Staff

Staff at hcs Specialist Supported Living

The staff at hcs Specialist Supported Living will provide high levels of support based on the assessed need. Finding the right support team is important to us. It’s not just about finding someone who does a good job; it’s also about finding a colleague who ideally shares the same hobbies and interests as the person they’re supporting. It’s a style of support that we know leads to great outcomes.

Recruitment and training: The recruitment process at Hesley Group is rigorous.  Before joining us at hcs Specialist Supported Living, people’s employment histories are checked in detail, references taken up and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks carried out.

Our colleagues are carefully recruited, trained and supported to provide safe, consistent and person-centred care. Each team works closely with clinical colleagues so that support is informed by each person’s communication, sensory, emotional wellbeing and behavioural support needs.

Colleagues complete a structured induction and ongoing learning programme, including role-specific training, coaching, mentoring and professional development. Managers also access leadership and management development to support effective practice.

Health

All the people we support at hcs Specialist Supported Living have access to a wide range of community health services, including:

• General Practitioner
• Dentist
• Chiropodist
• Optician

Each person has a medical assessment when they come to hcs Specialist Supported Living, followed by annual check-ups carried out  by the local GP. Each person also has a Health Action Plan. Additional and/or specialist support can be accessed as required, for example, in relation to epilepsy or specific nutritional needs.

The people we support are encouraged to lead a balanced lifestyle and are assisted in choosing and preparing healthy, nutritious meals and in taking regular exercise.