http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk Making the world of difference Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:51:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We announced last month that Nicky was leaving her post as administrator, but remaining on bank for the homes in a support capacity, we are pleased to let everyone know, that Nicky will be coming on board at Bishops Gate when it opens in April as one of the part ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2012/02/06/1435/medal-for-excellence-award/ New Directions is pleased to announce the appointment of their new office administrator, Danica Haslop, who commenced work on Monday 30th January 2012. Danica has joined us having spent 5 years working in domiciliary care, and is looking forward to this exciting new experience and working with the New Directions team.  http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2012/01/31/1422/new-administrator-joins-the-team/ VACANCIES    Bishops Gate is now starting to recruit for the staff team - the following vacancies are available:-   Senior Support Workers - 2 years experience in care industry and NVQ/QCF level 3 (or working toward this qualification) full time posts   Support Workers both full and part time hours available   Day Service Co-ordinator - full ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2012/01/17/1413/vacancies/ So, we are now in full swing with the refurbishment of our new property, Hastings Observer has carried an article and David Palmer has been heard on Arrow fm telling the world (or at least Hastings and surrounding area) that the home will be opening early April 2012.  We are ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2012/01/17/1411/bishops-gate-update/   It is with regret that we are announcing that Nicky will not be returning to her full time administrator's post with New Directions, following her maternity leave, as she want to be a full time Mum.  Nicky will not be losing contact with all of us here at New Directions, ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2012/01/17/1402/new-directions-administrator/ I am delighted to announce that David Palmer is being promoted to the post of General Manager with effect from 1st January 2012.   David's hard work and dedication to the company, staff teams, families, service users and (most importantly) me, mean that he is most deserving of this promotion.   I am sure ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2011/12/29/1386/general-manager/ We would like to welcome Duncan to our management team as of 1st January 2012.  Duncan has been working with us at New Directions at Bishops Croft as a senior support worker since May 2009.   As everyone is now aware, Sanchia has been appointed as the Manager at not only Bishops ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2011/12/23/1382/new-management-appointment-%e2%80%93-january-2012/ All the residents, management and staff at New Directions would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It promises to be a very interesting 2012 with our 5th home scheduled to be ready for occupation by April. Review of the year January The work placements at Drallimcommenced this ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2011/12/20/1376/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/     SOUTH-EAST ADULTS' CHRISTMAS PARTY   hosted by   NEW DIRECTIONS   Wednesday 14th December 10 am - 2.30 pm Ninfield Working Mens Club (The Tin Hut) Bexhill Road, Ninfield, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9EE     Join New Directions, who have several specialist residential homes for people with PWS, for a Christmas lunch and party specially for adults with PWS. ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2011/12/09/1367/ho-ho-ho/ Sanchia Lowe has been approved by the Care Quality Commission to be the registered manager of Bishops Way. Sanchia will now manager both Bishops Way and Bishops Corner. She will have a deputy manager employed to assist her in the management of the two homes. Sanchia started her career at Bishops Corner ... http://www.praderwillisyndrome.org.uk/2011/12/09/1363/bishops-way-3/