Here’s some “Food for thought” – why not work in care?

Oaklea are joining a new national campaign (via the Department of Health & Social Care)to encourage people to join the ‘social care’ workforce.

(Oven ready) Great timing -as we’ve got some top cooks on the go!

Today you can see what this involves as some of our teams were delivering part of the HAF (Holiday Activity & Food Programme) for young people… (more on HAF here https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/holiday-activities-fund/)

Peter’s taking care of ….pancakes…

The HAF activity for young people in South Lakes involved a group aged 5-11 busy preparing their own lunch of home made soup and pancakes – yum!

Growing our own…

Here you can see Children & Young People’s supremo Matt ‘Mr Matty’ Douglas with Jemma – Jemma is a total star – she used to come on our trips…now she’s volunteering to help out! It’s literally working organically….

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Editor’s Note

The ‘Made with Care’ campaign is about raising awareness of the social care sector across the country and is helping to emphasise that working in social care is a rewarding job where people can empower others to lead fulfilling lives.

For latest Oaklea vacancies go to https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/work-with-us/