Wild About Devon, a Devon Local Nature Partnership initiative focused on communities, is hosting an awards ceremony this autumn. This event will celebrate the amazing work communities, parish and town councils, individuals, and schools are doing across our county to tackle the ecological emergency.
If you would like to nominate someone or a group, or even yourself, then please see the Wild About Devon Awards webpage to find out more and submit a nomination by 31 August 2023.
Communities can also apply for the Wild About Devon grant scheme that Devon Communities Together has just launched. Find out more on the Wildlife Grant Scheme page. Spread the word in your communities!
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We are currently reviewing the accessibility of our estate and want to hear your views, particularly if you have a disability. Whether it’s getting around, using equipment, getting information, or attitudes that create barriers, we want you to tell us what we can do better.
We've also created a new Ability in the Workplace network for staff with a disability, health condition or other sensory or accessibility needs.
Read more about why we are conducting the review, and the new network.
Wednesday 22 March marked the start of the holy month of Ramadan for the Muslim members of our community. Our colleague Mohamed Kanani explains what Ramadan means to him on Inside Devon.
Ahead of Ramadan we opened our new Prayer and Contemplation space in County Hall. This is about providing a space that will feel light, inclusive and welcoming for people of all religions and of none.
Read about the new prayer and contemplation space, and Mohamed's thoughts on Ramadan.
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There are several training programmes currently open for applications from DCC staff. Here's a round up, in deadline order!
Frontline programme: change your career, become a social worker
Do you have a degree (2:2 or above) in a subject that no longer appeals, or do you want a complete career change? Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to become a social worker in Devon's Children's Services. Applications are open, both internally and externally, until Monday 3 April. Learn more about the frontline programme on Inside Devon.
Children's Social Work programmes with the Open University
Applications are now open for a new programme that offers three different routes for staff to become a social worker here in Devon.
- 5 Apprenticeship places
- 4 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree programme places
- 4 Post Graduate Diploma programme places
These placements are open for internal applicants only. The deadline to apply is Sunday 23 April. Discover more on Inside Devon, including what each course involves, and how to apply.
Next Step: Occupational Therapist training in Integrated Adult Social Care (IASC)
We are offering an excellent opportunity for three people in IASC to gain an Occupational Therapy degree qualification delivered by the University of Plymouth as part of the Next Step programme. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 25 April. Discover more about this opportunity on Inside Devon.
Keeping Devon's data safe - new bitesize learning available
The latest module of our data protection and cyber security awareness raising campaign, focusing on mobile and flexible working security, will be emailed to everyone on Monday 27 March. Look out for an email from keepdevonsdatasafe@metacompliance.com.
Our wellbeing offer at a glance
HR have produced information leaflets for staff and managers to understand key elements of our wellbeing offer. The leaflets provide at a glance information, with more details available on the Inside Devon health and wellbeing pages. Download the guides from the Mental health and wellbeing pages on Inside Devon.
Using interpreters in Devon
Interpreting and translating are different services we may need to use in our roles when working with people who may not speak English. If you missed Ana Barbosa's webinar about using interpreters, you can read her article and view her slides on Inside Devon.
Managers: Return to Work Form in iTrent
The Return to Work Form functionality in iTrent is now working and links are now available in People Manager for you to use. Guidance on how to complete the Return to Work process is in the People Manager iTrent guide.
Standards Committee Annual report published
The Standards Committee is made up of Devon County Councillors as well as other co-opted members. It ensures that all Devon Councillors and officers perform their duties within agreed Codes of Conduct. The Committee's Annual Report for 2022/23 has been published on the Democracy in Devon website.
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