Posts by Simon Dey

“Great support – great company” Mum of Steve, Michelle Corrance commenting on our recruitment We’re always keen to hear from people who would like to join us – sometimes via the usual channels or even the ‘jungle telegraph’! (call it on 01539 735035!) No day the same you say? A job in social care is…

“I believe that ALL work should be engaging, stimulating and meaningful” Craig Smith He’s in tune with Oaklea! We have just welcomed a new Trustee on board – please give a fully amplified hello to Craig Smith from Newcastle (via Nottingham!) ‘Howay the NE’! Craig’s arrival beefs up our North East presence on the board.…

Oaklea Headquarters in Kendal isn’t a public venue as such….but every now and then people need to visit us for meetings and so forth PLUS Learners from our CIC Right2Work (R2W) have a dedicated space for sessions. Matt & Miya lead the way… It’s with this in mind we wanted to aid those who seek…

We love a cracking salty old sea based picture story that we can get our teeth into – in fact one where we snatch victory from the jaws of…..and our very own Steve ‘we need a bigger boat’ Corrance is the man on the high seas to show us the way! “He’s behind you Steve”!…

We had quite a seasonal -if challenging- end to 2023 in our work with young people – in fact it seems like a year ago! We have three examples of how it’s always good to be in top gear and have a Plan B! So lets head off…. #HAF2023 – treading gingerly! Our journey begins…

The excitement is building….the goose is getting fat….and at Oaklea (and our Right2Work CIC) we have the never ending conundrum of who is the real Santa Claus – so many to choose from these past few festive weeks! As it’s a quiz time of the year…see how many you can spot! But first – our…