Employer Banning Out Of Hours Socialising!

woodruffsdad_2

Hammyman wrote: »

Being cynical, one could say that they would have to bear the full cost of their own transport instead of getting it free...

I stated earlier that when my wife and I were allowed to go on these trips we paid the full, unsubsidised fare just as the residents did. The council had/have absolutely no dealings with the organisation of the trips.

I resent the fact that you are accusing us of taking advantage of freebies, which we're not!

woodruffsdad_2

Caroline73 wrote: »

You have been checked because your wife works there? or is it because you volunteer there in some capacity?

You don't get checked because your partner has a post that requires a check.

I was CRB checked at the time my wife was offered the job.

Caroline73_2

woodruffsdad wrote: »

I was CRB checked at the time my wife was offered the job.

Really? By your wifes employer?

catfish50

WoodruffsDad wrote: »

This really is politically correct rubbish!

My wife's job is to look after elderly, often vulnerable residents. If she is not allowed to help arrange or take part in any social events with them or to interact with them in a personal level then the resident's lives will be less fulfilling as there will be less for them to do. The staff who look after them will also appear more remote and aloof and it will not be possible to spot the danger signals when someone really needs help.

It is evident from the replies to my post that many people replying have absolutely no idea what sheltered housing is about.

I've lived in sheltered housing. The manager drove me nuts, always wanting to be "friends". I stopped going on the outings because this woman was always there, always intrusive. Not everyone wants to have compulsory friendship thrust upon them, and as for managers' husbands feeling that they too are entitled to be "friends", I think that's way out of line. Surely you could develop a social circle apart from your wife's work?

DCFC79

woodruffsdad wrote: »

I was CRB checked at the time my wife was offered the job.

WoodruffsDad wrote: »

As my wife's partner I HAVE been CRB checked.

for anyone who hasnt noticed we seem to have an AE here(not an AE as such but hes got the same username but just slight differences), look at the post count for the poster who posted reply 53 the same for reply 49, 1 poster has 15 posts and the other has 210

dmg24

DCFC79 wrote: »

for anyone who hasnt noticed we seem to have an AE here(not an AE as such but hes got the same username but just slight differences), look at the post count for the poster who posted reply 53 the same for reply 49, 1 poster has 15 posts and the other has 210

Good spot! I thought I was losing it earlier when I saw a reply but the OP appeared to be offline!

ovoreo

Strider590 wrote: »

I can see why they'd do this..... It prevents favouritism and corruption! BUT it's on the road to fail.

You have a point. I've noticed local authorities getting very twitchy about gifts and hospitality, appreciate your pay full cost but perception is just as damanging to a LA. OP you may find this is why your wife is unable to partipate. Also I would impact a conflict of interest too for those in a position of care to socialise with those they support.

DCFC79

dmg24 wrote: »

Good spot! I thought I was losing it earlier when I saw a reply but the OP appeared to be offline!

lol i actually thought the OP had his post count reduced as i knew it was 200 odd when he first posted then i saw it was at 15 posts and thats whe i realised something was up

alisonmeyers

i don't get it -why does the op have 2 accounts? am i missing some benefit (or is this just a wind up?)

DCFC79

alisonmeyers wrote: »

i don't get it -why does the op have 2 accounts? am i missing some benefit (or is this just a wind up?)

i cant understand it myself to be honest but maybe we will find out