Step Up: Service Update September 2020 Here at Step Up we are continuing to deliver our services in line with the most up-to-date guidance from the Scottish Government and the Care Inspectorate. Throughout lockdown, we have continued to deliver the highest level of care to the individuals that we support, and have adapted our service…
We’re continuing to welcome new members to the Step Up Team. Step Up would like to extend a warm welcome to our latest recruit, Gary, who joined our growing team in June! Lockdown and social distancing measures has meant that we have had to get a little bit more inventive with our recruitment process. As…
Step Up has renewed its external quality management accreditation. We are committed to providing an excellent service, and to putting improvement at the heart of our development strategy. As such, it’s great news that the auditor agreed with us! Last year, we brought on a dedicated Quality Manager, Jack, to oversee our improvement activities. Our…
Getting to know: Louise Next up on our ‘Getting to know…‘ series is Louise, who recently joined the Step Up Team. Q: How long have you worked in the Care Sector?A: I have been working in the Care Sector now for approximately 7 years. Q: How did you end up in your line of work?A: I ended up…
Getting to know: Shannon Our ‘Getting to know…‘ series continues with Shannon, who is one of the newer members of the Step Up Team. Shannon tells a little about herself and why she decided to join us! Q: How long have you worked in the Care Sector?A: I have worked in the Care Sector for 8 years.…
Step Up met John when he was homeless and facing difficulties with his mental health and wellbeing. John was misusing substances, suffering from social isolation, and was extremely vulnerable and at risk of addiction. Over time, John built a relationship with one of our support workers who was the Step Up mentor to a friend.…
Case Study Lynsey – Team Coordinator at Step Up Lynsey joined the Step Up team in October of 2018 having previously worked as a Cleaning Assistant at Stirling Council. In her previous line of work, Lynsey developed an eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills and had demonstrated a commitment to hard work. These qualities made…
Case Study Pamela – Area Service Manager at Step Up Pamela joined Step Up back in 2013, shortly after the company was first formed, and has been an integral team member ever since. I have enjoyed my time at Step Up, each day presents a new set of challenges and I feel like I am…
Getting to know: Nicola We continue our ‘Getting to know…‘ series, which focuses on the amazing Step Up team, with a short interview with Nicola who is one of our Team Coordinators. Q: What is so great about working for Step Up?A: It’s the team that we work with – we have a laugh, it’s…
Step Up is pleased to be a member of the Neighbourly Surplus food share scheme. Food is a staple of community life. Meal-times bring people together and give us the strength and courage to make positive changes in our lives. That’s why Marks and Spencer donate their surplus food, including chilled food, to charities and…