JEWISH CARE, THE largest health and social care organisation serving the Jewish community in London and the southeast of England, runs more than 70 centres and specialist services every week for over 7,000 people. Its provision includes care homes and daycare centres for people with dementia; community centres offering activities from yoga, pottery and ballroom dancing to Hebrew classes and Israeli film nights; social clubs; and a specialist therapy centre for Holocaust survivors and refugees. Work is an important part of life for the 908 employees, who score 83% positive on this point, in fifth place among mid-sized organisations. They love working for the charity (80%, seventh). Jewish Care, in Golders Green, north London, has a history dating back to 1859 and today its people are proud to work there (82%). The organisation spent almost £200,000 on staff development last year, including the introduction of a nurse practice award for the person contributing the most to the development of nursing. The winner received an allowance to further this expertise. Staff say their training is of great benefit personally (75%, a top 10 score). Employees find the experience they gain valuable for the future (79%, in fifth place) and they find no reason to be bored (77%). Flexible working options range from a reduction in hours to working from home or changing shift patterns, making for a good work-life balance for employees (70%). Staff are completely clear about what is expected of them in their roles (76%). www.jewishcare.org
