Hesley Group

29/08/2025

Family Voices - "They're better than we ever thought they could be"

We're proud to share with you the full interview filmed recently with Julie (Harry's mum). Harry has lived within one of our smaller residential services in Doncaster, The Limes, and attended for just over a year.

During this short film Julie explains why, after being left in crisis when other avenues had faded away, they feel they finally got the help they needed and found the right place where they know that Harry is very well cared for, he's safe and he's happy.

Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/nJqJce12xm8

Julie is a parent of a person attending our specialist college in Denaby, Doncaster. Hear why she is happy for her son to be attending Mercury College.

28/08/2025

Exciting News at Hesley Group

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Erica Craig from Consultant Speech and Language Therapist to Director of Clinical Services.

In her new role, Erica will be responsible for leading and developing our Clinical Services across the Group, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest quality of specialist support for the people we support and their families.

Please join us in congratulating Erica on this well-deserved achievement!

28/08/2025

Today is Makaton International Awareness Day – a day to celebrate connection, communication, and friendship!

At Hesley Group, we know that communication is at the heart of building relationships. Makaton helps us connect in meaningful ways, ensuring the people we support can share their voices, experiences, and friendships with others.

This year’s theme is , reminding us that friendships grow stronger when everyone has the tools to communicate.

Thank you to the team from Meadow View for sharing the Makaton sign 'Friends' with us today.

Here’s to celebrating the power of connection, inclusion, and togetherness.

The Makaton Charity

27/08/2025

🚀 Embracing Innovation

The San Martín Scales are now embedded across all services, helping us measure and improve quality of life in real terms. It’s innovation with purpose-driven by the voices of those we support.

Read more on page 49 of our Quality Account🔗 https://www.hesleygroup.co.uk/accounts-24-25/ =49

25/08/2025

Job Vacancy - Support Workers, Low Laithes - Barnsley

At Low Laithes, we have the opportunity you've been looking for. We're looking for a positive and engaging Support Worker to join our team.

The role involves supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs including behaviours that may challenge, to make them as independent as possible and access new experiences. No two days are the same, filled with different and interesting activities on a daily basis, a role as a Support Worker is so much more than just a job.

If this is the job for you then find out more and apply at 🔗 https://careers.hesleygroup.co.uk/vacancies/1801/support-worker--low-laithes-days.html

Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.

24/08/2025

🌈🏃🏃‍♀️On Wednesday 20th August a Colour Run was organised at Hesley Hall and within the grounds of Meadow View to raise funds for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS).

This particular charity was chosen as it was close to the heart of a colleague who lost her daughter back in 2016 having been diagnosed with Adult's Onset Still's Disease. A number of colleagues and people we support joined in the fun and together raised £305 for the charity.

Well done everyone it looks like you all had a very colourful, fun time! 👏🎖️🏁

If anyone would like to donate to the fundraiser here's the page https://www.justgiving.com/page/hesley-colour-runners-1

23/08/2025

👋 If you're looking for a rewarding job, where no two days are the same then we're looking for you!

Meadow View is located between the villages of Tickhill and Rossington and we're looking for an engaging and positive Support Worker to join our team to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Not all support work will take place within the homes of the people we support. There will be lots of opportunities to access the local community and engage with the interests of the people you support. We are looking for forward thinkers who are able to offer new ideas on how to develop a person’s opportunities and skills ranging from developing their own garden to cooking nutritious and different meals.

If this sounds like you then click the link to find out more and apply 🔗 https://bit.ly/mv-sw-0825

Please note, for this role you will need to have a valid Full UK driving license. Be over the age or 21.
Have experience of driving for 2 or more years.

22/08/2025

On Tuesday 19th August - National Potato Day - two people supported at Meadow View helped to dig up 8kg of potatoes in the allotment there. They made a very tasty addition to the Meadow Fresh food kits the next day - Masala Cod & Potatoes!

Well done to everyone at Meadow View and King Street that helped with our potato growing this year.

21/08/2025

📢 Job Vacancy - Registered Manager, Copperclay Mews

We are recruiting an experienced and quality-focused Registered Manager, to lead our specialist 8 bed adult residential service based in Easingwold.

This is an exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in developing and growing the service, establishing the provision in the local community and ensuring the overall success of the service. As Registered Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the residential service, ensuring the people who live within the service receive the highest quality, person centred support.

Find out more about the role and apply at 🔗 https://careers.hesleygroup.co.uk/vacancies/1821/registered-manager--copperclay-mews.html

Diversity, equality and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work.

21/08/2025

🫶 Family Voices - Inspiring Stories

In our second clip from Julie's interview, Harry's mum shares her advice on what to do if your adult child is referred to or is looking at a potential placement with us.

Next week we'll be sharing the full interview so keep an eye on our page for the post.

20/08/2025

Last week a few of the people supported within Low Laithes in Barnsley, took a trip to York and visited the National Railway Museum. There was lots to see and everyone had a great time looking at all the older trains and carriages.