In Summer 2019, after a lot of training with his team, Hugo climbed to the summit of Mount Snowdon with Beccy Melling and Ashley Crocker. After this amazing achievement, Hugo set himself another goal; to climb Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Cumbria, the second of the three peak challenge. Scafell Pike is the highest […]
I am delighted to announce the introduction of a new role to Green Light called the Behaviour Technician. Although the role already exists in some other countries, it is rarely seen in the UK, outside of some very innovative often-outstanding-rated special schools. I am very proud that Green Light is (probably) the first adult […]
Mollie Salter-Prescott is a member of Green Light’s PBS team, working with a number of individuals with learning disabilities who are supported by Green Light. In this guest blog Mollie explains how she and one the Green Light teams she is working closely with were able to help someone access healthcare that others take for […]
Support Worker Liam joined Green Light during the pandemic in July 2021. He is the organiser of the IDAHOBIT and Pride Celebration Day being held at Green Light’s home Tresleigh House in Grampound Road on 17th May 2022. In this blog Liam explains why he’s organised the event and the meaning behind IDAHOBIT and Pride. […]
Green Light’s Recruitment Lead, Kerry Noonan caught up with Kieren who recently returned to Green Light and the Wheal Gerry team led by Jude Woods. The team support three adults with learning disabilities who each have their own two bedroom home on the cul-de-sac in Camborne. Welcome back Kieren. Can you tell us […]
I was interested to read a recent LinkedIn post by Rachael Dodgson, CEO of care provider Dimensions about her moving away from using the term challenging behaviour. Rachael says: “Dimensions now talks about behaviours of distress rather than challenging behaviours, for example. It’s a critical change, a way of emphasising the cause of the behaviour […]
Steven Hill moved to Cornwall from the midlands in 2015, joining Green Light in February 2022, after several years with another autism care provider where Steven supported elderly individuals with learning disabilities. Steven brings a wealth of experience gained in the hospitality and education sectors to his new team, having been a chef, chef mentor, […]
We are delighted to have been recognised as Outstanding Employer of the Year an award given to an organisation that shows commitment to delivering high quality care, while engaging staff and creating a caring culture. The award was given at the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Care and Support Awards held at Tregenna Castle in […]
What makes a great support worker and other Frequently Asked Questions Leanne Thomas is an Operations Manager who joined Green Light as a Support Worker on one of Green Light’s first inductions in 2011. Working in a young growing company provided Leanne with the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working with teams to create […]