Greensleeves Care has been awarded Silver accreditation by Investors in People, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to realising the potential of its staff. The accreditation is public recognition for the charity which invests heavily in the training and development of its workforce.

Investors in People Silver AccreditationGreensleeves Care is a highly innovative provider of residential, dementia and nursing care for older people. The growing charity has won many national and regional awards and commendations for the high quality of care provided at its 24 care homes. Greensleeves Care subscribes to the Eden Alternative philosophy of care and is the largest accredited care group in the UK.

Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry. Working with clients across the globe, Investors in People enables organisations to benchmark against the best in the business on an international scale.

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Greensleeves Care. Investors in People accreditation is the sign of a great employer and an organisation committed to achieving success by realising the potential of their people. Greensleeves Care should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Commenting on the award, Paul Newman, Chief Executive said: “Greensleeves Care is constantly adapting and innovating to meet the needs of older people and empower our residents to make decisions relating to daily life in their home. Our highly trained staff are fundamental to achieving the excellent resident experience we seek to provide. This national recognition of their efforts and determination is well deserved.”