Organisational Culture

Inspired and driven with passion to lead, our vision is to be the best of the best and to provide exceptional care, expanding our reach to an extraordinary count of 100 sites. With a heart full of dedication, we aim to redefine the pinnacle of excellence in care, touching lives profoundly and shining as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all.

OUR CULTURE​

UBUNTU – ‘I am because we all are’. 'I am what I am because of who we all are'.

 

Our team embodies the essence of our company culture, which is often described as:

  • A vibrant and enjoyable workplace
  • Focused on achieving outstanding results.
  • A supportive work family
  • An environment that empowers and inspires

We have adopted the African philosophy of Ubuntu, a term that encapsulates fundamental human virtues such as compassion and humanity. It signifies that every individual deserves unconditional respect and dignity, forming the ethical foundation of our company culture.

Ubuntu conveys the message that ‘I am because we all are,’ . ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’ affirming the inherent worth and interconnectedness of every person. This philosophy is underpinned by four core principles, encapsulated in the acronym MIST:

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Morality: We believe that an organisation’s fullest potential is realised by adhering to its ethical foundation. This is manifested through a deep commitment to a culture of trust.

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Interdependence: We recognise that addressing global challenges and optimising wealth creation necessitates the collective effort of all stakeholders within the enterprise. Success is achieved through embracing our interdependence.

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Spirit of Humanity: We acknowledge that all individuals contribute to and benefit from the wealth and progress of society. Working in harmony with one another, in a spirit of service and cooperation, is essential.

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Totality: We advocate for the inclusive engagement of every team member, championing the freedom to innovate and contribute. This is vital for fostering entrepreneurial communities within our society.

By embracing these principles, we foster a culture that is not only productive but also nurturing and equitable, ensuring that every member of our team feels valued and respected.

CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

BE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT

Be willing to embrace new things, fresh ideas, and novel experiences. Be open-minded and approach new things with curiosity, helps us ensure that both employee and employer expectations are appropriately set and fulfilled. Demonstrate by what we say and by what we do.

DEMONSTRATE ACCOUNTABILITY

An obligation to make things better, to pursue excellence, and to do things in ways that further the goals of our organisation. Being accountable means that we are answerable for our actions and the actions of our teams. portray a professional image through reliability, consistency and honesty, dress, and act appropriately, deliver work outcomes to agreed quality standards and timescales.

DISPLAY INTEGRITY

Be self-aware, accountable, responsible, and truthful and ensure your actions are internally consistent.

ACT INCLUSIVELY

Build positive working relationships with your colleagues share expertise and demonstrate a willingness to learn from others. Drive performance, productivity, and innovation, through your ability to relate to a diversity of people and perspectives, be open and flexible, and focused!

BE PROUD

Have pride in your work, be motivated to exceed, promote the uniqueness of the company, understand the vision, mission, and philosophy of the company. Recognise the culture of the company, understand that we believe in our differences, and we acknowledge, embrace, and respect them.

SHARE KNOWLEDGE ALWAYS

To empower others is to make yourself more powerful in any position you hold. Sharing Knowledge is one of the greatest acts of charity.

OUR AIM

Our aim is to ensure that the Principles of Good Practice and Care are incorporated in our daily care provision and that we afford the individuals we serve their rights, autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, choice, independence, fulfilment, and security within an environment where they receive safe, effective, responsive, and compassionate care from the experience of living in a well led service.

  • Safeguarding from Harm: We commit to protecting individuals from preventable harm, abuse, discrimination, neglect, and the loss of rights by implementing robust policies, thorough staff training, and maintaining a structure of qualified personnel and supportive systems.
  • Cultivating a Culture of Safety: We foster a culture of diligence, transparency, honesty, and integrity, managing potential risks by complying with health and safety laws and guidelines.
  • Infection Prevention: We prevent healthcare-associated infections among the individuals we serve, employees, and visitors through solid operational procedures, policy integration, staff education, and regular audits.
  • Medication Safety: We ensure the safe management and administration of medications through continuous training and the reinforcement of best practices.
  • Equipment and Staffing: We provide suitable equipment for care and treatment, supported by an adequate number of qualified, trained, experienced, and competent staff in facilities designed to meet the diverse needs of the individuals we serve.
  • Risk Management: We conduct risk assessments and needs analyses to determine and sustain the necessary staffing levels to meet the individuals we serve needs.
  • Positive Risk Culture: We promote a positive risk culture and demonstrate this through a thorough audit and review process.
  • Maintenance of Premises: We keep premises and equipment up to date with statutory requirements and guidance, ensuring recommended organisational checks are performed.
  • Nutritional Health: We offer nutritional support and guidance to ensure the maintenance of nutritional health for the individuals we serve.
  • Behaviour Management Training: We train our staff in positive behaviour management techniques for the benefit of the individuals we serve.
  • Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that the CQC is informed of regulated activities and management actions in compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Information Accessibility: We increased awareness by providing easily accessible information in appropriate formats, ensuring service users understand the process to follow if abuse occurs.
  • Learning and Improvement: We are committed to improving our services by learning from adverse events, incidents, errors, near misses, comments, complaints, feedback, suggestions, and expert advice.
  • Human Rights and Legal Compliance: We uphold the human rights of the individuals we serve and ensure that the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are applied correctly to protect their rights.