Church Farm Care
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Church Farm Care
Church Lane
Cotgrave
Nottinghamshire
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About Church Farm Care
Church Farm Care believes that the people working for us are our biggest asset and our recruitment process focuses on finding people with specific personal qualities such as being genuine, fun loving and having life experience regardless of age. We invest a great deal in our whole staff team of over 400 people. Everyone including nurses, support workers, catering, domestic and maintenance staff attend a comprehensive induction programme. They are then supported by named colleagues in the workplace for as long as they need to feel confident and at home with their role.
Continuing support and development includes regular supervision and ‘well-being’ meetings with a person’s line manager, a comprehensive training and mentoring programme to develop the specialist knowledge and skills they need to carry out their role to the best of their ability and feel fulfilled at work. If you are looking to join our team, please visit our vacancies page.
When asked why do you work for Church Farm Care these are the responses that some of our employees gave us:
“I used to be a security guard but I wanted to do something that I felt inside.”
“It is so rewarding working with people with dementia because they need you to be their best friend one day and maybe a daughter or Mum the next and I can be that person. Here at Church Farm we are encouraged to be loving and creative; whatever it takes to help a person feel at home and safe.”
“I could be a cleaner anywhere but here I know I am supporting the carers to look after people well and it is rewarding. I like chatting with the people who live here and they help me with the dusting.”
Spread the word - Church Farm at SkylarksContinuing support and development includes regular supervision and ‘well-being’ meetings with a person’s line manager, a comprehensive training and mentoring programme to develop the specialist knowledge and skills they need to carry out their role to the best of their ability and feel fulfilled at work. If you are looking to join our team, please visit our vacancies page.
When asked why do you work for Church Farm Care these are the responses that some of our employees gave us:
“I used to be a security guard but I wanted to do something that I felt inside.”
“It is so rewarding working with people with dementia because they need you to be their best friend one day and maybe a daughter or Mum the next and I can be that person. Here at Church Farm we are encouraged to be loving and creative; whatever it takes to help a person feel at home and safe.”
“I could be a cleaner anywhere but here I know I am supporting the carers to look after people well and it is rewarding. I like chatting with the people who live here and they help me with the dusting.”
Join the Church Farm Family, we are looking for big hearted people to join our team at Church Farm at Skylarks, West Bridgford, Nottingham. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer and offer free training, no experience needed - it's what's inside your heart that matters. For more information or to have a chat with one of our team members call 0115 9825568
Church Farm at SkylarksWelcome to Church Farm at Skylarks, West Bridgford, Nottingham
Our aim at Church Farm Care is to create environments that look and feel like ‘home.’ We achieve this with small intimate households with living and dining all situated close by. People share their lives with a family of people living and working together. At Skylarks there are four households, each is designed to reflect the needs and support the lifestyles of the people living there. Lifelong occupations continue in people's daily life.
People’s own bedrooms provide private space personal to them, enhanced with their own belongings and creating a feeling of familiarity and safety that is truly their own. All bedrooms have en-suite bathroom facilities enabling privacy for each person. Many have a small patio garden that families and friends can enjoy together. The extensive gardens provide the opportunity for people to take a good walk outdoors and enjoy a sense of the countryside.
There is a modern hairdressing salon which opens weekly and a visit here is viewed as an enjoyable activity with a cup of tea and a friendly chat.
Church Farm at CotgraveOur aim at Church Farm Care is to create environments that look and feel like ‘home.’ We achieve this with small intimate households with living and dining all situated close by. People share their lives with a family of people living and working together. At Skylarks there are four households, each is designed to reflect the needs and support the lifestyles of the people living there. Lifelong occupations continue in people's daily life.
People’s own bedrooms provide private space personal to them, enhanced with their own belongings and creating a feeling of familiarity and safety that is truly their own. All bedrooms have en-suite bathroom facilities enabling privacy for each person. Many have a small patio garden that families and friends can enjoy together. The extensive gardens provide the opportunity for people to take a good walk outdoors and enjoy a sense of the countryside.
