Balance Care

06/11/2025

💬 It’s International Stress Awareness Week 2025 — a timely reminder that stress touches all of us, no matter our role or responsibilities.

It’s important to pause, check in with ourselves, and recognise when stress starts to build. It’s easy to keep pushing through — but taking time to rest, set boundaries, and ask for support can make a real difference.

This week, we encourage everyone to:
🌿 Take breaks without guilt
🗣️ Talk openly about stress instead of hiding it
💪 Remember that looking after your wellbeing isn’t a luxury — it’s essential
Let’s use this week as a reminder to be kind to ourselves and to those around us who might be carrying more than they show. 💚

Find out more here: https://isma.org.uk/isma-international-stress-awareness-week

04/11/2025

Last week, Balance Care hosted our annual Halloween Party, and it was a spooktacular success!

From amazing costumes and great music courtesy of Balance Care's DJ, it was wonderful to see everyone getting into the Halloween spirit. 🕸️✨

A huge thank you to all who joined in the fun and helped make the day so special — we loved seeing all the creativity and big smiles! 🎉🦇

30/10/2025

Yesterday, we joined the world in recognizing World Stroke Awareness Day

To mark the occasion, we invited all team members to wear purple, the Stroke Association’s signature colour, to show our solidarity and support for those affected by stroke. 💜

It was inspiring to see so many of our colleagues come together to raise awareness and stand with the stroke community.
Here are some wonderful moments captured from the day! 📸

19/10/2025

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19/10/2025

Well done Maddie!! 👏🏽 💚 ⚽️

16/10/2025

🎉 Our Directors’ Drop-In was a success this morning!

The Director Drop-In is chance for staff to pop by catch up, share ideas & just enjoy a treat on us!

The brownies went first, then the rocky road, then the lemon drizzle… 🍫🍋
Now we’re left with the granola flapjack with raisins — and it’s sparked an important office debate! 😄

👉 Is the raisin treat really a treat?
🍫 Do we always reach for chocolate first?
🤔 And most importantly — what would your favourite be?

Let us know in the comments — we’re curious where you stand on this sweet debate! 🍰☕

13/10/2025

Shout out to our lovely Hannah who did us proud on Friday 💚

Wearing green for Mental Health Awareness & encouraging all other staff to do the same!

Green is definitely your colour Han - thanks for always being an amazing Team Co-Ordinator, co-worker, friend, shoulder to lean on for all! You’re one of the best! 🙌🏽

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day – 10th October 💚

Today, we join millions around the world in recognising the importance of mental health — for ourselves, our colleagues, and the people we support.

At Balance Care, we believe that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s okay to not be okay. Taking time to rest, to talk, and to reach out for help when we need it is a sign of strength — not weakness.

Let’s continue to look out for one another, to listen without judgment, and to create spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. 💬✨

Together, we can break the stigma and build a world where mental wellbeing is a priority for all.

08/10/2025

🎉 It’s fayre day at the Job Centre! 🎉

We’re having a fantastic time chatting with lots of people about the exciting opportunities we have here at Balance Care.

We love meeting new faces and having those all-important, genuine conversations in person. It’s a great chance to share what makes Balance Care such a special place to work.

As you can see, Owen - our brilliant Office Manager - is thoroughly enjoying the morning so far! 😄💬

26/09/2025

🌸 Happy Friday from all of us at Balance Care! 🌸

As we head into the weekend, we’re celebrating the little victories, the smiles, and the moments of independence our residents have achieved this week. 💚

Here’s to creating safe, supportive, and positive spaces where everyone can thrive. Wishing all our community a restful and joyful weekend! ✨

25/09/2025

☕🍰 We were proud to take part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning today, enjoying coffee, cake, and conversation — all in support of a fantastic cause. Every slice shared helps Macmillan continue their vital work for people living with cancer. 💚

23/09/2025

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💚 V A C A N C I E S 💚

💼 Support Worker – Supported Living (Yes, we’re talking to you!)
📍 Location: Warrington or St Helens
⏰ Hours: Full-time
💰 Salary: Competitive (plus the priceless perk of making a real difference)

Do not apply if:
• You think “support work” is just tea-making and TV time. (We do both - but we also help people smash their goals, big and small.)
• You’re allergic to laughter, surprises, or the occasional plot twist. (No two days are the same, and that’s the fun of it.)
• You’d prefer a job where nothing and no one ever challenges you. (Growth happens here - for you and the people you support.)

Now, if you’re still reading…
We’re looking for kind, reliable, and downright brilliant humans to join our team as Support Workers. You’ll be helping adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs live with independence, dignity, and joy.

You’ll be:
• Supporting people to live their best lives - whether that’s learning new skills, getting out and about, or just having a good chat over coffee
• Encouraging independence while knowing when to step in
• Bringing patience, empathy, and a healthy dose of humour to every shift
• Dealing with the unexpected (sometimes with a plan, sometimes with improv)

What we need from you:
• A genuine passion for helping others (experience is great, but heart is essential - we can train the rest)
• A willingness to work flexibly - because life doesn’t run 9-to-5
• An understanding of person-centred support (or a readiness to learn it)
• The ability to stay calm under pressure - and keep smiling when things get messy

What you’ll get from us:
• Full training and ongoing development (your career matters to us)
• A supportive team who’s got your back
• Shifts that work with your life, not against it
• The chance to laugh every day - sometimes at work, sometimes with work

💬 Ready to make a difference and have a little fun along the way?
Apply now and see where this could take you.

📧 Send your CV to Hiring@balancecare.co.uk