Saxon Care awarded mark of distinction for investing in local communities
In summary
- Saxon Care has received external recognition for investing in local communities
- The achievement of Social Value Quality Mark Level 1 recognises the organisation’s commitment to skills development, job creation and the wellbeing of local people.
- It shows we are aligned with the local authority’s values and vision to create fair, inclusive communities in which everyone has a chance to succeed.
- The work we are doing to train care workers will help raise standards in the sector and address the skills gap.
“We aim to create the highest quality of life for all – this extends beyond the people we care for to the local communities we operate in. We’re delighted this commitment has been acknowledged through the Social Value Quality Mark. Through our pledges, we will support local communities to be successful, inclusive and to provide opportunities for all.”
About the Social Value Quality Mark
- The Social Value Quality Mark recognises distinction in values-led business that benefits customers, communities and the planet. It is one of the most rigorously tested standards of its kind in the UK.
- Saxon Care will now seek to move onwards and upwards to Level 2 accreditation.
FAQs
The Social Value Quality Mark is an independent accreditation that recognises organisations for their commitment to creating and measuring social value. It demonstrates that a provider is actively embedding social value into its operations, community engagement, environmental practices, and service delivery.
Social value helps care providers make a meaningful difference both inside and outside their services. It ensures organisations contribute to stronger communities, support charitable initiatives, reduce environmental impact, and create positive outcomes for the people they support and employ.
Our approach to social value focuses on creating lasting benefits for our communities and stakeholders. Our commitments include:
- Encouraging volunteering opportunities within our local communities.
- Supporting our charity partners, including the Royal Voluntary Service and The Care Workers’ Charity.
- Raising awareness and funds for causes that are important to our employees, service users, and their families.
- Reducing our carbon footprint and implementing more environmentally conscious ways of operating.
- Promoting inclusive employment opportunities and staff wellbeing.
- Creating positive social outcomes through the delivery of high-quality care services.
As part of Clece Care Services, we share a nationwide commitment to social value across our network of care companies. This ensures social value is embedded into our everyday practices, the delivery of our services, our relationships with employees, and the way we support service users and their communities.
Our team have dedicated Social Value Leads and Champions who regularly review and monitor our social value activities, including volunteering initiatives, charity partnerships, environmental improvements, employee engagement, and community involvement. This helps us understand the positive impact we create and identify opportunities to enhance our contribution further.
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