29 February 2024
International Recruitment Updates incl Launch of new "Buddying" Scheme
 
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This week...


  • International Recruitment Updates incl Launch of new "Buddying" Scheme
  • Social Care People - discounts on job advertisement for WMCA members
  • Nurses Training - Worcestershire
  • WMCA Partner Blog Feature - Partners in Care Training Provider
  • FREE Wellbeing Sessions in March
  • FREE 1-1 Sessions with Happiworkers - a culturally sensitive workplace mental health platform
  • Citation: Upcoming Employment Law Changes
  • Citation: Be the best with ISO 9001
  • Citation: Tackling the top issues women face in the workplace in 2024
  • WMCA News & Updates
  • Upcoming Events/Webinars & Training

     
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International Recruitment Updates including Launch of new "Buddying" Scheme

As the levels of international recruitment continue to increase, we have pulled together  links to various international recruitment resources within the West Midlands region.  Some are provided by the care association and some are provided by external agencies such as WM Employers.


These links include:-


  • A Regional Recruitment Hub   to provide information, advice and guidance on international recruitment to the adult social care sector.
  • FREE International Recruitment DBS's due to our successful bid in obtaining f unding from the DHSC International Recruitment Fund. Provided the applicant meets the relevant criteria, their DBS will be free of charge.

WMCA launches International Recruitment "Buddying" Scheme

International Recruitment has a different set of challenges compared to recruiting from within the UK, particularly in ensuring that the new recruits feel welcomed and are able to access pastoral support.


West Midlands Care Association has secured funding to support buddying activities for international recruits within your organisations. This is to allow you the time to provide the pastoral care that ensures international recruitment is a success.

     

40% Discount on Job Advertisements for WMCA Members

Social Care People is a  leading specialist recruitment consultancy in the social care sector, who excel in providing cost-effective job advertising solutions. They ensure that clients effectively showcase their vacancies at a fraction of the typical cost. 


The WMCA have partnered with Social Care People to offer our members an exclusive  40% discount on job advertisement discounted bundles and FREE recruitment advice from the Social Care People team of experts.


This bundle will result in your vacancy being posted across a number of recruitment sites including Indeed, TotalJobs, CV Library, Monster, Reed and many more!


     
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Nurses Training at Wayside Nursing Home, Bromsgrove, Worcs

We have been made aware of the following training opportunities for nurses taking place at Wayside Nursing Home in Bromsgrove.


  • 6 March Venepuncture 9.30am-5pm £200/nurse
  • 12 March Catheter Training 9.30am-5pm £150/nurse
  • 26 March Peg Feeding 9.30am-5pm £150/nurse

Please contact Rakesh Kotecha directly at Wayside Nursing Home on  07967 551135 or email: rakesh@hsmidlands.com

     

WMCA Partner Blog Feature - Partners in Care Training Provider

WMCA are partnered with  

Partners in Care a Skills for Care endorsed training provider based in Annscroft, near Shrewsbury in Shropshire.


They offer a number of training opportunities, both in-house and online/e-learning.


Find out more about  what they do and how they can help us to support members of the WMCA by clicking on this week's Blog feature.

     
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Thrive at Work: FREE Wellbeing Sessions in March

The West Midlands Combined Authority and Thrive at Work have partnered with The Wellbeing Project to deliver Educational Wellbeing in the Workplace sessions.


These webinars are free  and designed for Leaders, Managers and Wellbeing champion s

and for those based in the Midlands.


Please find details of the dates for March here .

Thrive at Work: Happiworkers Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Platform

Thrive at Work and the West Midlands Combined Authority have partners with Happiworkers - an initiative to   help   employees thrive in the workplace, one mind and skill at a time.


Find out here how you can access FREE 1-1 sessions with top-tier experts to support your wellbeing.

     

Citation:  Upcoming Employment Law Changes

If you would like to know more details about the employment law changes coming your way and when they will come into force, download this FREE guide from our partner, Citation.


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Citation: Be your best with ISO 9001

Ensure your business is in peak shape for success in 2024 by using the world’s most recognised quality management system Standard, ISO 9001 as your best practice guide.


Download our Partner, Citation’s ultimate 9001 checklist for some of the very best tips and guidance from their ISO experts!

Citation: International Women's Day Webinar

How you can make a positive impact

Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, join our Partner, Citation, on   Thursday 7 March at 11am   for an exclusive webinar focusing on "T ackling the top issues women face in the workplace in 2024 ".


Find out more here .

     

WMCA News & Updates


For all the latest news and updates relevant to the social care sector, check out the "News and Info" section of our website.

Latest information from:-

  • CQC
  • Dept of Health & Social Care
  • National Care Assoc
  • Skills for Care
  • and many more

     
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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Home Care

5 March 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

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Digital Surgery

6 March 2024

10-11am (Virtual)

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Proud to Care Roadshows

National Careers Week

6 March 2024

9.30am-1pm


Dudley College

The Broadway

Dudley DY1 4AS


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The DSPT & Data Protection in General for Care Homes

7 March 2024

2-3pm (Virtual)

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Proud to Care Roadshows

National Careers Week

7 March  2024

9.30am-1pm


The Way Youth Zone,

The Way School Street,

Wolverhampton,

WV3 0NR

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LIVE International Recruitment Webinar: Sponsorship Focus

7 March 2024

10-11am (Virtual)


     

Our Partners

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