What makes a good care worker?

Spring Newsletter From Clifton Homecare

Welcome to Clifton Homecare’s Spring Newsletter available in audio so you have the choice whether to listen or read. In this episode, Caroline shares a friendly update on what has been happening at Clifton Homecare, including service news, team training and development, and the ways we are continuing to improve care and support for our clients and families. You will also hear about community activity, upcoming opportunities to get involved, and how we are working to keep communication as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you would like to speak to the team about care at home, or any of the services mentioned, please get in touch. 📞 01253 722945 ✉️ enquiries@cliftonhcl.co.uk 🌐 www.cliftonhcl.co.uk [http://www.cliftonhcl.co.uk/] Contact Caroline on caroline@cliftonhcl.co.uk for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk

What makes a good care worker?

Caroline is joined today by Judith and Fiona who share their thoughts on what makes a good care worker. This episode will be useful for people looking for care and support services as well as family members. It will also be highly relevant to those working in adult social care or those considering a career in the sector. Today's discussion is frank and based on  previous and current experience.  Contact Caroline on caroline@cliftonhcl.co.uk for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk

Losing my independence was like a bereavement

In this episode Caroline meets with Vinnie. Vinnie talks openly and candidly about how the deterioration in her health felt like a bereavement to her. Vinnie's health deteriorated shortly after losing her wife therefore this was a second challenge Vinnie had to overcome in a relatively short period of time.  Vinnie shares really positively how having some care and support on a regular basis has now helped her regain her independence meaning she can get out again and enjoy living her life; health permitting.  In this episode Vinnie and Caroline discuss attending Manchester pride in the summer of 2025 and just what this meant to them both.  Contact Caroline on caroline@cliftonhcl.co.uk for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk

The importance of Care planning

In this episode Caroline is joined by Stacey, Clifton Homecare's care planing lead. Stacey has worked in the sector for several years and she is currently completing her level 4 Lead Practitioner in Health and Social care at the time of the episode going live.  Stacey and Caroline discuss the importance of thorough and accurate care planning and how this helps ensure the team can provide good quality, safe care.  During the episode we talk about NEWS 2; the National Early Warning score - see this link for further details; NHS England » National Early Warning Score (NEWS) [https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/sepsis/nationalearlywarningscore/]. We also talk about the Mangar Elk; a lifting cushion used to safely assist clients off the floor who have fallen. See here for further information; Mangar ELK Lifting Cushion | Portable Patient Lifting Device | Winncare [https://www.winncare.uk/products/mangar-elk-lifting-cushion/] Contact Caroline on caroline@cliftonhcl.co.uk for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk

Mentoring in Social care

In this episode Caroline is joined by Clifton Homecare's Mentoring Lead, Maria Berry. Maria talks about her role within the team, the benefits of mentoring and how she feels every social care team should have access to this level of support.  Maria also talks about her role as a Team Leader and the synergy between leading and supporting a team helps people thrive, personally and professionally.   Linked Information: Maria and Caroline refer to Lars during this conversation. Lars providers Leadership support and his details are:  Lars Isaksen - lars@larsisaksen.com  07870 841942 www.larsisaksen.com  Skills for care: Home - Skills for Care [https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Home.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=skills_for_care&utm_content=supporting_the_adult_social_care_sector&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22951391967&gclid=CjwKCAiA7LzLBhAgEiwAjMWzCPSUlcPIsWHRJw3YVhZ_kEGby8YuTDoHjvwjrfXVI_bwSxc3GD55RhoCQHMQAvD_BwE] Contented Dementia Trust (Specal): Home - Contented Dementia Trust [https://contenteddementiatrust.org/] NEWS 2: NHS England » National Early Warning Score (NEWS) [https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/sepsis/nationalearlywarningscore/] Contact Caroline on caroline@cliftonhcl.co.uk for a friendly chat. This is Clifton Homecare's website for further information; https://cliftonhcl.co.uk