Care Plus

09/07/2026

We recently had the pleasure of attending a couple of award ceremonies where some of our incredible volunteers were recognised for their dedication and hard work.

Our volunteers make a huge difference to residents' lives in so many ways - from offering companionship through befriending services to hosting craft sessions, quizzes and more.

Their kindness, time and enthusiasm bring so much joy, laughter and happiness to our residents every day. They're all stars!

24/06/2026

🐢 Cowabunga! 🐢

These tortoise visitors brought a little turtle power to Jubilee Court recently. They might not have been heroes in a half-shell, but these turtle-y awesome guests made everyone’s day.

Instead of bringing pizza, these dudes brought their own leafy snacks and plenty of joy – helping everyone to come out of their shells.

21/06/2026

Why become a Care Plus volunteer? 🧡🤝

Our volunteers include job-seekers, students and people who fit volunteering around full-time work or family responsibilities, as well as older people with a lifetime of experience.

Whether you can provide practical help for someone who might struggle with mobility, or you can drop-in for a chat to help someone experiencing loneliness, you can make a difference.

We offer a range of volunteer roles including
🙂 Befriender
👩‍🌾 Gardener
🐕 Dog-walker
📖 Reader
🧶 Craft club / activities helper
📸 Photographer
❓ Quiz master and bingo-callers

Whoever you are and however you can help, you’ll be part of a fantastic group of volunteers doing something amazing for people in your community.

To find out more, please send us a message on Facebook or email
📧 Engagement&[email protected]

15/06/2026

06/06/2026

Across Housing Plus Group, our teams use their volunteer leave to support local causes that matter – and we’re so proud of the impact they have 💚

Last year our colleagues gave 840 hours to support causes that matter to them.

Andrew Hawkins works as a Retirement Living Officer at one of our schemes in Shropshire. He also gives his time to help young people prepare for the move to secondary school as a member of Shrewsbury & Oswestry’s Crucial Crew Committee – who he has been with for 17 years.

Each year, Andrew uses his volunteer day to help deliver the annual safety event helping local children build confidence and learn how to stay safe.

Andrew said: “I love that Housing Plus Group give us the time to give back to our communities. I’ve used my volunteer day to lend a hand at Crucial Crew for many years and it’s really rewarding – it's great to know I’ve helped young people make safe, informed decisions as they take that next step.

“It’s a busy day and it flies by, but it’s a brilliant way to step outside your everyday routine and give something back.”

Thank you, Andrew, and to all our colleagues who give their time to support others – this Volunteers’ Week, and all year round 👏

05/06/2026

This week the Engagement and Volunteering Team have been celebrating the amazing work their volunteers do 👏🩷

Care Plus currently have 56 volunteers, with ages ranging from 18 right through to 84! They cover a variety of roles, from working one-to-one befriending or dog waking, to working within communities to put on activities, coffee mornings and help out with gardening.

Last year they've given residents just under 4,000 hours of their time, working around paid work, family life and other volunteering commitments.

Alison and Louise from the Engagement and Volunteering Team said:
"We would like to personally thank them all for being so fantastic, it really is a great honour to work alongside them and see the pleasure it gives to so many of our residents."

We'll be sharing more of their stories after our award ceremonies in Staffordshire, when our volunteers will receive special recognition awards.

02/03/2026

⚠️ Important Service Update – Tuesday 3 March ⚠️

On Tuesday, between 8:45am and 11:15am, we’ll be making a few temporary adjustments to our customer services so we can focus on improving how we support you.

During this short time:

📞 Our phone lines will be redirected, but we’ll still be here for emergency and essential repairs.
🏢 Our receptions will be closed, reopening as normal from 11:15am.

All other services will be back to normal straight after.

Thank you for your understanding - and for bearing with us while we make sure we continue to deliver the best service possible.

16/02/2026

We are hiring 💝 Responsive Care Officer

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you truly make a difference every day? We have a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our successful Domiciliary Care Service as a Responsive Care Officer.

Find out more and apply here: https://jobs.hpg.org.uk/jobs/job/Responsive-Care-Officer/457

12/02/2026

We are hiring 🧩Activities Coordinators

Are you someone who loves bringing joy and purpose to others’ lives?

We have wonderful opportunities for warm, creative and enthusiastic Activities Coordinators to join our friendly teams in Essington, Cannock, Perton and Penkridge.

Find out more and apply here https://jobs.hpg.org.uk/jobs/latest

21/01/2026

We are hiring 💖 Care and Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you truly make a difference every day? We have a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our successful Domiciliary Care Service.

Find out more and apply here: https://jobs.hpg.org.uk/jobs/job/Care-and-Support-Worker/436