WHO CARES, WE CARE

A great listen, exploring the successes of the Project with Susanne Baldwin Assistant Director: Workforce, Markets and Brokerage for Adult Social Services. Susanne share some great insights into what is needed in the Sector and the difference the Developing Skills in Health and Social Care is making.

In this Episode we have a closer look at the difference between Aspirations and Goals. Our mentors can help you set clear goals to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

In this week's edition we talk Goal Setting, I have a conversation with experienced Project Mentor Jackie Folkard reflecting on the tools we use to help our mentees set goals.

In this week's Podcast we share Tips and Ideas for Self Development, I talk with a colleague about some of the Tips we use as mentors to promote self development and personal growth. We are confident that you will benefit from using these.

In this week's edition we talk about, 'How to get into the Health and Social Care sector from a Careers Information, Advice and Guidance perspective. We speak with Katrina Johnson a seasoned professional in the field who were able to provide great insight into this week's topic.

In this Podcast we look at the work of Christies Care, reflect on their recent rating as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and what their staff had to say about the Developing Skills in Health and Social Project courses and the mentoring experience.

This month (February), we chatted to Paula Tilbury-Larter from Suffolk County Council’s Workforce Development Team. Paula tells us how she got into the sector and her own professional journey. Drawing on her experience as Workforce Development Manager she shares her experiences of completing training around family life, and what is available to people out there now to tap into.

A chat with Paula Tilbury- Larter from Workforce development at Suffolk County Council on her journey through learning and work.

In this week's Podcast we interview Luke Bacon a Researcher with Health Watch Suffolk who completed an independent evaluation of the Project. We look at the impact the Project had on the sector, we hear feedback from employers, learners and delivery partners. The results indicate a resounding success!

In this Podcast I speak with Emma Hammond, Recruitment and Retention expert about what you as listener may need to pursue a career in Health and Social Care. Emma also talks about the events she is involved in to recruit staff to the Sector. 

We discuss the impact of mentoring on mentees and the value it brings to personal development. The Mentor Corner is the part of the Podcast where Mentors get to share hints and tips that listeners may find useful in their own personal and professional development.

We took time to Celebrate Black History Month and spoke with Michael Gyapong from Norfolk Black History Month. Michael is part of group of volunteers that do amazing work not just during October but throughout the year recognising the contribution and knowledge of black men and women, celebrating diversity, educating the public and more. Michael shared great insight into what they do and upcoming local events.

Gary talks with Cally about the course she completed and her overall learning experience. Gary ends the conversation by asking if she would recommend the project to her colleagues.

In this week's episode we have compiled a Collection of Good News Stories as told by our Project Mentors. They talk about how they've supported learners and the changes they've witnessed in the the lives or learners.

In this episode we hear from Megan a learner who recently completed the L4 Aspiring Managers Qualification

In this Podcast Stephen Bumfrey BBC Radio Norfolk interviews two project staff members, he explores the impact of the project and the difference the project is making to the Sector as well the professional development of learners.

Insight into to project provided by the Project's Coordinators. Exploring the far reaching impact of the DSHSC Project.