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We are a dynamic and forward thinking company employing over 300 staff and supporting over 1000 people per year.

Services inc: Residential Care, Day Opportunities, Supported Living, Extra care, Shared Lives, Complex Reablement and Supported Employment.

30/10/2026

SCL Pumpkin Competition! And the winner is..................................

On behalf of the judging panel, I would like to extend a huge thank you to every service that took part in SCL’s second service competition.
It was a lovely day visiting all of the services and seeing the incredible creativity on display. Although our visits were brief, it was fantastic to see so many people getting involved and embracing the competition with such enthusiasm.
We were genuinely blown away by the effort, thought, and imagination that had gone into every entry. It made our job as judges extremely difficult, as the standard across all services was exceptionally high. We were even treated to a Thriller dance by Annette at Norvick 😊
What stood out most, however, was hearing how much the people we support, and our staff teams are enjoying these competitions. It was wonderful to see everyone coming together, having fun, working as a team, and feeling part of the wider SCL community. That, in itself, is a huge success.
Thank you again to everyone who participated, whether you were creating, planning, supporting, encouraging, or cheering from the sidelines. Your enthusiasm and commitment made the competition such a positive experience for all involved.
So, without further ado, it's time for the results...
Best Pumpkin Display
Joint 1st Place – Norvick inc Floating support & Project 49
Runner up – Brook Meadows
Highly Commended – SRS
Best Pumpkin Carving
1st Place – Viking House
Runner up – Spencer House
Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge well done to every service that took part. We will ensure the winner receive their certificates & vouchers next week!

From the judges - Peter, Liz, & Sam

Southend-on-Sea City Council

26/10/2026

A Show Stopping Ice Cream-Inspired Cake by Our Assistant Head Chef Jules Edwards

What a masterpiece! This stunning creation features beautiful swirls of pastel-pink frosting, topped with glossy red cherries and a generous scattering of colourful sprinkles. The sides are adorned with crisp waffle cones and delicate wafer rolls, creating a playful, ice cream-inspired design that is as eye-catching as it is imaginative.

A fantastic display of creativity, skill and attention to detail from Jules a real showstopper that’s sure to bring a little sweetness and a lot of smiles!
Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

26/10/2026

Here are our four Southend Care nominations for the Secha awards.

All have been recognised by Southend Care for their hard work and compassion. You all make a huge difference to our staff, residents and visitors. A huge THANK YOU to you all.

Julian Frost - Maintenance Operative of the Year
Norma Reader - Activities Coordinator of the Year
John Wealleans - Care Chef of the Year
David Perry - Housekeeper of the Year

Congratulations to David Perry who was a finalist at the awards.

David was nominated as Housekeeper of the Year as he always goes above and beyond the expectations of his role.

Every Tuesday David will give up his spare time and come and sing Karaoke with our residents in Brook Meadows House. Our residents and activities team really appreciate David singing for them and he is known for his Pavarotti Nessun Dorma!!

David also follows the Southend Care values and behaviours and is a well-liked member of the team. He is passionate about his singing and really does bring so much joy to all that have listened to him. Thank you David.

Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

26/10/2026

On Friday 23rd October Southend Care attended the Secha awards. This was a night to celebrate and recognise the incredible work that is carried out in our care homes across South East Essex.

We are pleased to announce that our Head Chef John Wealleans won Care Chef of the Year!!!

John joined Southend Care Ltd in April 2026 and, in a remarkably short time, has made a significant and positive impact across the organisation. He consistently demonstrates our values and behaviours, placing residents' wellbeing, dignity and enjoyment at the heart of everything he does.
John takes the time to meet with residents individually to understand their likes, dislikes and dietary preferences. He works closely with those who may have lost their appetite, encouraging them to eat by introducing different flavours, meal choices and food textures that meet their individual needs. His person-centred approach helps ensure residents continue to enjoy food while receiving the nutrition they require.
John and his team go above and beyond to create memorable dining experiences for everyone. Whether it is afternoon teas, BBQs, birthday celebrations or his latest idea of Sherry Sunday Afternoon, he brings creativity, enthusiasm and a sense of occasion that residents genuinely look forward to.
Away from the kitchen, John has also made a valuable contribution to wider company events. As a member of the Southend Care Summer Event committee, he helped provide burgers and sausages for staff and service users throughout the day, all while ensuring breakfast, lunch and evening meals were prepared and served within the home. His commitment and teamwork were instrumental in the success of the event.
Demonstrating genuine compassion and community spirit, John recently approached senior leaders with the idea of a Christmas Shoebox Donation Appeal. His vision is for staff to fill shoeboxes with festive gifts and essentials to be distributed to those less fortunate within our local community, extending the caring values of Southend Care beyond our homes.
John's dedication, innovation, kindness and commitment to enriching the lives of residents, colleagues and the wider community make him an outstanding candidate for Head Chef of the Year.

