In Episode 18, we spoke to Janine Poxon, deputy home manager at MHA The Herons who swapped community care for the regularity and progression options available to her in a care home setting. Find her story below
“I have never wanted to stay in the same place for so long, but MHA is one of the best employers I’ve worked for, with a management that has the interests of both residents and staff at heart."
More than 200 colleagues attended the conference and awards ceremony and there were more than 500 nominations for the awards.
In episode 17 of our 30 under 30 campaign, we spoke to Ethelly Mpini, who has travelled over 7,000 miles from her native country Zimbabwe to the UK to pursue a career in care.
The Faith and Belief Network at our Head Office in Derby marked its first ever celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas, a significant Sikh festival that commemorates the release of Guru Hargobind Ji and 52 kings from imprisonment. The event was well attended and warmly received by colleagues from across the floors, reflecting the spirit and approach that we want to see across the organisation. The celebration was more than just a milestone, it was a powerful statement of belonging and recognition.
MHA Heather Grange is the latest one of our homes to receive the score of 10, a great result for them!
In Episode 16 of our 30 under 30 campaign, meet Matthew McGowan, care assistant at MHA Brookfield, who says he has inherited the caring gene from his mum, who is a doctor is America.
Selina has English, Irish and Jamaican heritage and is very proud of who she is, and shared her experiences with residents at staff at the home.
This is an amazing effort from colleagues at MHA Pennystone Court, in Blackpool
Both ladies have been working at MHA for ten years each.