We are currently seeking an experienced senior support worker to be based at our ‘Outstanding’ care home, Summerwood, in New Milton, Hants. If you are a forward thinking, positive and dedicated person with experience in supporting adults with diverse needs, and you have a background in learning disabilities, please get in touch! Excellent remuneration and a happy working environment and career progression awaits you. Please contact John Caslake, Registered Manager on 01425 839687 for more information or an informal chat. …
We value the work of each and every one of our care workers who work with compassion and professionalism each and every day. No two days are the same working in our homes and a career in care can be both rewarding and motivating. We are supporting Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Councils #proudtocare Twitter week from the 9thth to the 15thth of September 2019 in support of the great people who work with us. Keen to find out more? You can follow us on Twitter: @AppleHouseLtd You can also see our details in the BCP ‘Proud to Care’ list of Care …
The entire team at Apple House care home and the company send warmest and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to D on achieving his BLACK BELT at karate! Some years ago, D dreamed of being a karate black belt. At the time it seemed such a far off aspiration–where to start? One step at a time, we suggested, with the very first lesson, that initial moment of excitement and possibly fear. Yesterday D was presented with his black belt, after years of dogged determination and hard work and he couldn’t be happier! D has given his kind permission for his photo and wonderful …
Jane Montrose wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ for England and Scotland! Last Friday, at the prestigious National Learning Disability and Autism Awards at the ICC in Birmingham, Apple House’s managing director, Jane Montrose, won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ award for England and Scotland. The National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and aim to pay tribute to those individuals or organisations who excel in providing quality care. Judges said: “Jane is impressive both on paper and in person. What shone through was her compassion and passion for her business …
We are very proud to be finalists in 7 categories for the 2019 National Learning Disabilities Awards. Today we want to showcase one of our finalists, Rebecca Blackmore. Finalist for The Frontline Leader Award Rebecca Blackmore: Here are some of the things that our manager Sharron and the team have to say about Bex: Rebecca who is known as Bex started working in our company in 2014. Caring, compassionate and focused on helping and supporting people to be the best they can possibly be. One of her strengths is also her cooking ability. Utilising this skill Bex is able to support …
The National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and aim to pay tribute to those individuals or organisation who excel in providing quality care. We are proud to announce that Apple House Ltd are finalists in the following categories: The Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award – Jane Montrose This award will be presented to an individual who the judges think has made a long-term outstanding contribution to the lives of people with a learning disability and/or autism. The Supporting Older People with Learning Disabilities Award – Jayne Jackson and the …
We are thrilled to announce the marriage of Romaine, our Director of Operations, to Ralf yesterday in Bournemouth, and send them our love and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together. The happy couple were joined by friends and family and Apple House colleagues at their romantic wedding by the beach. Thankfully the rain mostly held off, not that the weather could dampen the joy of the day. Congratulations Ralf and Romaine! …
Congratulations go to Redcroft for winning the Great Apple House Bake-Off! Our panel of judges, comprising residents and directors, had a very tough job choosing just one winner from the three beautiful cakes crafted by our staff teams as each home pitched against the other in a super-friendly competition. Apple House care home’s cake won the taste test! The sponge was moist and utterly scrummy. Decorated with delicate sugar daisies and cute bees, it was as pretty as it was delicious. Summerwood care home’s cake wowed us all. In the design of our logo –a plump green apple– and with …
From all of us at Apple House care homes, to all of you, we hope your Easter weekend has been peaceful and joyous. When the world about us seems fraught, with tragic news, and peace seems a distant hope, it is the small things we do together with those closest to us that remind us of the true meaning of hope and peace. Simple things like baking bring us together. With this in mind, our teams have worked hard to create little masterpieces of Springtime joy. Yes, the Great Apple House Bake Off is today! This afternoon the Easter Bunny …
The competition is hotting up here at Apple House care homes! Tasked with crafting an Easter cake masterpiece, staff teams of each home are already plotting how to out-bake their colleagues in a wonderfully friendly and competitive Bake-Off. The Easter Bunny will be judging (and tasting) the cakes at our annual Easter Party on Monday 22nd April. The winning staff team will receive a fun night out of their choice. In addition, our company will be making a £100 donation to Dorset Cancer Care Foundation …
