Sustainability and Transformation Programme STP Resourcing Group The high level objectives of this work are: to improve the supply of quality staff into the wider Devon health and social care system. to support the development and retention of a resilient and sustainable workforce that is flexible, able to manage change and can effectively adjust to an ever-changing business need.
Part of STP Resourcing Plan Single Devon health and care marketing brand to promote working in the sector. Identification of future staff supply pipelines into health and social care. Schools, colleges and universities engagement programme. Work experience in health and social care. Marketing campaign for shortage roles in health and social care.
Integrated Ambassador pilot Successful application to take part in Skills for Care’s Integrated social care and health I Care…Ambassadors pilot, using the brand name Proud to Care Ambassadors in Devon. Proud to Care Ambassadors include both health and social care professionals. Pilot runs until end of November 2017. Skills for Care will be evaluating the impact.
Our Ambitious Goal Our goal is to have at least one Proud to Care Ambassador, representing the health and social care sector, at every school, college, university, job centre and apprenticeship careers event across wider Devon! Sustainability and Transformation Programme (STP) Resourcing Group Plan for care and health organisations across Devon
Proud to Care Ambassadors
Beechcroft Residential Home
Proud to Care Ambassadors Front-line health and social care staff Promote careers in care and health using their experience, knowledge and passion! Resources from Proud to Care, Skills for Care and Health Education England. No minimum commitment per year.
Some Upcoming Local Events Exeter University Casuals & Interns 3 Oct Torquay Town Hall 6 Oct King Edward VI, Totnes 9 Oct Torquay Hospital 13 Oct Stover School 26 Oct
Proud to Care Champions Looking for local Proud to Care Champion(s) in Torbay and South Devon area To help develop and co-ordinate Proud to Care Ambassadors scheme locally Build links with schools, colleges, job centres, local providers and partners Email nicola.dunn@devon.gov.uk for more information and to get involved.
Work Experience Offer Opportunity for providers (care homes, day services, mental health services) Work experience in Torbay and Teignbridge 40 students, aged 17-19 years old Interested in career in health and social care 1-2 days per week for 3 months from Jan 2018 Can work additional paid shifts Contact: phillippa.lovell@nhs.net Exciting Opportunity to offer Work Experience and to offer additional paid shifts at peak times There is an excellent opportunity for providers (nursing homes, residential homes, day services and mental health services) to offer work experience in the Teignbridge area. Forty students, aged 17-19 years, who are interested in careers in health and social care, are looking for placements. The students will have undertaken the Care Certificate and have a DBS check before their placement. The unpaid placements are for 1 to 2 days per week over a 3 month period starting in October-November 2017. Students may be able to work additional paid shifts e.g. to cover peak periods at weekends or in the holiday season. For more information, please see the attached leaflet and contact Phillippa Lovell at phillippa.lovell@nhs.net as soon as possible or phone Phillippa on 01803 656668 or 07747 532733.
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Any Questions? Sally-Ann.Turner@devon.gov.uk