Supportive SRC Ltd

Chapter House, 7a Dean & Chapter Ind. Est., Ferryhill DL17 8LH
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  • Supportive SRC Ltd, Ferryhill
The charity Supportive SRC Ltd places people at the forefront of everything that they do. From its base in Ferryhill, Supportive SRC offers premium care and reliability to people of all ages in the cities, towns and villages in the North East area.

They provide high-quality and flexible services tailored to individual needs and preferences. Services can be anything from a one-off spring clean to several visits a day to help manage daily life.

Additionally, they offer services to combat social isolation, hospital admissions and mental health issues.

Care Provided by Supportive SRC Ltd

  • Type of Service
  • Home Care Provider
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Specialist Care Categories
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Call in Service
  • Cancer Care
  • Cleaning Service
  • Companionship
  • Dementia
  • Domestic Services / Home Help
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • High Dependency Care, two carers attending
  • Laundry Service
  • Learning Disability
  • Medication Assistance
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Personal Hygiene Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite cover
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Sit in Service
  • Transportation Service
  • Other Care Provided
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Adult Home Care (18+)
  • Home Care for Children
  • Hospital Discharge
  • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
  • Personal Care Assessments
  • Risk Assessments in the Home

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Supportive SRC Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • John Davison (CEO)

Funding & Fees Guide for Supportive SRC Ltd

  • Prices
  • £20.00 per hour


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Supportive SRC Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Supportive SRC Ltd has 29 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was looked after by Supportive carers for over 2 years before his recent death and the care given was brilliant. He liked things done 'his way' and I can only think of 1 of the many carers that he grumbled about to me and that may have been his dementia or a clash of personalities. You understood
and adapted. He loved to see one particular carer walk through the door and you kindly put him, whenever possible, on her rota. This reflects on you when employing and training staff to enable them to cope with his various medical and mental needs. I could relax knowing that if he was unwell, someone would ring me, if I wasn't available, they would ring the doctor or 111 on my behalf. When absolutely necessary, with your approval, carers stayed with him until help arrived. Everyone was lovely to him, talked to him which he loved, and gave the care to him that they would give to one of their own relatives. I was upset they would support me too. I couldn't have asked for more.

Reply from Danielle Greener, Compliance officer at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure looking after your father. He will be sadly missed and forever in our supportive hearts - Supportive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is just a message from the family and the client. My mother absolutely adores a certain carer and is very disappointed if anyone else turns up although she always says she has some lovely people coming to see her. When Mam is unwell, she goes over and above her duties never rushes her and always
endeavours to do what Mam wants. Mam can get very self-centred and demanding but the carer again speaks quietly and explains everything to her and calms her down. Mam's face lights up when she knows it is the carer coming through the door and she makes time to chat to her whilst going about her duties, bringing Mam up to date with what is going on locally and answering her questions. She is more than a carer, she is becoming a friend who Mam feels very comfortable with and whom she trusts implicitly. I would say she is an employee to treasure and praise for her diligence caring and compassion which hopefully reflects on your business.

Reply from Kirsty Armstrong, Head Of Operation at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you very much for your kind words, we have passed this on to the carer as we know this is your Mum's favorite carer. We welcome all feedback to enable us to continuously improve our service.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank Supportive for the exemplary care they have provided for my Father during both his advanced Dementia and more recently, End of Life care. All members of the Supportive team have shown real professionalism and kindness, not only to him but towards my Mam, as well. It takes a special
kind of person to do the job they do and I must commend them on the care they provide and the way the carers relate to both my parents. It’s sometimes not easy to have people you don’t know in your house, 4 times a day but they have all made this necessity quite seamless, with their sense of humour and ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude. I would also like to thank the managers for being so approachable and easy to talk to. I have always found the whole team will go the extra mile to help as much as they can. I would recommend Supportive to anyone who needs care in the home.

