Staff at The Barn in Leyland, have been putting Potens’ Challenge Charter into action too – putting TRUST in their learning from recent Person Centred Active Support Training, and in return helping Mark to increase his independence, confidence and skills.
Continue reading “Challenge Charter Best Practice at The Barn”
Potens Challenge Charter is a promise that all staff make to uphold the values of Potens; to be courageous for and with the people they support and to challenge themselves and each other positively to be the best they can be. Our team in Lancashire have put the challenge charter at the top of their agenda this month with a brilliant example here of putting their promise into action.
Time to Talk Day 2020 took place on 6th March and services across Potens got involved in the day with the key aim to encourage everyone to be more open about mental health – to talk, listen and break down barriers.
Heath Lodge in Greater Manchester have received two awards in Potens’ latest monthly staff recognition scheme – with Manager, Lorraine Walker named ‘Manager of the Month’ and Senior Support Worker, Lorraine Scott named ‘Employee of the Month’ , nominated by their colleagues for being real inspirations!
Whilst it is not a legal requirement for us to make and publicise a statement relating to Modern Slavery, as a company we oppose modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms and therefore make this statement as a matter of good practice and our belief in upholding the highest ethical standards. The statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Watling Street Road in Preston, Lancashire, held a ‘I’m a Celebrity’ style event at their service in December with lots of animals and critters coming to the service – they even had a bushtrucker trial!
Angela Coleman is the Registered Manager of Potens’ Conifer Lodge in Torquay. Pictured here with team member Barry (Elf) and resident Robbie (Santa), Angela was nominated twice by her colleagues for being an amazing manager and her fantastic work and dedication helping to cover another service in her area.
Christine Finnegan (pictured here with Colin) is Potens employee of the month! As a Senior Support Worker at Parkside Lodge in Gateshead, joining the team in April 2019, Christine was nominated by a colleague who had some fantastic comments and observations to share:
We are delighted to announce the winner of Potens Christmas competition for the ‘best decorated service’ is Apple Tree for their Winter Wonderland design! All services were tasked with creating the best Christmas services over the festive period…
Some brilliant feedback from CQC inspectors and our stakeholders following the Care Quality Commissions (CQC) latest inspection of Potens’ Supported Lives provision. The inspection, which took place in September, acknowledged the high quality support being delivered at the domiciliary and supported living services in Bradford – highlighting that the support provided is ‘Well-led, Caring, Responsive, Safe and Effective’.
Continue reading “Goods across the Board from CQC for Supported Lives”
