There have been lots of conversations about sustainability and climate change this year, and many people have asked if there are ways to make changes in the workplace. Off the back of this, we are very happy to announce the launch of the Green Tools, developed by Colette Leigh and Lyndsey Downes! These…
Our Internal Audits team have shared information on the importance of financial checks and helping the people we support to manage their finances. For staff, it’s important to do weekly balance checks to ensure the people you support are not being subjected to financial abuse or fraud. If you find…
It’s time to get creative – our Art Competition is back! Our Art Competition is now open! You can win the chance to feature in our 2023 Creative Support Calendar. Send us your paintings, drawings, models, sculptures, crochet, embroidery, photography or any other creative activities you enjoy. This year we’re…
We will be running further sessions on Promoting Open Cultures, Preventing Closed Cultures via the Zoom link below: https://creativesupport-co-uk.zoom.us/j/97414216499 There is no password and this will be the link for all subsequent sessions. We’ll also be repeating the sessions on the last Tuesday of every month, 11:00am-12:30pm, until further notice…
We have 2 schemes where you can claim shopping vouchers through recruitment processes. The Refer A Friend Scheme is for anyone who currently works for us that recommends a friend to apply for one of our vacancies. To receive £200 in vouchers the friend must apply for the role, write…
Creative People is finally here! This magazine has been specially created for you, full of helpful information for your wellbeing and career. You can also find out about the incredible things our members of staff have been getting up to, from up and down the country. Read about our newest policies on…
As you are probably aware, energy prices are set to rise around an average of 54% on Friday 1st April. To ensure you get the current, cheaper rates for all the energy you use up to the end of Thursday 31st March, you may want to take your meter readings…
Staff Welfare Fund now open In March 2020, we opened a Hardship Fund to support our hardworking and dedicated workforce who were facing financial hardship as a result of the impact of coronavirus. We also developed a Staff Help Pack to provide guidance about further grants, funds and resources to…
How would you feel if you were being recorded by someone without your permission? Would you be surprised to know that there have been no legal challenges to hidden surveillance in care? Over the last few years, incidents of abusive or neglectful care in care homes, hospitals and social care…
Many service users enjoy going out for meals and activities, as part of a rich and fulfilling life. On occasion, this means that staff have to use service user funds in order to support them. We are launching the Staff Meal campaign to demonstrate best practice around the staff meal…
March is our Storytelling Month! We’d love as many people as possible to get involved to help make this a really magical, interactive month. We want to help everyone tell their story - in their own way. Do you have a knack for writing stories or poems? Do you like…
The Great Outdoors Grant is now open! We are providing over 100 individual grants of £30 to buy or put towards clothing or equipment for outdoor activities. Spending time outside can positively effect your wellbeing, from improving your mood and reducing stress to increasing your confidence and self-esteem to…
As part of our 30th Birthday celebrations, we are delighted to finally reveal that we will be holding six regional events across the country and can’t wait to see you there! These events will be open to all of our service users. Tickets cost £10 and will include a welcome…
Today marks #SaferInternetDay, which aims to kickstart conversations about using technology safely and responsibly. Lots of us have had to use digital technology to connect with loved ones over the pandemic, but some have found it easier to get to grips with than others. To help those who have found…
iTrent ESS is changing! From Saturday 22nd January 2022, iTrent will be updated to a more modern look and feel. All the same features and functionality are available as before, but you’ll hopefully find the new look more intuitive, modern, and easier to use. You will need to use a new…
In 2021 there have been several incidents raised to the Internal Audits team which have highlighted the high level of risk associated with the unclear oversight of service user finances. This includes undisclosed arrangements or informal agreements relating to the management of service user finances. As such we have conducted…
In January we will be launching a good practice campaign about the appropriate use of the staff meal policy. It will also focus on the prevention of fraud and financial abuse. Ahead of this campaign and in the lead up to the New Year we would like to remind all…
Christmas Edition! This December, why not get in the festive spirit and tell us about a colleague you appreciate? They could be in with the chance of winning something special, just in time for Christmas! Every month we’re giving away 10 boxes of chocolates, and every quarter we’re drawing an…
Get Festive on Zoom this December! Christmas is officially on the way now, so why not get into the holiday spirit by joining Creative Together on Zoom for a whole host of fun holiday activities? With crafting sessions including wreath making, Christmas tree decoration making, and snowflake banner making, along…
Creative Support Employee Appreciation Giveaway Winners! Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone in our Employee Appreciation Giveaway. Once again, we’ve received some fantastic examples of the wonderful work of staff across the country. We have selected the top 10 winners for this month. All will…
