THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY - Our "Rising Stars" Graduate
Today was another "red letter" day for Somerset Care when our first "Rising Stars" programme concluded. Our group of aspiring managers were selected to attend this course a year ago and have been participating in a professional development course organised with great care and skill by Operations Manager Sylvia Stowe and Group Head of HR Sue Baverstock, with support from colleagues in Acacia Training and Development and external facilitators.
Today's "graduation" for our Somerset Care students included their managers and several of our directors. Short speeches were made by each student where they shared their thoughts about the programme. All were highly complimentary about the experience which had included a series of intensive training days, exchanges with other care homes, a day out at the "Care Show" in London and a challenging team building day at the Activity Centre at Cannington College.
The magnificent celebration cake for the event was made by our own Heather Thorne in our Central Office Payroll Department. Many thanks Heather!
Many congratulations to all our "Rising Stars", pictured back row (l to r) are: Leanne Wheatley, Rebecca Palmer, Julie Worthing, Emily Harding, Emma Read and Jane Hellier Front row: Emma Milton, Rebecca Sheppard, Caroline Stevens and Sarah Reynolds. Unable to be with us due to the imminence of paternity was Kevin Mellor. Kevin is the first member of the group to have achieved a manager appointment and is now well into his role as manager of our Halcon House Respite Centre.
We are now embarking on the search for our next group of "Rising Stars". So if you have the aspiration to step up to management and are willing to put your hat in the ring to be a member of our next "Class of 2011/12" speak with your manager and declare your interest!
Location:Taunton
posted by Andrew Larpent @ Thursday, February 24, 2011
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I've learnt so much as a rising star,
First time on the motorway on my own in a car,
Visited St Ives on the way back from Popham,
Where teamwork and kindness; well no one can top 'em,
To the care show at high speed with young Kevin Mellor,
One thing's for sure he's a speedy young fella!
Garry Mitchell delivers with charm and flair,
He'll teach us the tools to help get us there,
Capability, misconduct, staff performance, team building,
The opportunities endless; the teamwork stupendous,
Tower building with Lego and straws,
A little role play which I love of course,
From climbing the wall at Cannington,
To communciation skills,
Finance and budgeting to work out all those bills,
I feel I've made friends that will always be there,
For the journey ahead within Somerset Care,
So here's to us the RISING STARS,
And some of whom have already risen,
With a BIG GOOD LUCK and a "sad see you soon",
And never stop your twinkling!
Warm wishes and many Thanks for a wonderful day yesterday .We all felt very proud and valued by the company .Emma Read Preston Park House .
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