Awards
- Gloucestershire County Council Accredited Provider
- Registered with and inspected by CQC – view the full inspection reports here.
The below quotes were taken from a QCQ inspection in July 2018.
“People’s care and support individualised, reflecting their personal wishes and lifestyle choices. They were treated with compassion, kindness and care.”
“The atmosphere in their homes was light hearted with much laughter and happiness.”
“People’s care and support was provided with kindness and compassion. People had positive relationships with staff. They were observed seeking out staff and being relaxed in their company. People said, “The staff are a great team” and “Staff are lovely.””
“Staff were observed engaging with people, sensitively responding to them and giving them time and space.”
“People’s privacy and dignity was respected. People were observed being supported respectfully and discreetly.”
“People’s chosen activities were discussed with them including day trips, holidays, social clubs and using facilities in their local towns or villages. People were busily engaged in their activities during the inspection.”
“People’s care and support was delivered by a provider who promoted high standards of care. Visitors told us, “She couldn’t have gone anywhere better” and “It’s super. I have no concerns about her care.””
“People were supported in an individualised way that encouraged them to be as independent as possible. People were given information about the service in ways they wanted to and could understand.”
“People and their relatives told us they felt safe. One person said, “I am very safe here. All of the staff take very good care of me””
“Throughout our inspection, we observed a strong staff presence in the service. We saw people’s requests for assistance were responded to promptly and staff spent time talking to people about their day.”
“Throughout the inspection, staff were observed giving people time and not rushing them when they were supporting them.”
Quotes from CQC inspection of July 2018 (Cotswold Court) and December 2018 (Gables and Supported Living):
What our staff say
I have spent my whole career in the health and social care sector and particularly like supporting people with learning disabilities. The job has its lighter moments and is challenging at time but I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.
Tony McGee
I have worked for Stroud Homes for a number of years now and really enjoy my job. No two days are the same and it is a very rewarding role.
Grace Ashton
In the years I have worked for Stroud and District Homes Foundation, I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting and working with the service users and their families.
Luke
l am proud to be a part of an organisation that constantly seeks ways to enhance the lives of the people who lives in the homes, as well as the staff.
James Bealing
SDHFL is a wonderful organisation to work for. The commitment to the welfare of service users foremost but also staff is obvious. Working for a charity that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable adults rather than profit focused is personally rewarding.
Kate
I have thoroughly been a part of the SDHF team over the last 7 years. I started as a support worker across two homes and appreciated the flexibility of the position enabling me to complete my NVQ5 at university.
Gemma Mould
The Gables has been a part of my life for a very long time, I have a great rapport with the residents here. I enjoy supporting and helping them in their everyday activities.
Daryl
My colleagues have been amazing and so welcoming, I have worked in several of the homes and every home has been so different which is what I have needed.
Aston Butler
For me to be with SDHF so long comes down to the service users, knowing you make a difference to somebody else day no matter how big or small that maybe.
Laura Bradley
Working with vulnerable service users and learning how it feels to be a support worker was the best choice I ever made.
J. kirkup
Working for the company was a large part of my life which I enjoyed very much. The guys will always remain very special to me.
Julia
What I feel makes the organisation truly amazing is their dedication to staff and service users and I have enjoyed various holidays, day trips, concerts, and events with service users over the years.
Lettie Elgharbawy
I’ve built up a really good relationship with them all and I take pride in being able to come to work, knowing that I’m doing my job to the best of my ability and helping to enrich their lives.
Ami