26th November 2020
A new career after furlough…
Social Care has always struggled to attract enough staff to fulfil the high requirements in a growing population and then with furloughing coming in to place and many of you out of work, Social Care was a new opportunity for some to try and help make a difference to those that need us most.
We wanted to share some of the positive changes with you all, and here is what one person who was new to care had to say ….
I love each day; the feeling of self-worth is amazing!
Tracey’s story
Never had I considered caring for a community or any other care work to be truthful. I had never thought too much about community carers. My mum had worked within the social care industry for many years and I often said, “I could never do what you do”, especially the tasks like bed baths and pad changes’.
My employment background had been within an office environment. Managing a busy office and having worked for the same company for over 20 years.
As like many others, my role had been placed on ‘Furlough’. I saw a vacancy on social media and thought ‘well what have I got to lose’
Now, I have my own round of service users, from all different walks of life. They all have differing needs and I help to fulfil them. I love each day. They look forward to seeing me daily and knowing that I have an impact on their day is a feeling like no other.
The feeling of self-worth is amazing, I am not just another number in the office.
Having worked in an office and for the same employer for over 20 years, Tracey took a chance.
Look for yourself, what have you got to lose?
We have opportunities in our communities within Residential settings and within Homecare, We offer full training and inductions to ensure you have the best start in your career in care.
Contact our central recruitment line today to find out more, or to book in your interview
02392 221505 | info@platinumcareuk.co.uk
17th July 2020
Acre Care – New Addition
I am excited to announce that Platinum Care Solutions are now the proud owner of a wonderful care Company in Worthing, West Sussex called Acre Care.
Acre Care is a long-standing care company with 16 years’ experience and which has been carefully managed and currently holds a “Good” CQC rating.
Although the team is relatively small in comparison to Platinum and Safe Harbour it has a big impact through the wonderful care and support it provides to its service users.
As with Safe Harbour, Acre Care will be keeping its name as a reliable and caring reputation is already associated with it. However, there will be some new branding to represent that they are part of the Platinum Care Group.
Acre Care will be managed by Emma McCrory who has worked for Platinum Care Solutions for a number of years and is looking forward to the new challenge of being the registered manager at Acre Care.
The New business will enable us to continue to develop our skills, pursue our standards of care to wider location and to also strive to improve the careers if those that work in the health care setting.
As and when the team at Acre Care merge either through slack or any other medium, I do hope you will welcome them with your usual friendly ways. Understanding that when a business gets sold it can be quite a daunting feeling so please reassure them with all your cheerful greetings.
Finally, I am extremely proud of the team and all that you represent, so thank you again for all your loyal service to both your service users and the business.
Yours sincerely
Jo Barry