Reply from Kirsty Armstrong, Head Of Operation at Supportive SRC Ltd

Denise this we can not thank you enough for your review it mean a great deal to us, to know we have made such a difference. It tells me that we have the right people working in our organisation and that they have the right values. Your correct it does take a special person and we are privileged to have so many. We are thankful to have been trusted to look after your dad and thank you for that.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing service from the carer. Happy, smiling and really positive when popping in and helping my father-in-law with daily tasks, despite the barriers he puts in place!
Thank you from his family. We really appreciate the genuine care you are providing.

Reply from Tracy Hutchinson, Strategic Support Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we appreciate all feedback to allow us to continually improve our services, we are thankful for the opportunity to look after your loved one and are happy that we are able to meet your father-in-law's needs. We will pass this on to his care team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Your staff were very caring and compassionate when my partner was receiving palliative care.
They carried out many tasks but were especially caring and resourceful in making my partner feel comfortable before they left our home, even though by then he had a large bed sore and other physical problems.

They made sure that my partner felt ‘heard’ in his requests for help, and did a very good job of making us both feel supported.
Also, your staff were flexible so that you were able to structure the visits of your staff around other care offered by the district nurses and specialist health care services so that care was offered in a ‘joined up’ manner.
Sadly my partner is now deceased, but he commented very positively about your staff whilst receiving care.
Thank you to your staff for everything that they did for us.

Reply from Katie Armstrong, Registered Home Care Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Many thanks for your thoughtful comments, we are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.We are committed to delivering a high standard of care and support at all stages of life. Your feedback allows us to continually improve our services, we will be sure to pass this on to our wonderful health care professionals.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Supportive SRC looked after my grandmother, the care staff were kind and caring. They showed empathy and put my gran at the heart of all they do. I cannot recommend this company enough for their hard work. I would recommend this company, they even helped us with their volunteer driver service so my
gran could be supported, easing pressure on the family.

Reply from Tracy Hutchinson, Strategic Support Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Andrew, many thanks for your thoughtful comments we are committed to delivering a high standard of care and support. Your feedback allows us to continually improve our services we will be sure to pass this on to our wonderful care professionals. Thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad came out of hospital last year, really didn't want a carer as ex-army and very independent. We had a lovely carer who was very understanding and caring. She went above and beyond with my Dad and made him very comfortable in his own home. Nothing was a bother, she and my Dad have a special bond
which allows me the break I need. Can't thank Supportive SRC enough for what they do, from office staff to management.

Reply from Tracy Hutchinson, Strategic Support Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for your kind review its refreshing to see that our staff are ensuring we have person-centred approaches and that they ensuring dignity and respect. It's really important to us that we have vital feedback for our continued improvements. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just getting in touch to highlight to you the great care that my mam is receiving from her care team. All of the staff who support Mam are kind, caring, efficient and great role models for how care should be provided for older adults. They are consistent in their approach to treating Mam with dignity
and respect. Having developed a therapeutic bond with Mam, staff are able to adapt to her changing physical and emotional health needs - a good illustration of this is that as time goes on Mam is having more difficulty with her communication - to some, this could prove a challenge; however, the staff always approach this with a lovely balance of patience, compassion and humour. We feel very fortunate to have them and just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication.

Reply from Tracy Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our service and team.
As an organisation, our aim is to understand and support the individual needs of those we care for and deliver professional and compassionate support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are friendly and caring.
Haven't come across any negativity.
Only had one bad experience where a carer didn't attend. Her excuse was a disgrace. I don't ever want her ever again to be sent to me.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Here at Supportive, we have electronic monitoring systems that alert the office team in the event of a carer running late or having issues arriving at their next call. I am sorry that you have experienced an issue with a carer. Please contact our office if you would like to discuss this further. We take all comments seriously and will look into this on your behalf. Once again, thank you for taking the time to submit your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care is offered by staff (carers) from Supportive SRC Ltd. There were two consistent teams - which was helpful. They were kind, considerate and thoughtful. Carers undertook all requested tasks with grace and dignity. Nothing was a problem. Could not have had anything better. Brilliant, outstanding
service. Thank you so much.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you so much for your fantastic review. We do invest in our training to ensure all staff are trained to a high standard to deliver person-centred care to each individual we care for or support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have found the Supportive help to be most helpful. It helps with the weekly cleaning and keeps up with the weekly jobs about the home. Thank you.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Here at Supportive, we are extremely proud of all our healthcare assistants and the support they provide within the local community. We continuously invest in staff training and encourage self-development within their role. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for submitting a review to the organisation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good, my son loves it. Looks forward to his support worker coming to see him on a morning between 9-9.30 because he goes to day service Monday to Friday.
Ps please can I have Diane back plz Mrs Dobson

