Meadows Care

Last year, at Meadows, we set ourselves an ambitious goal, to commit 500 hours to social value. But thanks to the brilliant work and dedication from all of you, we didn't just meet that goal—we absolutely smashed it, achieving an astonishing 3,718 hours! Here’s how we made a difference through our 5 key outlets: 💙 Social: Supporting our local communities through meaningful engagement. We contributed to Red Heart Month, our young people baked cupcakes for the elderly and visited them in their home, we had lots of incredible Eid celebrations, we supported International Women’s Day, one of our lovely staff donated to the Little Princess Trust, we had ‘walks for charity’, we sponsored a local festival, and that’s to name just a few! We also raised £1,014.56 for Macmillan Cancer Support, Meadows nominated charity for 2024. 🌱 Growth: Meadows Care is constantly growing as a business, meaning we are constantly creating job opportunities, utilising local businesses and making a difference to young people's lives in society. 🌍 Environment: Meadows took part in Recycling Day, we held a sunflower competition, we transformed one of our homes into an ‘eco’ home for the very first time, and that’s just to name a few. 👩💼 Jobs: Meadows constant commitment to training, development, and career progression ensures that our lovely employees have the opportunity to thrive. Meadows also attend local jobs fairs to recruit people from the local community. 🚀 Innovation: Meadows are constantly driving forward new ideas and initiatives to improve lives. In 2024, our innovative BRIDGE group contributed 1140 hours alone through some incredible work throughout the year, celebrating difference and different traditions. We couldn’t have done it without the collective effort of everyone involved – so thank you! After such a successful year this, we have decided to ‘up’ our goal and set out target to 5000 hours for 2025! Here’s to 2025!

Happy New Year from Meadows Care! Do you want a fresh start this year with a new career? Make a difference and apply to become a Residential Support Worker ✅ 💴 £30,566.72 per annum, plus lots of company perks Excellent additional benefits, including: 👩🏼🏫 Excellent CPD through our in-house training 💰 Attendance Bonus Scheme / Long Service Bonus 👨💻 Fully Funded Level 3 Diploma 💜 Wellness programme 🪜 Excellent salary increments in line with transparent grade and career progression 🛍️ Access to Blue Light Card and shopping discounts 🙌 Social events throughout the year Also, for our current staff, don’t forget our ‘recommend a friend scheme’! Speak to your friends and family and get those application forms rolling in with your name on! #makeadifference https://lnkd.in/euPr4w7C

Some photos from Christmas Jumper Day yesterday 🎄

Huge congratulations to our November Employees of the Month! In 1st place we have Siobhan O’Connor, one of our incredible Registered Managers and our very own ray of sunshine, who goes above and beyond for her home. Congratulations on winning Employee of the Month Siobhan! In 2nd place we have Sarah McClelland, another one of our brilliant Registered Managers, who has been described to of made the home one big family through her loving and kind nature. In joint 3rd place we have Rean Reid, one of our new Residential Support Workers who has already made a real impact in the home, Lily Shelton, another one of our brilliant Residential Support Workers, who has been amazing in recent weeks, and Demi-Jay Lloyd, another one of our amazing Residential Support Workers who is doing an incredible job all round in her role. Huge congratulations to you all and THANK YOU for your continued hard work for our young people! #makeadifference

We are delighted to share and congratulate John Shaw, one of our Residential Support Workers, who has just won the Man of Rochdale 2024 Award! John is the perfect example of someone who deserves to win the Man of Rochdale 2024 award and we are very proud. John received over 40 nominations. Here are some of the incredible words said about John in the nominations: ‘John is part of the Good Solution Network and he collects food for the Food Pantries, Army of Kindness, Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Circle and countless other charities in Rochdale. He receives no external funding and relies on those charities to give a donation towards his fuel cost. He does a tremendous amount of good work helping feed the hundreds of homeless and less fortunate people in Rochdale.’ ‘I would like to nominate John Shaw for the Man of the Year award. Over the past ten years, John has tirelessly worked to help the homeless and those in need across our borough. His contributions have been extraordinary, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. John helped serve 200,000 meals during the pandemic and delivered 350 food parcels each week. Even now, he donates 1,000 meals every week to support those in need. In the last three months alone, John has provided 2,000 pairs of boots and 650 winter coats to rough sleepers across the North West. Additionally, he has distributed 96,000 items valued at £400,000 to 40 groups in Rochdale. Last Christmas, John collected 2,000 toys for children, and at Easter, he provided 1,200 Easter eggs and 1,000 selection boxes. Each week, John organizes the provision of 30 food parcels for families, and at the Army of Kindness food bank every Thursday, he ensures that essentials such as tea, coffee, bread, milk, and biscuits are available, personally bringing 80 bottles of milk and loaves of bread to support the cause. John’s dedication and generosity are unparalleled, and I believe his tireless efforts make him a deserving candidate for the Man of the Year award. ‘ ‘John literally never ever stops caring. He works tirelessly to make sure that those in need get food parcels, Christmas & Easter gifts, day to day supplies and clothing, drinks in hot and cold weather. He collects and delivers food supplies at his own expense and shares them with countless other charities, he goes where ever the need is greatest. He has a full time (very long shifts) job and a family to support himself, but whatever the situation or the weather, John will find a way to help those in distress and despair. His work is well known throughout the borough and further afield, he is so very respected by those who know him, and he never ever asks for anything for himself. He deserves recognition for his own journey and many years of support to the local communities.’ Huge congratulations to you John! #makeadifference

Huge congratulations to our October Employees of the Month! In 1st place, we have Tom Henthorne, one of our amazing Residential Support Workers, who has made a real positive impact on his return to Meadows. Congratulations on winning Employee of the Month Tom! In 2nd place, we have Racheal Kershaw, one of our brilliant Deputy Managers, who has incredible dedication to the home and is clearly an amazing cook, which the young people thoroughly enjoy! In joint 3rd place, we have Skye Fawcett, one of our amazing Senior Residential Support Workers who has recently gone above and beyond for one of our young people, and Jade Goodall, one of our incredible Registered Managers who is doing an amazing job every single day. Huge congratulations to you all and THANK YOU for your continued hard work for our young people! #makeadifference

What an amazing night on Friday at Rochdale Business Awards! Huge congratulations to our sister company Meadows Psychology Service on winning New Business of the Year!! Congratulations to all the other finalists and winners! #makeadifference

Today’s the day - can we do the double! 🏆🏆 Good luck to everyone at Rochdale Business of the Year Awards 2024 tonight! #makeadifference

Our fantastic students from Meadows School transformed Meadows Marc into Pudsey the Bear 🐻 We’re supporting Children in Need 2024! Here’s what he got up to in the office yesterday…

In line with Anti-Bullying week this week, Meadows will be participating in World Kindness Day 2024 on Wednesday 13th November. ‘Kindness has the power to change the world’ ❤️ Kindness can go a long way, and random acts of kindness can have a huge positive impact on someone’s day. Meadows ethos is about making a difference to young people’s lives every single day, so lets make a difference to each other’s. As Meadows random act of kindness, we will be giving away some vouchers to our incredible employees throughout the day tomorrow. We want to make a difference. #WorldKindnessDay