Recruitment & Training Provider in the Social Care Sector
New Directions Social Care has re-launched their company brand after nearly ten years in operation. The business which is based in a Cardiff head office has spent nearly six months planning the overhaul which is now complete. Sarah Blackmore who heads up the business said of the make-over ‘We have grown dramatically as a business over the past 12 months. The shape of the team, the client base and the exciting candidates - new and…
New Directions Social Care has given one of their newest clients an opportunity to watch Cardiff Blues in action. Louise Davies, Senior Consultant for the Cardiff-based team has recently developed a strong working relationship with the innovative support network Ategi Shared Lives. The two teams started working closely together in September 2012 after links were forged by New Directions in delivering an effective recruitment and training service to the team. Joseph Collins from Ategi Shared…
A Trainer from Cathays in Cardiff has received recognition for her contribution towards training in Wales. Victoria Deane, Group Learning and Development Manager for the New Directions group of companies has been awarded ‘Trainer of the Month’ by the sector skills council for the hospitality, passenger transport, tourism and travel industries People 1st. This award also compliments Victoria’s efforts in being shortlisted for the 2012 ‘Leading Wales Awards’ in the category of Leading Leadership Skills…
New Directions Social Care colleagues Liam Healan and Louise Davies completed the Cheltenham Triathlon this month. The race in which competitors endure a 500 metre swim, 15k cycle ride and 3k run really pushed the pair to the limits. The duo were aiming to raise funds in aid of LINC - The Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy fund. You can still donate to the cause here. Our Olympic inspired heroes were aiming to complete the challenge…
The New Directions group of companies has recently implemented a series of company values. These five key qualities will be delivered by all teams within all aspects of their day-to-day work. The values include Community, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Quality. The business has been in operation since 1999 and has nine offices across the UK. In the wake of continued year-on-year growth, New Directions have committed to delivering the five values – selected by employees…
On September 8th 2012, New Directions employee Oliver Tune will cycle 55 miles from Brecon to Cardiff in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Oliver and a group of around 20 associates will set off at 9.00am in hope of good weather and a smooth ride. Oliver currently works for New Directions as a carer. Speaking of the upcoming challenge he says 'I have been involved in charity events previously, and this time it means…
New Directions Social Care has been in operation for over ten years. The team has worked to create a community within the sector that is first choice for recruitment and training. Now the team is looking for an image shake-up. Can you help? The Challenge Can you think of an image that the social care team can use throughout their marketing literature? We are looking for an inanimate object that depicts the sector. What single…
New Directions Social Care has donated a football kit to a promising national children’s home 5-a-side team. The company have worked with New Directions for over five years and were delighted with the contribution from the team. The 5-a-side team will be taking part in an annual tournament in Swansea against other homes from across the country. The sporting enthusiasts aged from 11 to 18, who come from diverse backgrounds, will compete to win the…
People 1st - the sector skills council for the hospitality, passenger transport, tourism and travel industries - and Sport Cardiff, Cardiff Council’s sport development project are training Olympic volunteers in leading international customer service standards. Two hundred volunteers have been selected to be ambassadors for Wales during Olympic events hosted in the capital city, helping visitors with directions and their local knowledge. A hundred volunteers have completed the tailored version of the WorldHost Principles of…
A Welsh recruitment and training firm has pioneered an experiment in communication activity. Three departments from within the New Directions group of companies agreed to interact only via social media channels for a full working day. New Directions Social Care and New Directions Nursing provide recruitment and training to the social care and nursing sectors throughout Wales and the West of England. The New Directions Compliance team ensure that every candidate who applies to work…