There is a modern hairdressing salon which opens weekly and a visit here is viewed as an enjoyable activity with a cup of tea and a friendly chat.
Church Farm is a nursing home specialising in the care of people living with a dementia. The quality of care that we provide has been recognised by Nottingham County Council with the 'Dementia Quality Mark' and Band 5 rating.
We are proud to be be awarded Dementia Care Matters, "Butterfly Accreditation" scheme for 8 successive years, currently awarded a Level One. This model of care focuses on providing dementia care that brings out the best in our staff and enables everyone living here to experience real quality of life outcomes. “Quality of life matters and is the only real indicator of quality service in person centred dementia care.” David M Sheard, Dementia Care Matters.
We believe that each person is an individual with a life history that we respect. We promote self-esteem and encourage independence whilst providing a comfortable and safe environment to help people feel at home.
RATED: Band 5 with Nottingham County Council with the Dementia Quality Mark - Each year we are inspected by NCC. We also have the Dementia Quality Mark which recognises the quality of support given to people who live with a dementia.
RATED: Level 1, Dementia Care Matters Butterfly Household Home.
Church Farm at RusticusWe are proud to be be awarded Dementia Care Matters, "Butterfly Accreditation" scheme for 8 successive years, currently awarded a Level One. This model of care focuses on providing dementia care that brings out the best in our staff and enables everyone living here to experience real quality of life outcomes. “Quality of life matters and is the only real indicator of quality service in person centred dementia care.” David M Sheard, Dementia Care Matters.
We believe that each person is an individual with a life history that we respect. We promote self-esteem and encourage independence whilst providing a comfortable and safe environment to help people feel at home.
RATED: Band 5 with Nottingham County Council with the Dementia Quality Mark - Each year we are inspected by NCC. We also have the Dementia Quality Mark which recognises the quality of support given to people who live with a dementia.
RATED: Level 1, Dementia Care Matters Butterfly Household Home.
Welcome to Church Farm at Rusticus
Set in 2.5 acres of beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Cotgrave, Church Farm at Rusticus provides a peaceful setting for people whether they live with us for a few weeks to recuperate or whether Rusticus is their permanent home. The location creates a true feeling of ‘retreat’ that is enjoyed by the whole Rusticus family.
Meaningful daily living
Our aim at Church Farm Care is to create environments that look and feel like ‘home.’ We achieve this with individual households with living and dining all situated close by. People share their lives with an intimate family of people living and working together. At Church Farm at Rusticus each household is designed to take full advantage of the peaceful, rural setting with intimate and safe outdoor spaces close to people’s own rooms alongside amazing views of woodland. Enjoying the simple things in life together such as walks and gardening, baking and people’s own personal interests is the focus of every day.
Church Farm at Field HouseSet in 2.5 acres of beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Cotgrave, Church Farm at Rusticus provides a peaceful setting for people whether they live with us for a few weeks to recuperate or whether Rusticus is their permanent home. The location creates a true feeling of ‘retreat’ that is enjoyed by the whole Rusticus family.
Meaningful daily living
Our aim at Church Farm Care is to create environments that look and feel like ‘home.’ We achieve this with individual households with living and dining all situated close by. People share their lives with an intimate family of people living and working together. At Church Farm at Rusticus each household is designed to take full advantage of the peaceful, rural setting with intimate and safe outdoor spaces close to people’s own rooms alongside amazing views of woodland. Enjoying the simple things in life together such as walks and gardening, baking and people’s own personal interests is the focus of every day.
Field House is a nursing home in the centre of Radcliffe on Trent. At Field House, our aim is to provide the best possible care every minute of every day.
All staff are recruited for their personal qualities and dedication and are trained to the highest standard. We provide specialist care for people with palliative nursing needs and their families.
