Series 3 Episode 8: Our aim is to break down barriers
In this episode we talk to Aeon Anderson from the African Caribbean Community Initiative about lots of things including:
- what it’s like to manage a service that supports people from an African Caribbean background with mental health issues
- how to recruit the right staff, manage a diverse team and ensure that the staff feel supported
- planning and delivering learning and development that meets the needs of the individual staff members whether they are new to the service or have worked there a long time.
Aeon has been the Chair of the Registered Managers Network for a number of years now and was nominated for the West Midlands Registered Manager of the year award 2023. Aeon has received numerous awards including:
- Alicia Spence Award 2023 for supported housing services to mental health - A.C.C.I. Annual Gala and Awards
- Winner of the Wolverhampton Registered Manager of the Year 2023. (The West Midlands Care Association & Wolverhampton City Council)
Resources
- Confident with difference: our confident with difference resource supports you to consider how well diversity is embraced within your organisation and how you could improve.
- Guide to developing your staff: our guidance can help you plan, deliver and evaluate the learning and development you provide for your staff.
- S3 E8 full transcript