Congratulations John you are a great representative for Southend Care and thoroughly deserving of this recognition.
Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

23/10/2026

Thank you to both Norma and Julie for their wear it pink contributions this morning at Brook Meadows.

A big thank you to Julie one of catering assistants that came in on her day off to spend time painting pink nails and icing pink cakes. We understand Breast Cancer Now plays a special place in your heart and raising awareness to others.

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fans Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

19/10/2026

Baking, Learning & Growing Together!
Our kitchen assistant, Josh Cooper has been busy creating these delicious homemade coconut and cherry muffins!

With the support and guidance of our head chef, John they are developing their skills, building confidence, and exploring new opportunities in the kitchen.

It’s wonderful to see our team sharing their knowledge, encouraging one another, and creating an environment where everyone is supported to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

A little creativity, a lot of teamwork, and some delicious homemade treats, well done to Josh.

11/09/2026

On the 2nd September 2026 Southend Care hosted its first Staff and Service User Summer Event. It was a chance for everyone to have some fun from across all our services. There was activities for all to take part in. We enjoyed Hook a Duck, Jenga, Whack a Mole, Play Your Cards Right and everyone favourite THE STOCKS!!

We also had entertainment from The Quiet Man and Grace came in to sing for the afternoon too. Thank you so much.

Simono magician attended with his fabulous magic tricks, walking around the gardens and focussing on some of our residents and service users that weren't able to join in outside.

Thank you to Domenicos Ice Cream for serving us all with Ice Cream throughout the afternoon.

This also gave us a chance to raise money for Gold Geese Charity and for our service users amenity fund. All funds raised from the Raffle, BBQ and Ice Cream sales went to these great causes.

We would like to thank the following companies for their generous donations towards the raffle. Brewandchew Southend Adventure Island, Southend Sea life Centre, David Lloyd Southend, Morley Nurseries, Asda. We raised an amazing £600. This will be split between Gold Geese Charity and our Service Users Amenity funds Southend Care Ltd

Thank you to Kola our amazing photographer that captured every aspect of the day. Below are only a few pictures taken. We will be releasing more over the next coming days.

Thank you to all of the staff that got involved, got in the stocks and made our first event a huge success!!! We could not have done it with out you all. And to our kitchen team cooking up some tasty burgers and hot dogs on the BBQ!!

Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

14/08/2026

SCL Summer Garden Competition

A big well done to Project 49 and Viking House for their fantastic contributions. Viking's colourful hanging baskets are bursting with life, while Project 49's bee tree and turtle planters have added a fun and creative touch to our outdoor spaces.

It's wonderful to see the talent, teamwork, and community pride on display. Thank you for helping make our environment brighter, greener, and more welcoming for everyone!
Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southencare.co.uk

14/08/2026

SCL Summer Garden Competition

Norvick and Westwood also had entries to the SCL Summer Garden Competition.
Norvick created a butterfly garden along with a large barrel planter full of vibrant, pollinator-friendly flowers to bring colour and wildlife into the space.
Westwood designed a caterpillar made up tyres to plant their floral blooms, along with two scarecrows at the end.
Such unique designs from both services. Thank you for taking part it and for enhancing the outdoor spaces within your service.
Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

14/08/2026

SCL Summer Garden Competition 2026

Come and take a look at the beautifully created summer garden entries for Brook Meadows and Longmans.
Longmans designed a forgotten garden with toasters, microwaves and desks as planters and a magical fairy garden from Brook Meadows House.
We were so impressed with these entries and how staff and people we support have come together to make such colourful spaces in their service. Thank you so much for taking part.
Southend-on-Sea City Council
www.southendcare.co.uk

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Southend-on-Sea
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+441702212515

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http://www.southendcare.co.uk/

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