Issue 198 18.09.24
The weekly online newsletter for the care sector
Group sets new standard with its leave policy ELIZABETH Finn Homes has launched a progressive parental leave pay policy that aims to provide all employees who become parents the opportunity to take time to bond with, support and raise their child during the first year of the child’s life. Or in the case of adoption, the first year of an employee becoming a parent to the child. The new scheme has the full support of its charity owners Turn2us. This marks a significant milestone in the care home group’s strategic objectives to provide outstanding and inclusive careers in care, operating as an exemplar employer and indicates a firm commitment to supporting staff as they become new parents. “I am utterly delighted to announce the launch of our new and greatly enhanced family leave policy,” said chief executive Dr Olivia Curno. “We believe we have developed one of the most progressive, generous and family-centred approaches in the care sector. “We continuously strive to be a caring, supportive employer and by offering these enhanced benefits, we set an example we hope other providers will follow.”
The new Elizabeth Finn Homes family leave policy now in place outlines the rights and entitlements of employees when welcoming a new child into their lives, setting out both basic and enhanced entitlements relating to new and expectant birth parents at work, birth parent leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, co-parent leave, parental leave and parental bereavement leave. Olivia added: “The margins in care are incredibly tight. “It’s a chronically underfunded sector trying to meet ever mounting needs and costs but short-changing new parents is a false economy. “Comparing care sector spending on agency staff and recruitment, excellent family policies might be just the investment we should be making to keep social care workers – 81 per cent of whom are women – healthy, happy and retained by our sector.” Elizabeth Finn Homes employs over 750 staff across its eight residential homes, and all are paid a real living wage. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity Turn2us and was founded by Elizabeth Finn, a pioneering philanthropist, who set up the Distressed Gentlefolks’ Aid Association in 1897.
Residents at Lower Johnshill Care Home near Lesmahagow, Lanark enjoyed a nostalgic experience as they visited the third annual Auchlochan Classic Car Show. The event featured treasured collections of vintage vehicles that sparked cherished memories among many residents. The Auchlochan Classic Car Show, organised by the Lanarkshire Classic Car Club, attracted enthusiasts from across the region. The event welcomed the public with a variety of classic and vintage cars on display. Visitors also had the opportunity to contribute to charity, with donations supporting CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland). Resident Greta Inman is pictured enjoying the car show.
Home hosts its own music festival
THORNTON Hall and Lodge Care Home near Liverpool hosted its very own eagerly-awaited festival. Thornton Fest featured three live entertainers, kicking it off with Magical Mike, a local singer and performer who got the crowd going with a sing-along of greatest hits from the 80s, 90s and 00s on the ‘main stage.’ He was supported by the second act of the afternoon, talented local singer and performer Bill from Happy Days Entertainment, who got everyone up and dancing. Ukulele band the Quay Notes then had everyone clapping along with their guitars. Regional business support manager Tickets to this year’s Caring UK Awards at the Athena, Michelle Duvall said: “It’s always great fun organising events like this; taking Leicester on Thursday, December 7th are now available. For advantage of the good weather and more information and to book your tickets visit getting the local community along to https://script-events.co.uk/cuk-awards-tickets/ 00057 Carebeans CaringUK January 2024.qxp_Carebeans CaringUK Ad 23mmx80mm 15/12/2023 16:08 1 enjoy it with ourPage people.
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“None of this could have been possible without Emily Dickson and Lauren Hudson, activities coordinators at Thornton Hall and Lodge. We are so proud of them for always going the extra mile to make our people’s lives special.” There was a strong attendance from the local community, which the home is always keen to involve in its events. The traditional fairground stands proved popular; offering handmade gifts, cheesecakes by Nana’s Cheesecakes, brownies and other baked delights. A hotdog, popcorn and slushie stand by Mersey Entertainment – Parties and Events was a big attraction not surprisingly, and there was no shortage of family entertainment such as balloon artists, fairground games and much more.
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