Come Together to Help People Live Full Lives Our aim is simple. To stand alongside the people we serve, their relatives, our colleagues and commissioners, so more people can live safely, happily and proudly in their own right. We have always believed our work is about far more than providing specialised enabling, care and support. It is about helping people build lives…
Do Work That Matters Be the Reason Someone Believes in Tomorrow At ubu, we are looking for people who bring warmth, kindness, courage and belief in others. If you want work that feels meaningful, human and full of purpose, you may already be exactly who we need. We support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live with more choice, independence, belonging and possibility. This is support work with heart, personality and…
We Want the Real You At ubu We are making shortlisting easier, kinder and much fairer. Our new online shortlisting interview lets you record your answers yourself, in your own time and at your own pace. You are in control. You can take a breath, think about what you want to say and, if you…
I am horrified by what has been reported in the ITV investigation into Blue Ribbon Healthcare Group. Horrified, angry and deeply upset. The thought that people who trusted others for care may have been left frightened, neglected or humiliated is unbearable. If even some of what former staff and families have described is true, then…
He Said, She Said, and They Both Agreed The Future of Social Care for the People We Support A warm reflection on what must change, what must stay human, and what we all need to protect as uk adult social care moves forward. The conversation we need to have Social care is standing at a crossroads. We are…
For more than 20 years, people have been promised change. Every election, every government and every minister tells us that social care matters. We hear about consultations, reviews, white papers, green papers, task forces and speeches. But for the people waiting for support and for the families trying to hold everything together, those words have…
In a time when compassion should be our compass, I find myself asking: Who truly cares about those who need everyday support today? We’ve come a long way. We moved away from institutional care, recognising its limitations and the isolation it imposed. We embraced community care an approach rooted in dignity, inclusion, and the belief that…
Finding Light in the Fog I want to speak directly to our local authority officers about our people who work tirelessly to deliver positive outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. It’s hard work, especially in our increasingly challenging economic climate. I want authorities to understand our frustration of being asked to do more…
When Waste Is Valued More Than Life – A Wake-Up Call DO YOU REALISE THAT BIN COLLECTORS ARE PAID MORE THAN ENABLING CARE SUPPORT WORKERS IN THE UK. At first, it may seem like an irrelevant comparison, both roles are essential both physically demanding in their own right. But pause for a moment and consider…
Holidays Are Over. Let’s Get Back to What We Do Best! Well, the sun has done its best, the suitcases are back in the loft, and the “out of office” replies are finally giving up. September has arrived and nearly everyone is back at work. (Except one team member who swears they’re “mentally still in…
New charity single to raise awareness of the social care industry ‘Who Cares?’ a new song highlighting the care industry, in support of The Care Workers’ Charity has been released. The project, devised by iCG, the non-profit organisation supporting the care sector in North Yorkshire and York, has been sponsored by Hempsons, leading health, social…
Breast Cancer Awareness Day 18th October Misconceptions and truths around breast cancer: staying informed. Considering how many people are directly impacted by breast cancer diagnoses, there are still a lot of misconceptions we need to tackle. Addressing these myths and truths allows us to stay informed and make better decisions for our health. Breast cancer…