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What You Need To Know....,
Hi Everyone, Just a quick update regarding PVG changes! Starting on 1 April 2025, the PVG check is now mandatory for all regulated work,...
Andrea Balogh
19 hours ago1 min read
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Our newly elected Great Place to Work Champions!
We are excited to introduce our newly elected Great Place to Work Champions! A big congratulations to: Justen Boyes – Adult Carers Team...
Andrea Balogh
Mar 181 min read
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Shout-out to the supportive team at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft!
Here is a video from David Batchelor telling us what he appreciates about his colleagues at The Walled Garden & Wisecraft. We'd love to...
Ethel Mendius
Mar 51 min read
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Employee Appreciation Day is coming up (7 March)
With Employee Appreciation Day coming up on 7 March, we'd like to know you appreciate about your colleagues at PKAVS! If you have...
Ethel Mendius
Feb 181 min read
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When should we hold the 2025 Staff Connect Day?
Last year, you told us that Staff Connect Day fell during a busy period, and we’ve listened! This time, we want to ask you what date...
Andrea Balogh
Feb 101 min read
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PKAVS Volunteer Committee Meeting – 30 January 2025
The PKAVS Volunteer Committee met for the first time in 2025, and we had a great discussion. One of our volunteers joined us, which was...
Andrea Balogh
Jan 311 min read
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Difficult Conversations Matter
A group of 20 colleagues recently participated in the Difficult Conversations Matter  workshop, delivered by Fiona Matthews and Leigh...
Andrea Balogh
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Singing the praises of a successful AGM
Thank you to everyone who played a role in this year's AGM and to the entire PKAVS team for giving us so much to celebrate. It was great...
Ethel Mendius
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Empowering Volunteers: Key Updates from the Volunteer Committee
I’m happy to let you know that the PKAVS Volunteer Committee is making great progress in strengthening our volunteer programme, aligning...
Andrea Balogh
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Movement For Good Awards
We have a chance of winning £1000 in the Movement For Good Awards – with your help. Please could you nominate PKAVS using the link below…...
Alex Taylor
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Race to Recruit: Celebrating success in our hiring marathon
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully recruited eight new colleagues in June and July! This busy period of hiring...
Andrea Balogh
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Building connections at the Staff Connect Day and beyond
A couple weeks ago, we came together as a team to celebrate our work and reflect on our strategic goals. It was exciting to see so many...
Ethel Mendius
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Sneak peak into the Staff Connect Day agenda
We hope you are all excited about the upcoming Staff Connect Day! Here it is what to expect on the day: Interactive Strategic Plan...
Andrea Balogh
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Out of Office - Survey
At the Great Place to Work Committee we are always looking for ways to make PKAVS a more enjoyable place to work. We have put together a...
Andrea Balogh
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Welcome to PKAVS
This is our first news story! We will be updating our news section with all the latest announcements from across PKAVS so be sure to...
Andrea Balogh
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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