Join us and Clare McRobbie for a Mindfulness and Wellbeing webinar. 16th February 2021 (or 3rd June - please see below)Time 1-3pmMicrosoft Teams Learn how to: Acknowledge the causes and signs of stress within workplace settings Understand what mindfulness is and how it can help to support your wellbeing Explore the science behind mindfulness and how it can reduce stress and anxiety Learn a range of mindfulness techniques to improve and support wellbeing in your…
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New Directions Christmas Food Bank Match Appeal
In response to the increased need for food bank donations across the country, New Directions introduced its Christmas Food Bank Match Appeal, and invited its clients and staff to tag or send in photos of their food bank parcels, to be ‘matched’ by an additional donation from New Directions. Customers from all companies within the New Directions Group were invited to take part and as a result we were overwhelmed by their contributions. Sophie Cecil,…
Calling all social care entrepreneurs… Do you work in social care, but new business ideas keep you awake at night?
Alternatively, do you own your own business yet still have that desire to make a difference in the care industry? No problem! You can do both! Working on supply with us at New Directions Social Care gives you the flexibility to work around other professional aspirations or commitments, whilst still developing a sustainable career in the care industry. Intrigued? Why not hear from two of our inspiring Support Workers, who have worked with us for…
Local Hero – Rachel is an Ambassador for the Welsh Blood Service
Many members of the New Directions family go above and beyond to give something back to their local community, which is why we feel the need to celebrate our Local Heroes. This month, we are shining the spotlight on our Receptionist, Rachel Jones, who first began working with New Directions in December 2015. Rachel took a brief career break to do charity work in Nepal before coming back to us in July 2019, and we…
Local Hero – Gareth Organises the Baker Cup
Last month, Gareth from the ND Social Care Cardiff branch played a starring role in organising a successful community fundraising event known as the Baker Cup, for the second time. We are extremely proud of Gareth for embodying the New Directions company value of ‘community’ both inside and outside the workplace. He strives to give something back to his local community and make a real difference to the lives of others, as demonstrated by his…
Caring for someone with dementia
Many of us know of someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, whether that’s a friend, neighbour, family member, or through our field of work. Globally, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia is on the rise, which means more of us are caring for someone with dementia. It’s estimated that figures will rise from 50 million cases around the world in 2018 to a staggering 152 million in 2050 putting…
Local Hero – Omar Volunteers for Matt’s Cafe
As you already know, the ND Social Care team are hugely passionate about giving something back to the local community, not just through their everyday work, but by giving up their own time outside of work too. It’s no wonder they won the New Directions ‘Community Value’ award earlier this year! This month, we want to shine the spotlight on our Local Hero, Omar, from the ND Social Care Swansea branch, who has recently taken…