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for your time and for submitting a thoughtful review. We are proud of our healthcare assistants and the work they do. I will ensure all comments are shared with the relevant carers.
Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good care I get.
The girls are very good with me.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review card. This is important to our organisation to ensure we continue to provide a high standard of care and support. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mam has been a client now for some years with Supportive SRC. She is very happy with the services she has with them. We both think the world of her most regular support worker ad she is always happy with all the other support workers that come to her home. She looks forward to their visits and has
no concerns at all.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for taking the time to submit your review. Here at Supportive, we work hard to ensure all our healthcare assistants are trained to a high standard, especially within person-centred care. I will ensure your comments are passed on to the carer and mum's care team. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The carers, except for one, are very good. One likes to be the boss and goes to the office to change the care plan. From meeting with myself, the social worker and the physio. No problems with other carers.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time for completing a review card. Your views and comments are important to us to ensure we continue to deliver a high-quality standard of service to each individual. All our healthcare assistants are highly qualified and trained within their role to ensure we provide a person-centred approach to the care we deliver. Once again, thank you for your review; very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and very helpful they go above and beyond if I have any problems. They have taken the time to help me sort things out, they also make themselves known to clients by visiting them in the client's home to help in any way that they can.
As for the carers, they are a really
lovely lot. They go above and beyond too, they are a true credit to the company. They do my personal care with extremely high standards.
Yes, I have had some issues but it has been sorted as soon as I have made them aware of the problem, with a lot of different clients, one can expect small hiccups.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We must be doing some things right over the past five years next month. We are very proud of our Health Care Assistants, who are highly trained in all aspects of care, especially person-centred care.
Thank you for your kind review regarding the supportive not-for-profit organisation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband required care following a hip operation, and the crisis team of responders were fantastic. They were very polite, professional and caring. The team gave us helpful tips and insight into what services were available; this was so useful as we had never required care before. This gave us peace
of mind to know that there were skilled and knowledgeable in not only their care approach but service that is available to us.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Homecare Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you so much for this fabulous review. We are very proud of our Community Responders and the service they provide. The role is vital within the Health and Social Care sector to support people that face crisis care situations within the Durham area.
Thank you once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My rating for staff and care/support is high, and this is due to her regular care worker, who is amazing; she gets on well with Mum, has such high standards and goes above and beyond.
The staff in the office is a mixed bag, and after two years, I now have a person that contacts me when needed. I do
worry about what would happen with Mum if she did not have myself and my husband to speak for her when her regular member of staff is off. We do tend to cancel as her time gets pushed back when she has time off, and sorry, but leaving an elderly, continent person who is unable to mobilise without assistance in bed for over 12 hours is not acceptable. We do understand there is a staffing crisis that is affecting all care agencies - one thing I would suggest is giving staff that haven't been before some information about the person they will be looking after as this will help both staff and the person they are supporting

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Homecare Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Our healthcare assistants are fabulous and work hard to ensure they deliver high standards of care. Each member of staff has a mobile phone where they have access to care plans relating to the service user support needs.
Once again, thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good people, well-trained - unlike the previous firm. Easy to get on with, in the short time they've been looking after my wife. Really comfortable with your staff.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review; this means so much to our organisation. We are very proud of the Health Care Assistant here at Supportive and do invest in quality training. Thank you once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

In general, we have been pleased with the service provided by yourselves. We have seen a lot of different carers since, some with very little experience and times of visits being erratic. Hopefully, now the holiday period is over, it now will be more stable.

