Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

747.9

Quick facts

What we do:
Health and Wellbeing Charity
Year established:
1973
Website:
http://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
Contact
- 1st Floor, Hawthorns House, Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B66 1BB

About The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group are a health and wellbeing charity that works with people of all ages, with a particular focus on mental health. Their mission is to promote and support positive health and wellbeing, with the ultimate aim of providing services on a national level.

Recovery, inclusion and awareness are key principles in everything they do, with service users at the heart of this vision. Employees are encouraged to undertake voluntary work and the organisation has a knitting group that knits clothing for premature babies at a local hospital, as well as making regular donations to a food bank.

Volunteers have also undertaken mental health first aid training and applied suicide intervention skills training, to recognise those who might be feeling suicidal and equip them with the knowledge to keep them safe. Some 27 interventions have been completed within just eight months of the training.

What is it like to work for The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

Leadership

96% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

The senior management team adopt an open-door policy, ensure that colleagues understand the strategic vision and goals, and are involved in everyday tasks such as cleaning. Chief Executive Monica Shafaq has regular face-to-face contact with staff and sends out a weekly KickBack message every Friday.

96% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

Giving Something Back

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

An environmental policy includes using energy-saving technology, recycling boxes and suppliers who recycle. Activities with clients include cooking and arts and crafts sessions. They use sustainable foods, recyclable materials and water rather than oil-based paints for art. A knitting group knits clothing for premature babies.

96% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Fair Deal

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

The Employee Recognition Awards programme highlights individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. They get a certificate and a free place at the annual gala ball, gift vouchers or two tickets to a football match. Employee of the Year gets free accommodation for a week away in Cyprus.

74% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Development

Non work related training supported
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff