raising awareness of disability in the UK, challenging stereotypes, and promoting disability inclusion 💚 #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth #Disability #EDI #SocialCare