Case Study
From our staff: a blog from Sean Smith
We’re going to be running a new feature where we talk to our members of staff about their work at SSJ and why they love working here. We have hundreds of members of staff from unique and interesting backgrounds, some have been with us for years, others have come to us because they believe in…
Read MoreRodney – the cartoonist who created the Queen
We are so proud of the residents at our care homes. People from different backgrounds, with unique skills and all with great character and stories. We love telling you about those at St James Care who have something unique, a talent, a dream, or even a story. This past week we spoke to Rodney, a…
Read MoreCase Study: Dom – the success of our care homes
Linden House – St James Care Our care homes are an integral part of our support services; working with people with alcohol dependency as well as complex mental health needs, we provide both long-term care and specialist, intensive respite. Dom was one of our residents. He was at Linden House for a short period of time and we want to share his story as…
Read More“I need help” – Liam’s Story (Case Study)
“I NEED HELP” – SSJ WAS THERE WHEN LIAM WAS READY TO TURN HIS LIFE AROUND Liam Crook has been talking to Project Worker Elizabeth Judkins about his journey to recovery and the part SSJ played in his recovery as part of our ’ 50 stories’ series. Colleagues at North Lane Lodge are immensely proud…
Read MoreCase Study: Re-Cycling to learn new skills
How our Re-Cycle Bikes project helps our service users adapt to a working environment Re-Cycle Bikes is a Southampton based bike recycling workshop that is run by volunteers. We aim to sell and services bikes at affordable prices and allow people to volunteer from both the community and via Homeless services.
Read MoreCase Study: Homeless Day Service
The first in a new series of case studies about our projects and services. This case study features our homeless day services. A day with The Society of St James’ Homeless Day Services First Impressions On an overcast Monday morning I find myself walking along Milton Road – a long, busy main road that leads…
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