|
It’s still cold out there with the cold weather warning in place until the end of the week, so make sure you stay warm. If that means staying indoors then you could have a look at the resources available on the new Planning for the Future Hub.
We do our best to keep the content and structure of our PEN website up-to-date in these fast-changing times and your suggestions on how to improve the website are always welcome.
International Recruitment Update: January 31 Event and Surveys for Employers and Recruits
We have started 2024 with a very strong focus on supporting you and your international recruits and have a strong offer for you and them.
On 16 January we launched a major Migrant Integration Programme being delivered across Devon by Plymouth Hope. We will shortly supply a recording of that event but a second launch event is also being run at 2pm on Wednesday 31. January. Please RSVP by emailing us
Useful websites
The Migrant Integration Programme is now open for registration and referral and the new Migrant Social Integration website contains lots of useful resources at https://www.migrantsocialintegration.org/
The NHS Devon Alliance for International Recruitment website also contains information on working in the care sector at https://devon-alliance.com/
The Aliiance have published a very useful Social Care Employers Handbook at https://torbayandsouthdevon.pagetiger.com/employersguide/employersguide
Employer survey
We encourage you to complete the employer survey we sent out at the end of last year. You will be separately contacted by DCHC and DISCA to support you with this if you have not already completed it. Please take the survey.here.
International Recruits survey
We are also undertaking a survey of International Recruits and would ask that you share this link with your staff.
Both these surveys will help us to target our support to you all in the coming weeks and months
Finally there is also a regional resource you can access here https://swcouncils.gov.uk/international-recruitment/
Planning for the Future Hub
The Planning for the Future Hub has been developed to support Advance Care Planning (ACP) conversations. The hub is designed to be accessed by anyone, making discussion about significant illness, what matters to us and our goals for future care more accessible using the best national resources.
People can be signposted to the site to gain information and form a basis for discussions, or the resources can be used in professional consultations.
Professional resources are useful if you are new to care planning or an expert communicator. These include top tips for clinicians, communication guides and further training opportunities designed for busy daily practice.
Resources online can be easily printed if required, the site provides a one stop shop for future planning topics:
- Having Conversations
- Professional Resources and Top Tips
- Planning for the future and Treatment Escalation Plans
- Legal Decisions and Power of Attorney
- Supporting Someone with a Learning Disability
- Supporting Young People and Children
- Making a Will
- Preparing Digital Assets
- Planning a Funeral
- Organ and Tissue Donation
We hope you find these resources helpful in supporting people to think about and plan for their future care, helping people to choose how to live for the whole of their lives and supporting those close to them.
https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/planning-for-the-future-hub
Pressure Ulcers: how to safeguard adults
How to respond to individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers, prevent harm where they occur and raise a safeguarding concern.
Pressure ulcers: how to safeguard adults - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
January Personal (Domiciliary) Care Forum cancelled, now on 21 Febauray
The Personal Care forum on 19 January has been cancelled. The next meeting scheduled for 21 February - please let us know if you have any items for the agenda by sending them to socialcarebusinessrelations-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or by posting them on the relevant DISCA page.
Made with Care recruitment support
The national Made with Care website contains free recruitment campaigning resources including a video from a care home manager explaining how his use of them resulted in an immediate increase in applications for vacant roles.
Recruiting social care staff (adultsocialcare.co.uk)
Sanjay Dhrona - Core Film on Vimeo
Good News Story: Len Lofts MBE
Len Lofts, Patron of The Northam Care Trust, received an award in the New Year Honours list.
Our Cabinet Member with responsibility for adult social care, Councillor James McInnes, has written to the Patron of The Northam Care Trust, Dr Len Lofts, congratulating him on his award of an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
Many congratulations to Dr Len Lofts, Patron of The Northam Care Trust who received an MBE.
Cold Weather Alert has been extended
YELLOW Cold-Health Alert - (Cold weather response) has been extended for the South West and is in effect until 19 January at 12pm.
Sign up for weather alerts.
Further guidance: Cold Weather Plan for England Cold Weather Plan Cold Weather Plan Easy Read UKHSA Action Cards Voluntary and community sector Commissioners Health and social care providers General Advice Keep Warm Keep Well Top tips for keeping warm and well
Want to work for Yourself offering care and support? Community Catalyst can help!
Benefit from free professional advice to help you get set up!
To find out more please contact Simon Tickner, Devon Community Catalyst by calling or texting 07741 260 674, or emailing simon.tickner@communitycatalysts.co.uk
Proud to Care
Proud to Care is Devon County Council’s team dedicated to raising the profile of Adult Social Care, and supporting providers with recruiting, retaining, and training staff in the sector. We have several free-to-use tools to help with your recruitment activities, including:
-
A self-service Jobs Board: Advertise and manage your vacancies quickly and efficiently.
-
Social Media support: To increase the exposure of your vacancies
To find out more, please email Proud to Care.
Are your contact details up-to-date?
We encourage providers to update their contact details (especially email addresses) with the Procurement team. We use these details to communicate with providers. It is very important that we reach the correct person in your organisation to receive appropriate referrals and timely updates from DCC, and that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Please ensure we have your most recent email address.
Skills Bootcamps in Health and Social Care
Did you know that employers can use Skills Bootcamps to support their staff to develop new skills and transform their business?
Train4Tomorrow provides the support you need to invest in your team’s expertise with courses designed to equip your employees with the latest knowledge and best practices in providing exceptional care.
There are two part funded courses that are recruiting now:
- Working in Health and Social Care at Petroc College,
- Working in Healthcare at Exeter College
To find out more about available courses visit: https://www.train4tomorrow.org.uk/bootcamps/
Remember to share your good news stories in this newsletter
Has your support helped transform someone’s life? Have you got innovative practice to share? Send us your celebratory photos and words and we will help share good practice.
Revisit previous good news stories
|