Reply from Janet Lawrence, Quality and Compliance Manager at Supportive SRC Ltd

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review on Supportive. We are pleased to say we have several new staff due to the expansion of the service we provide and do invest in supplying quality training. The training is important to ensure staff are both competent and confident in the care and support they deliver. Once again, thank you for taking the time to submit your review.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for Supportive SRC Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.877 for Supportive SRC Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (50 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 57 Ratings = 4.877

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Supportive SRC Ltd is based on 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 Oct 2020

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    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (4)

John

John Davison

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Joined: 2012

I joined Supportive in January 2012 following a long Chief Officer career in management for Local Authorities and County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service. It is certainly different managing a not-for-profit charity and I am proud to have successfully steered Supportive through the economic downturn, which has affected Social Care Services.


People are at the heart of what we do and over the last two years, we have started to see our Ambulance Service flourish. Supportive’s amazing Volunteer Car drivers expand to over one hundred & seventy, delivering tens of thousands of journeys each year. Finally, but not least we have a very dedicated Home Care Service with one hundred care staff making a positive difference in people’s lives. I expect the next few years to continue to be busy and varied as my team deliver our business objectives supported by a strong team of trustees.


When I am not in the office, I can be found volunteering as a School Governor at Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, cycling around our lovely lanes and away roughing it in our campervan.


Kirsty

Kirsty Armstrong

Job Title: Head of Operations

Joined: 2022

I am Head of Operations following an impressive career in the Social Care Sector.


Most recently I have been awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to Social Care Award" within the Northeast region at the Great British Care Awards.


On a day-to-day basis, I work hard to maintain employee relations and promote a culture that encourages productivity, creativity, innovation and growth.


I always put service users at the forefront of the business to help develop existing relationships and bring in new service users, supporting our sustainable growth plans.


I recognise that nurturing our people through a strong and inclusive culture is two of the most important aspects of support. Not only are they key to our success, but they are a key differentiator that significantly sets us apart within our industry. That’s why I ensure that everything we do is underpinned by a people-centric approach, satisfied employees and robust talent management.


I also contribute heavily towards our wellness initiatives and I am a strong advocate for doing everything we can to care for our people and give back to those we so proudly serve.


Jill

Jill Shaw

Job Title: Head of Corporate Services

Joined: 2017

Hello, I’m Jill the new Head of Corporate at Supportive.


I am part of a fabulous team dealing with HR, Recruitment, Welfare, Charity fundraising and Health and Safety. Over the past 6.5 years, I have experienced the dynamic nature of this wonderful charity, where no two days are alike. Working here is always exciting and the rewards are immeasurable.


When I’m not working, I find solace in spending quality time with my family, socialising with friends and taking leisurely walks with my beloved boxer dog. My greatest source of pride in life is my two beautiful daughters, who share my love for attending concerts.


I take immense pride in providing support to our frontline staff, who are the most caring and amazing people I have ever met. They tirelessly work to deliver outstanding service to the vulnerable people in our community.


Katie

Katie Armstrong

Job Title: Registered Home Care Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, I’m Katie and I am a Registered Home Care Manager – with drive and passion, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need. With a background rooted in residential care and a seamless transition to Domiciliary care, my journey has been nothing short of fulfilling.


In 2022, I found my professional haven at Supportive and I can confidently say I have discovered my forever place of work. What makes Supportive my forever place of work? It’s simple – the people!


Working alongside a team like no other, I am continually inspired by their unwavering compassion, dedication and sheer brilliance.


Together, we create a harmonious environment where quality care thrives, making each day both fulfilling and impactful. Each member goes above and beyond with a heart full of care, leaving me in constant awe.


Join me on this journey as we strive to make a difference in the lives of those we support, one magical act of kindness at a time. Together, we are not just colleagues, we are a family full of positivity, empathy and support – that shines brightly in the world of Domiciliary care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Supportive SRC Ltd

What Type of Services does Supportive SRC Ltd offer?

Supportive SRC Ltd offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Supportive SRC Ltd employ?

Supportive SRC Ltd employs 100 carers.