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Lovely to welcome students back to Bristol
What a lovely afternoon inducting three new starters to the team! A big welcome to Lena, Ellie & Serena! All three have moved to Bristol this year to study and we’re so please to be able to help by offering them flexible work working in some of Bristol’s very best care establishments. Look at some […]
We’ve Moved!
We’re thrilled to have moved to our new home on Berkeley Square. Come and say hello! (Bring a mask…) The address is Square Works, 17-18 Berkleley Square, BS8 1HB.
Aging Training Course FREE until 2nd March!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Aging training course. This excellent training resource guides you through the changes which occur during the ageing process and how you can act appropriately to promote an individual’s well being and understand their personal needs during this […]
Diabetes training course available FREE until 4th November!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Diabetes training course. This outstanding online training resource will give you a comprehensive understanding of diabetes and its impact on sufferers, allowing you to protect the wellbeing of diabetics in your care. Diabetes has wide ranging effects […]
Dying, Death and Bereavement training available FREE until 5th August!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Dying, Death and Bereavement training course. This excellent resource will train health and social care workers to support a dying person physically and emotionally. The course addresses death itself, its consequences and how to cope with those consequences. It […]
Confidentiality Training Course FREE until 1st July 2019
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Confidentiality training course. This excellent resource will improve your understanding of confidentiality, giving you the practical support and advice you need to ensure you are satisfying your confidentiality responsibilities. As a health or social care worker you have […]
Pressure Care training course available FREE from accredited provider until 3rd June!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Pressure Care training course. This comprehensive pressure care resource will deepen your understanding of pressure related injuries and their surrounding issues. There is no legitimate reason why someone receiving a health or social care service should suffer […]
Stroke Training Course from accredited provider FREE until May 6th 2019!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Stroke training course. This outstanding stroke resource will help you to recognise signs of stroke, allowing you to act in a way that can help save lives. If you suspect somebody in your care is having a […]
Arthritis Training Course from accredited provider FREE until January 7th 2019!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Arthritis training course. This comprehensive training course explores the impact of arthritis, allowing you to identify the signs and symptoms and act appropriately to actively improve the wellbeing of those in your care. With up to 15% of […]
HACCP Training course from ACCREDITED training provider FREE until 3rd December!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online HACCP training course. This outstanding resource develops and reinforces food safety training and satisfies your requirements for food hygiene risk management. Anyone who comes into contact with, or handles, food in any way needs to know how to […]
Anxiety Training Course from accredited training provider FREE until 5th November!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Anxiety training course. This excellent resource will deepen your knowledge of anxiety and its surrounding issues, helping you to identify the warning signs. Up to one third of people may suffer with anxiety at some point in their […]
Wound Care Training Course FREE until July 2nd 2018!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Wound Care training course. Wounds can range from a light scratch to deep damage of tissue and muscle and within your role in health and social care, you may come into contact with different types of wounds regularly. […]
Consent Training Course FREE until 4th June 2018!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Consent course. Consent is a legal and ethical requirement for all treatment, health and social care interventions, making this product a ‘must have’ for induction, refresher, management and vocational training, for example QCF and the Care Certificate. Please […]
Activities & Exercise course available FREE until April 2nd 2018!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Activities & Exercise course. This comprehensive training resource highlights the importance of activities and exercise to general wellbeing. Everyone has different capabilities, needs, likes and dislikes. It’s important that you understand how to identify these and use them to […]
Sleep Training Course available FREE until November 6th 2017!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to complete a high quality online Sleep course. Good quality sleep is vital for good health, yet for many different reasons sleeping well is often difficult. This comprehensive training resource guides you through sleep problems that can arise, and how to combat them, so […]
HACCP course FREE until 31st January!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to a high quality online HACCP course. This outstanding resource develops and reinforces food safety training and satisfies your requirements for food hygiene risk management. Anyone who comes into contact with, or handles, food in any way needs to know how to identify […]
Supervision and Appraisal course FREE until 3rd July 2017!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to a high quality online Supervision and Appraisal course. This course is designed to give people supervising or appraising the confidence to do so through having learned the necessary skills. Whether for vocational, refresher or management training, for example QCF and the Care Certificate, this […]
Skin Care Training Course available FREE until 1st May 2017!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to a high quality online Skin Care course. This comprehensive online training resource explores everything you need to know to promote skin care and respond appropriately to skin care related problems. Skin is the largest and most complicated organ in the human body. You wouldn’t […]
Anxiety Training course FREE until April 3rd 2017
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to high quality online Anxiety Training. This excellent resource will deepen your knowledge of anxiety and its surrounding issues, helping you to identify the warning signs. Up to one third of people may suffer with anxiety at some point in their life. Could […]
Confidentiality Training available FREE until 31st October
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to high quality online Confidentiality course. This excellent resource will improve your understanding of confidentiality, giving you the practical support and advice you need to ensure you are satisfying your confidentiality responsibilities. This is the ideal resource to expand and develop your […]
August’s Affinity Excellence Award Winner!
