April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a dedicated time to recognise how stress impacts our lives and explore practical management strategies. In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a constant companion for many. While short-term stress can be motivating, chronic stress significantly affects both mental and physical well-being. What is Stress? An Insight Stress is the
The April 2026 Shift On April 1st, 2026, the UK social care landscape has seen a significant change in it’s wage structure. The National Living Wage (NLW) rose to £12.71 per hour, a 4.1% increase that directly impacts approximately 640,000 care workers across the country. For a full-time staff member, this represents an annual salary
Name: Shannon Smith Job Title: Accounts Administrator How long have you been at SCR: Since September 2023 Dream Menu: Chicken Katsu Curry Favourite Film: Howls Moving Castle How do you take your tea or coffee: Milky Tea with no sugar Most played song last year: Somebody Told Me by The Killers Interesting Fact About You: I make a great cookie 🍪 What can we
At SCR, International Women’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to pause and celebrate the incredible women who drive our success. From smashing targets at their desks to making a profound impact in the community, the women in our office are the heartbeat of this company. Here is
A company’s success is built upon the dedication of its people, and at Social Care Recruitment, we are fortunate to be powered by the very best. From the strategic thinkers to the operational experts, your commitment is the foundation of every milestone we achieve. Today, we take a moment to mark Employee Appreciation Day. It
Happy World Book Day 2026! Today is all about celebrating the stories and characters that have shaped our lives and ignited a lifelong passion for reading. This year feels even more significant as we coincide with the National Year of Reading giving us a double dose of literary inspiration. At SCR we have our monthly
In Leicester, the challenge of homelessness is growing. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 1,400 people are facing homelessness or sleeping rough within the city centre and surrounding areas. As temperatures drop, the need for community support becomes critical. Who are Help the Homeless Leicester? Help the Homeless is a dedicated local charity committed to tackling
As Christmas rolled around, the office got together to celebrate a great year with some lovely food, and to try and prove who was the top baker in the office! With a grand selection of both sweet and savoury treats that varied from yule logs to cheese twists, with an unbiased rating from each member
Employee Matt Robinson recently completed a charity run for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. Matt ran over 100 miles, beating his 60 mile target with ease and has so far raised over £350 for the charity. You can support the cause here and help Matt raise money.
On Monday our team of recruiters became a team of bakers for the Great SCR Bake-Off! The team all came into works with their homemade tasty treats and went head to head to crown our first SCR Bake-Off Champion! From savoury sausage rolls to creamy cheesecake the teams absolutely smashed it! Well done guys! After
