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New Dual Diagnosis support in Kirklees
Community Links is proud to announce a new service opening in Kirklees by the end of 2008. The Dual Diagnosis service will provide support to clients to live independently in the community who have moderate to severe mental health and co-existing substances misuse needs. This support will be provided over 12-20 weeks so work will be intensive during this time and will involve signposting to other agencies offering specialist longer term support.
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Leeds Charity is star employer
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Community Links is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Best Companies 2008 star status for outstanding workplace and investment in staff in the Best Companies 2008 employee engagement accreditation scheme.
The elite national accreditation scrutinises workplace engagement and sets a benchmark for other companies to follow.
It follows a 'Michelin star' system, with companies awarded one star for first class, two stars for outstanding and three stars for extraordinary performance.
Says Jon Woolmore, Chief Executive, Community Links:
"We are delighted with this award from Best Companies. Our staff have assessed Community Links as a First Class company to work for, and that is what all our services are built on."
Investors in people
Community Links has renewed its award of the Effective Leadership in Management model of Investors in people. The assessor was told by staff:
"I won the lottery when I came to work here."
"I have never had anyone say to me that they do not have the time to listen."
"The buddy and mentor scheme is all part of an amazing induction."
"There are high expectations both internally and externally but with teamwork we deliver."
Staff cited the regular constructive reviews and feedback as "having a powerful impact upon job satisfaction."
"We learn together and have ample opportunities to grow and influence change in a positive way."
The IIP assessor reported: "A leadership team who are visible role models for their values and behaviours" and "The tone of the approach is set by the Chief Executive who seeks to get to know the whole person from selection and induction as well as working alongside staff".
Community Links (Northern) Ltd is registered in England and Wales, no. 1657652