Each person wishing to come to live with us is fully assessed for their medical, physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs prior to moving in. Following the assessment, people are encouraged to visit, take a meal with us or stay for a day before deciding to come to live here. During the first few weeks a Care Plan will be developed as a basis for a person's individual care.
We are rated Band 5 with Nottingham County Council - Each year we are inspected by NCC and have retained a Band 5 rating for several years, the highest rating available.
Nursing AssociateAll staff are recruited for their personal qualities and dedication and are trained to the highest standard. We provide specialist care for people with palliative nursing needs and their families.
Each person wishing to come to live with us is fully assessed for their medical, physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs prior to moving in. Following the assessment, people are encouraged to visit, take a meal with us or stay for a day before deciding to come to live here. During the first few weeks a Care Plan will be developed as a basis for a person's individual care.
We are rated Band 5 with Nottingham County Council - Each year we are inspected by NCC and have retained a Band 5 rating for several years, the highest rating available.
At Church Farm Care there are opportunities for career progression, the Nursing Associate role works alongside care assistants and registered nurses to deliver hands-on care, focusing on ensuring people who love with us continue to get the compassionate care they deserve.
Regional Finalist Great British Care AwardsChurch Farm Care Ltd's homes are award winning, in November 2020, seven members of staff were shortlisted in the East Midlands Great British Care Awards, and two members of staff were East Midlands winners, and 5 members of the team were runners up who went on to the National Finals. This year four members of the Church Farm Care team have been nominated for several awards for the final of the East Midlands Great British Care Awards 2021, including the Care Employer Award.
Butterfly Household Home AwardChurch Farm Care Ltd's homes are award-winning, with Church Farm at Cotgrave having been recognised as a Dementia Care Matters 'Butterfly Household Home' for eight years.
Shereff Marong, health care assistant at Nottinghamshire-based care group Church Farm Care, shares his experience and discusses why there is no better time to become a carer.Following in the family’s footsteps
After being born in Barcelona, Spain we moved to England in 2014 when I was 19-years-old. Caring is a profession that has always been close to my heart and home because my mum was a carer when I was younger meaning that, when I came to England and was considering careers, I knew it was an industry I would love to work in – so I applied for a role at Church Farm Care.
After two weeks of training, I started as a health care assistant in February 2018. Just one month into the role, I could feel in my heart that I was where I needed to be and I knew that I wanted to do it forever. It’s now been three years since I joined Church Farm and I can honestly say that I love what I do.
At the heart of my role is caring for our family members, making them happy and keeping them busy. My favourite part of the job is talking with our family members, making a difference to their day, and seeing their reactions to all of the activities that we arrange for them.
The chance to give back
At the heart of our ethos is that people matter, meaning that my day-to-day tasks are completely centred around our family members. Therefore, an average day includes supporting with washing, dressing and undressing, helping with mobility, serving meals and drinks and assisting those unable to eat independently, along with helping with the admissions of people moving here and supporting them to ensure they feel at home.
My job also involves assisting with activities and helping to maintain a safe environment for people living and working in the home. Every aspect of a care assistant’s role is essential in keeping everyone healthy and happy, something that I thoroughly enjoy being able to do.
At Church Farm Care, we don’t wear nametags or uniforms as we seek to remove formal barriers and prefer to see ourselves as people visiting the family members where they live, as opposed to being staff, which is such a refreshing model of care. This is something that is really important for our family members living with dementia as it helps them feel settled and at home.
The pandemic proved to be an incredibly hard challenge, but I tried to remain positive and keep spirits high in the care home. Together, we have managed to get through the crisis and have come out even stronger on the other side.
Something for everyone
When I was younger, I always thought my mum working as a carer was amazing and I really admired her for it. It wasn’t until I moved to England that I thought about replicating her career in care.
When I applied, I didn’t have any previous experience. But Church Farm Care hire based on your levels of empathy and your emotional intelligence, rather than your education, so I was able to train to become a carer and can now proudly say that I’ve followed in my mum's footsteps. This recruitment method is fantastic as it not only makes a career in care accessible for it, but on a personal level it allowed me to show the emotional connections I’m able to form with family members which really helps to make them feel at home.
