Leading adult social care provider National Care Group is recognising long servers who have collectively achieved almost 80 years at its supported living service in Sheffield.

The news comes as the UK government launches the second year of its ‘Made with Care’ campaign – with the number of vacant posts in the adult social care sector having risen by 52% in the last year.

Newfield View includes a dedicated team of support workers and team leaders, each of which has been with the business for more than five years, supporting people with a range of needs, including learning difficulties and mental health conditions.

Team leader Stacie Dempsey, having joined the service in 2016, has successfully progressed in the organisation from her original role as a support worker, with fellow service team leader, Lauren Whiting, also charting a similar journey with the organisation.

Dempsey said: “Lauren and I have been incredibly lucky to be part of such a tight knit team. Having consistency makes a huge difference in the lives of the people we support, allowing them to achieve their dreams and aspirations. There are people here, both colleagues and the people we support, that I have known and grown with year-on-year, helping to build trust and strong relationships that help everyone to flourish.

“I think its testament to the environment that National Care Group provides that we have so many long-standing colleagues. We have a family feel here but with the backing of a big company, and I’m incredibly excited to continue help deliver a quality service for the people we support.”

James Allen, chief executive at National Care Group, said: “Our dedicated team at Newfield View represent the values of National Care Group in delivering long-standing care, that successfully enables the people we support to pursue their hobbies and goals in life.

“The service is showcasing just how meaningful and enriching a career in adult social care can be, which is incredibly important during a skills crisis. It is making a fantastic difference regionally, upholding high quality standards that go across the board for our services in England and Wales.”

For more information on National Care Group and the services it provides, visit:  https://nationalcaregroup.com/