August’s Affinity Excellence Award Winner is Gavin Cooke. A glowing commendation from one of his peers and good press from the office for his flexibility, reliability and willingness to help out makes him a worthy winner! A peer described Gavin as hardworking, professional, having good rapport and forsight, an abosolute gem and a credit to […]
July’s Affinity Excellence Award…
July’s Affinity Excellence Award goes to Fiona O Toole. On a weekend in July, Fiona not only picked up an emergency shift at late notice but then, in the words of the home manager, did “brilliantly well” dealing with multiple issues in what was a difficult shift. Great Job Fiona, a token of our appreciation […]
Ageing Training FREE until 5th September!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to high quality online Ageing training. This excellent training resource guides you through the changes which occur during the ageing process and how you can act appropriately to promote an individual’s well being and understand their personal needs during this time. From the […]
Affinity Nurses described as Excellent in all areas!
Affinity Nurses have been described as Excellent in all areas by Clients this week. Thanks to Grace, Sylvia and Diana for their hard work!
Affinity Award Winner for June!
Congratulations to Richard Holmes who is the Affinity Excellence Award winner for June! Richard joined Affinity in February this year and has worked with us regularly since then. He is a popular member of staff who has received fantastic feedback from clients: “Richard is a very hard-working, committed member of the team, bringing the […]
FREE HACCP training until 1st August!
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to high quality online HACCP training. The course comes complete with proper certification from an ACCREDITED training provider totally FREE until 1st August 2016. The HACCP training course develops and reinforces food safety training and satisfies your requirements for food hygiene risk management. […]
Early Availability Award!
Congratulations to Maram Jagne, who will be receiving our Wimbledon themed gift of Strawberries and Prosecco, as her Early Availability Award! Maram has consistently given us her availability at least one week in advance, which is great for our clients and staff. Each week we have a number of clients who provide their shift requirements […]
February Affinity Excellence Award!
February’s ‘Affinity Excellence Award Winner ‘ was Tom Jenkins. Clients and peers alike have praised Tom for his work ethic and his caring nature. Add the fact that he is ultra reliable and punctual and it’s no surprise he’s sought after! Take a look at the facebook page for more info!
The Snow Child
Our very own Charlie Ellis is involved in a great project this Christmas, a fully accessible, multi-sensory family show called The Snow Child, adapted from the classic Russian Fairy-tale,The Snow Maiden. Set in a village in the Arctic Circle, the story will explore the definition of family, what it means to love and be loved and […]
Free Continence Promotion Training
In partnership with Social Care TV we are giving you the opportunity to high quality online training in Continence Promotion. The course comes complete with proper certification from an ACCREDITED training provider totally FREE until the end of September.
Affinity approved to supply BUPA & Mencap
We’re really please to have been approved as suppliers to prestigious care providers BUPA and Mencap. With multiple locations in and around Bristol this is a great opportunity for our staff to work in new locations.
Fancy £250?
With more and more clients choosing to use Affinity care we are urgently looking to recruit more nurses. Our new referral scheme can see you earn £250 for every nurse you refer! Unlike some referral schemes, you start earning as soon as the nurse interviews and then continue to do so as they work! Speak […]
Free Communication Training
Affinity Care works with training provider, Social Care TV, to provide resources for our staff. In December we are offering a free course in effective communication. This a is an certificated course from an accredited provider. Simply go to Social Care TV to take advantage.http://www.redgage.com/blogs/jenniferdelgado/curriculum-conversations-7-do-s-and-don-ts.html/
Affinity Care continue to provide quality staff to Four Seasons Healthcare
Affinity are really pleased to have been allocated a place on the Four Seasons supply chain. With locations in and around Bristol it’s an excellent opportunity for our staff to work with this national care provider.
Charlie Ellis promotes 'Stop Bullying For All'
Our very own Charlie Ellis has been working with Theatre Company “Unique Voice” She has just finished the first part of an anti-bullying project with a particular focus on Students with Special education needs and disabilities (SEND) students. Working as both actress and workshop facilitator she has been visiting various schools in the South West […]
Affinity Signed up to Supply Nurses, Support Workers and Carers to SHAW
We’re really chuffed to have been appointed as a supplier to SHAW Healthcare, a provider of care services for vulnerable adults in a variety of settings. Shaw employs over 4,500 people to provide care to over 3,000 individuals in registered care homes, hospitals, supported living arrangements, retirement schemes and domiciliary care settings and with eight […]
Weekly Induction Days
With the Affinity success story continuing to grow, we have opportunities every week for new staff to complete their induction programme. The day is spent in a relaxed informal environment, covering off any outstanding mandatory training, fully explaining the staff handbook and contract and generally getting you ready to start work. If you’re in the […]
