Overcoming Social Care Challenges with Human-Centric Strategy, with Angela Bonomy, Sense Scotland

Angela Bonomy is the CEO of Sense Scotland, a specialised social care provider for individuals with communication support needs. Angela shares her insights on the challenges and rewards of leading a social care organisation, tackling chronic underfunding in the sector, and the importance of strategy as an ethos rather than just a document. Join us as we delve into Angela's journey, her leadership approach, and her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of staff and those they support.Timestamps:(05:14) Being passionate about serving vulnerable people.(07:42) Variations in social care funding reflect challenges.(14:42) Having a strategy to empower and improve staff's impact.(22:14) Consultative approach involving families, staff, and support.(25:23) Value good people for skills, competence, and professionalism.(27:47) Surround yourself with good, competent people values.(32:33) Showing vulnerability can build connection and credibility.Links mentioned:Sense ScotlandAngela Bonomy on LinkedInConnect with the podcast:Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/lp/m26vrnSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FFeksWNQNaIYwqJgK48zP?si=FQZaYvVDQMmgQUw9Ptmb2Q Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/making-the-difference/id1706732755 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.