Butterfly, the Bath-based company that cares for older people and those with physical and mental difficulties in their own homes, has been awarded the coveted Investors in People accreditation.
The firm, formed eight years ago by husband-and-wife team Anne and Eric Pelling, places continuous professional development of staff at the heart of its business – something not always associated with the care sector.
It employs more than 70 staff working across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire providing care at all levels for those wishing to remain independent in their own homes.
Anne said: “We’ve been wanting to be part of this process for a long time and this year we knew we were ready.
“Being part of a sector which can attract negative publicity, we wanted to show our passion and dedication not only to our clients but also to our own staff.
“We know we provide excellent care to people in their own homes and we achieve that by investing in and valuing our team. We hope to continue working towards the next levels in the Investors in People programme.”
Investors in People assessors visited Butterfly’s headquarters in Odd Down and its office Westbury, Wiltshire, before awarding it the prestigious accolade.
The Investors in People team described it as “a great place to work” with “inspiring leaders who encourage a culture of open and honest communication”.
They continued: “There is a strong sense of family and team. It is also clear all staff have an awareness of the organisation’s overall objectives and how they contribute to achieving these.”
Eric said: “We were thrilled with the comments which came back from the assessment team. However we’re not complacent, we want to improve and develop as our business grows.”
More than 14,000 organisations have achieved Investors in People accreditation since its launch 25 years ago and it is widely recognised as a standard to measure the best organisations and businesses for people management and development.
Pictured, from left: Butterfly operations manager Michele Bodman with Anne and Eric Pelling
