At Harbour Homes, we are proud of our reputation and our commitment to quality. We know our services are only as good as the people we employ.
When you join Harbour Care Group, you'll truly be part of our team. We work together, united by our vision, purpose and values. It's a welcoming and mutually supportive environment, and we all strive – individually and together – to provide the most professional services to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
Our team reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds of the people we support and of the local communities we serve. And we are all committed to helping you to develop your skills and further your career.
When you join us, you can also benefit from a training and development programme that includes:
- A full induction programme leading to a Care Certificate qualification
- Ongoing training and development covering a range of work-related areas - including QCF Qualifications
- The opportunity to attend in-house training on key topics
- Support for you to study relevant long-term courses
- Mentoring from more senior staff, formal and informal supervision, regular team meetings, and hands-on management
- Regular and meaningful appraisals (every 12 months)
We also offer a range of staff benefits, including an employee assistance programme, child care vouchers, and bonuses for high performance.
Melissa's journey
Melissa joined the company in 2016 as a Support Worker at Harbour Care Home. Before this, she worked in a local hospital.
Melissa was keen to develop her knowledge and further her career and completed a number of training courses gaining qualifications, including a Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
She took on extra responsibilities and new roles, being promoted to Team Leader and then Deputy Manager within the care home. Melissa is now Service Manager at Harbour Lodge.