Staff Forum to share ideas and thoughts
Each quarter we hold a Staff Forum meeting. A cross section of our Support Workers are invited to attend and share their ideas and thoughts with our CEO and Management Team.
Mark McKenning, our Chief Executive said: “Our culture is important to us. We value our people and we listen to them. The Forums are fantastic as they allow us to update staff on our future plans. They highlight particular achievements, progression and training opportunities. We also listen to the team’s ideas and their initiatives.”
Two recent examples of this are bringing forward our Christmas pay dates from the end of the month to the 23rd December. This year we are also providing a digital shopping voucher rather than a physical voucher. These changes were both at the request of our staff.
The sky is the limit for staff at Caremark Rotherham and Sheffield
It was particularly pleasing to discuss the many staff achievements over the last few months, including the recent winners of our Halo awards. Notably, the incredible success of Support Worker Andrew Uwareme who was one of only ten people out of 6,500 care workers to be named as a finalist in ‘The Incredibles’. This is a national award bestowed nationally and was open to all 140-plus Caremark franchises across the UK and Ireland.
During our November Forum we discussed the recent team changes. These include Sharon Callan being promoted to become Managing Director. Additionally, Kirsty Vickers was promoted to the position of Deputy Care Manager.
Sharon and Kirsty are two excellent examples of how we look to develop our staff and promote from within. Both individuals started with us as Support Workers many years ago. We believe this sends out a strong message to all staff. The sky is the limit when it comes to career progression at Caremark Rotherham and Sheffield.
An unparalleled staff retention rate of over 95%
Following on from the recent Forum, our CEO Mark McKenning is to meet with a couple of Forum members. Together, they plan to map out promotional pathways. This will allow all our staff to clearly see the opportunities which exist for everyone.
Our Staff Forum is a powerful tool for further improving communication, engagement and trust. We are immensely proud of our staff and want them to be informed and empowered. This will help them contribute to our future success.
We invest in, and value, our people. They are exceptional and their input is vital. We are a fully inclusive, people-focused local employer. We believe this is one of the many reasons why we have a staff retention rate of over 95%. This rate is unparalleled in the industry and something we are proud of.
About Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield
If you want to make a difference to the lives of people living with complex or clinical needs and work for our family-run company, consider joining us. Our staff retention rates stand at over 95%. Why not check our jobs in Rotherham and Sheffield to view our latest vacancies or give us a call on 01709 789340?