This is just one example of many where our care homes celebrate a diverse workplace.
In part 5 of our 30 under 30 series, we spoke with Charlotte Lay, senior care assistant at MHA Lauriston. Read her story below
Lesley started her journey as a relief care assistant during her final year at university in 1995 and a year into the role became a contracted care assistant. She continued to climb the ranks and became deputy home manager, care home manager and then moved over to the retirement living section of the organisation managing services in both Scotland and England.
“It's by far the longest time I have spent in a job, and I am so happy I have spent it at MHA Hartcliffe and working for an organisation like MHA, I do feel they appreciate all their staff members, you are treated as a person and not a number."
The day was packed full of activities including the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate 30 years, planting a weeping willow and rowan tree as well as giving out long service awards to two colleagues who have been working at the home for 20 years
The Bristol home first opened in 2000 and to celebrate had a range of activities and events, including an afternoon tea where they looked through pictures showing how the home has developed to a summer barbeque party.
Deborah works as a Activity Coordinator over at MHA Weston and Queensway House and raised over £500 for the homes amenities fund. Well done Deborah!
In our next feature of the 30 under 30 campaign, we spoke to Tanya Woodley, a kitchen assistant at MHA Brookfield in Oxford. A kitchen assistant is just one of many vital cogs which keep the wheel of a care home turning. Inspired by Tanya's story? Then check out our latest vacancies here https://mha.org.uk/careers
We spoke with Jaide Foster- Howarth, activity coordinator at MHA Pennystone Court and chair of the Pride in MHA Network on what Pride Month means to her and the support she receives and offers through her role in the network.
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