In our new review series, we will be looking at inspirational reading for those who live or work with anyone with autism or a learning difficulty. Our second book, Neurotribes by Steve Silberman, is an impressive and wide-reaching book, tracing the history of autism in depth and with a humanity that led him to being […]
In our next Meet the Team article we are introducing Georgina Otter, Assistant Manager at The Brambles based in Bardney. This series gives you the chance to learn more about our dedicated support staff team. How would you describe yourself in three words? Caring, approachable and fun. How have you been supported in your career growth at
Our ‘Meet the Team’ series continues with Jacqueline Garriock, Assistant Manager for The Reeds based at Dorrington. Each instalment is designed to help you learn more about the people delivering exceptional care and support at Home From Home Care. Jacqueline initially started working for the company through HFHC Midlands two and a half years ago,
Our ‘Meet the Team’ series continues with Anthony Heppell, Assistant Locality Manager. Each instalment is designed to help you learn more about the people delivering exceptional care and support at Home From Home Care. Anthony joined Home From Home Care two years ago having previously worked for another learning disability care company as a registered
In our new review series, we will be looking at recommended reading for those who live or work with anyone with autism or a learning difficulty. Our first book, Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight is Naoki Higashida’s second memoir providing an insight into the world of a young adult with non-verbal autism. “Illumination
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This weekend Home From Home Care’s Summer BBQ was a great success with an afternoon of fun and games enjoyed by individuals from across Home From Home Care. Held at Wellingore Memorial Hall, this annual event is a great opportunity for individuals we support to enjoy taking part in activities together and socialise with their
The 10th Special Olympics National Summer Games will take place in Sheffield across a number of sporting venues between 7-12 August 2017. This event is the country’s largest multi-sports competition for athletes with learning disabilities. Around 2,600 athletes of all ages and abilities from across the country will come together to compete in 19 sports.
Our ‘Meet the Team’ series continues with Claire Hanson, Assistant Manager for Orchard Lodge based at Dorrington. Each instalment is designed to help you learn more about the people delivering exceptional care and support at Home From Home Care. Claire joined Home From Home Care five years ago, starting as a PSW1 at the Hawthorns.
With summer now in full swing, we have been enjoying the great outdoors, exploring different areas and meeting with friends. Many of the individuals we support have been enjoying the weather with a barbecue. These informal events have been held across a number of shared locations and offer a great opportunity to bring friends together
This week we celebrated our first cohort of PBS Recruitment Partner graduates, who will now be actively involved in the recruitment of all our new starters. Each of the eleven individuals participating in the 5 week course enjoyed a wide range of activities to help support them carry out their exciting new role. The recruits