To anyone else starting out in the world of work, or those considering a career change, then I would definitely say to consider pursuing a role in care. The best carers are often those who may not realise their untapped potential and now is the perfect time to take that first step to beginning a new, rewarding career as Church Farm Care is currently looking for care staff to take up positions across all four of its homes.
The care group also supports the Kickstart Scheme so, if you are aged 18-24 and are interested in a Kickstart opportunity at Church Farm Care, please speak to your work coach at the JobCentre. Church Farm Care is also a Real Living Wage employer, which sees employees work at an increased rate than the national minimum wage, providing additional security as we are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
For more information, please visit: www.churchfarmcare.co.uk.
Church Farm Care are a Living Wage EmployerAfter being born in Barcelona, Spain we moved to England in 2014 when I was 19-years-old. Caring is a profession that has always been close to my heart and home because my mum was a carer when I was younger meaning that, when I came to England and was considering careers, I knew it was an industry I would love to work in – so I applied for a role at Church Farm Care.
After two weeks of training, I started as a health care assistant in February 2018. Just one month into the role, I could feel in my heart that I was where I needed to be and I knew that I wanted to do it forever. It’s now been three years since I joined Church Farm and I can honestly say that I love what I do.
At the heart of my role is caring for our family members, making them happy and keeping them busy. My favourite part of the job is talking with our family members, making a difference to their day, and seeing their reactions to all of the activities that we arrange for them.
The chance to give back
At the heart of our ethos is that people matter, meaning that my day-to-day tasks are completely centred around our family members. Therefore, an average day includes supporting with washing, dressing and undressing, helping with mobility, serving meals and drinks and assisting those unable to eat independently, along with helping with the admissions of people moving here and supporting them to ensure they feel at home.
My job also involves assisting with activities and helping to maintain a safe environment for people living and working in the home. Every aspect of a care assistant’s role is essential in keeping everyone healthy and happy, something that I thoroughly enjoy being able to do.
At Church Farm Care, we don’t wear nametags or uniforms as we seek to remove formal barriers and prefer to see ourselves as people visiting the family members where they live, as opposed to being staff, which is such a refreshing model of care. This is something that is really important for our family members living with dementia as it helps them feel settled and at home.
The pandemic proved to be an incredibly hard challenge, but I tried to remain positive and keep spirits high in the care home. Together, we have managed to get through the crisis and have come out even stronger on the other side.
Something for everyone
When I was younger, I always thought my mum working as a carer was amazing and I really admired her for it. It wasn’t until I moved to England that I thought about replicating her career in care.
When I applied, I didn’t have any previous experience. But Church Farm Care hire based on your levels of empathy and your emotional intelligence, rather than your education, so I was able to train to become a carer and can now proudly say that I’ve followed in my mum's footsteps. This recruitment method is fantastic as it not only makes a career in care accessible for it, but on a personal level it allowed me to show the emotional connections I’m able to form with family members which really helps to make them feel at home.
To anyone else starting out in the world of work, or those considering a career change, then I would definitely say to consider pursuing a role in care. The best carers are often those who may not realise their untapped potential and now is the perfect time to take that first step to beginning a new, rewarding career as Church Farm Care is currently looking for care staff to take up positions across all four of its homes.
The care group also supports the Kickstart Scheme so, if you are aged 18-24 and are interested in a Kickstart opportunity at Church Farm Care, please speak to your work coach at the JobCentre. Church Farm Care is also a Real Living Wage employer, which sees employees work at an increased rate than the national minimum wage, providing additional security as we are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
For more information, please visit: www.churchfarmcare.co.uk.
Church Farm Care are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, which means that our minimum wage regardless of your age is £9.50 per hour.
Number of Employees in Church Farm Care
201 to 500
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