Tori Houghton’s Post

So as well as running my own business, I love creative writing and regularly attend a writing group at my local library. We have put together an anthology of short stories which we are hoping to publish and then sell copies to raise much needed funds for our library which relies entirely on donations. If you would like to help us by buying a copy of our book in advance to help secure the publishing costs then I’ve set up a crowdfunder campaign with different amounts. Please click on the link and any support is gratefully received. Hopefully you will enjoy reading our stories as much as we enjoyed writing them! https://lnkd.in/ehdsancg

“Lucky was the one I couldn’t save - she is the inspiration for everything I do.” When Emma Billington returned from University in 2001, she found a skeletal Staffie chained to a leaking kennel just a few doors away from her family home. It was a meeting that was to change her life forever. Please take a few minutes to watch Emma’s remarkable story – how finding Lucky led to the creation of Dogs 4 Rescue, the UK’s pioneering kennel-free rescue that has already saved hundreds of dogs in desperate need. You can help Emma save the dogs no one wants by playing The Rescue Lottery - win up to £25,000 every month! Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eEQXe_sT

A massive thank you to our friends Liverpool Football Club for coming to visit our patients, families and staff yesterday ❤️ It's always a special time of year and the players and manager really helped to spread some Christmas cheer 🎄🎁 #ChristmasAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily

THIS UPDATE HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING!!! Anyway, like I say in the reel, I could not be more proud of how far Zac has come in his employment journey. I remember his anxiety about starting at Bunnings presenting through a show of disinterest. But over the course of a few months, being right by his side, he built his confidence up enough for me to start taking steps back and showing faith in his ability to work independently. Of course, with any job, with any human being, there are going to be off days. That’s just a part of life. Why would someone with Down Syndrome be any different? This is where, over time, I’ve found his fellow team members have been so incredibly supportive. It can be a daunting prospect, having a coworker with a disability. ESPECIALLY if you’ve never been around someone with a disability before. I think what helped them was their open-mindedness, witnessing Zac’s capabilities first hand, and crucially, seeing how I would interact with Zac, really assisted in their understanding of how to work alongside him. Now not everyone is going to be perfect right out of the gate, but as long as there’s a willingness to learn, I truly believe working with someone like Zac can be really rewarding. I went from being with him at work for every hour of every shift, to now just picking him up on occasion. The change I see in Zac, the enjoyment he brings to his team members around him, and to you, the customer, isn’t something that any sort of KPI can calculate. But I know, in my heart. That there is an intrinsic value that he is adding there that has the potential to really influence a lot of people’s lives. I’ve had parents message me over the course of the last couple years and say that by watching my videos and seeing what my Sister and Zac are doing with their lives, they have a new found hope for the future of their children. I know that by seeing Zac perform his role at Bunnings with the help of his fantastic Team Members, he can continue to be that role model for other similar people in the community. I’m so proud of you Zac Carley Specialcise #ndis #sles #supportworker #specialcise #disabilityemployment #downsyndrome

We are #recruiting Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a new Recruitment Co-ordinator based in our office in Salford. Monday-Thursday. Application form and job spec below. https://lnkd.in/eTaT9ZcD Could this be your next challenge?