Nightsafe Achieves Investors in People Accreditation

Nightsafe Achieves Investors in People Accreditation

We are delighted to announce that Nightsafe has achieved the prestigious Investors I People accreditation, a testament to our commitment to supporting and developing our incredible team.

This recognition follows a rigorous assessment process, including an online survey, interviews, and a comprehensive review of our policies and procedures.

Assessors recognised that Nightsafe’s culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for helping young people in need.

A Milestone in People Management

Since 1990, Nightsafe has been dedicated to supporting homeless young people in Blackburn with Darwen, providing emergency accommodation, supported housing, and a safe space for advice and guidance.

Today, with 37 dedicated staff members and invaluable volunteers, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of young people in crisis.

Achieving the Investors In People accreditation is a significant milestone, affirming that our team feels valued, supported, and motivated. The assessment highlighted key strengths, including:

• Strong trust in leadership and motivation from managers.
• A workforce that embodies Nightsafe’s values in their daily roles.
• Encouragement for staff to take initiative and innovate in their work.
• A well-structured performance management system ensuring clarity and support.
• A culture where people feel appreciated, engaged, and committed.
• Effective learning and development strategies providing career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, team-focused environment that drives positive outcomes for young people.

Striving for Excellence

While we celebrate this achievement, we are also committed to continuous improvement to enhance our services and ensure that our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Key areas for development include:

• Strengthening our recruitment and selection process.
• Refining our values with clear behavioural expectations.
• Enhancing our employee handbook to better reflect our learning and development opportunities.
• Introducing an organisational learning and development plan aligned with our strategic objectives.

A Commitment to the Future

This accreditation is just the beginning. We are dedicated to building on our strengths, improving our people management strategies, and ensuring Nightsafe remains a great place to work.

Thank you to our entire team for their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to supporting young people. Together, we continue to make a lasting impact to the young people we support who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.