Vida Healthcare launches recruitment drive for specialist dementia roles
Dementia care Vida Healthcare is inviting individuals to join its 550-strong team to deliver care to the 200 residents living with dementia across its three outstanding-rated care homes in North Yorkshire. Operating within Vida’s three care homes – Vida Court, Vida Grange and Vida Hall – employees deliver dedicated dementia care, from early onset dementia […]
69% of the social care workforce still see their future in sector
Research coordinated by Vida Healthcare has revealed that only 42% of the general public would consider a career in health or social care, and yet 69% of the social care workforce see their future career in social care. The dementia care specialist coordinated research into the sentiment of the social care and NHS workforce following […]
Vida launches Aspiring Leaders Programme
Visa Healthcare says it is is combating the retention and recruitment crisis in the social care sector with the launch of its Aspiring Leaders Programme (ALP). This follows the news that the company recently attracted over 120 new staff members, including care assistants, registered nurses and wellbeing roles, thanks to the range of initiatives in […]
Keeping dementia patients cool during a heatwave
Jill Young, operations director at Vida Healthcare, discusses the initiatives that are in place across the three specialist dementia care homes to keep residents cool and comfortable during a heatwave… Hot weather can present significant challenges for older and more vulnerable people, particularly those living with dementia. Dehydration and heatstroke are real concerns that must […]
Leeds United legends have a ball at Vida Healthcare
Three retired players from Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) recently visited residents at Vida Healthcare’s latest care home, Vida Court. Tony Dorigo, Eddie Gray and Paul Reaney spent time with residents and staff, and spoke about highlights from Leeds games over the past few decades and major career moments. Staff also set up goals in […]
The future of social care: Training the next generation
The social care workforce is absolutely vital. Without the work carried out by the incredibly skilled and talented people both in residential care settings and for vulnerable people living at home, the sector would simply not be able to successfully meet the needs of service users. Care home operators and other care providers have a […]
OPINION: Social care and recruitment – How can we reverse the crisis?
With over 110,000 vacancies across the social care sector, we’re currently facing an acute recruitment and retention crisis. Vaccinations becoming a condition of deployment, Brexit, and burnout thanks to the pandemic have all contributed to people leaving the sector and a struggle to recruit new talent. Sam Rhodes, Recruitment Manager at the UK’s leading provider […]
What do Brits really think about care homes?
Care homes play a larger role in our lives than we think. In fact, 28.6 million UK adults (54%) have, or have had, a friend or family member live in a care home. During the pandemic care homes were placed in the spotlight and, as a result, awareness and knowledge of what they are and […]
Dementia care and recruitment: Why kindness should be top of the list
When appointing new care staff, there are many characteristics and skills of an individual which will be at the top of a care providers list. However, one key trait which can often be overlooked is kindness. Kind employees can make a huge difference to the organisation they work for, from delivering exceptional care to residents, […]
Alzheimer’s Month: Delivering outstanding dementia care
People living with dementia generally need more support from care providers than those without. It’s therefore extremely important that care home operators understand how to provide outstanding care for residents living with dementia. This Alzheimer’s Month (September 2021) Theresa McNally, Creative Practice Manager at CQC Outstanding rated dementia care specialist Vida Healthcare, shares her top […]
