Improving retention in social care – what you shouldn’t ignore!
Thank you to everyone who attended our event. We hope you found it useful. If you would like to view a recording of the webinar you can do so below.
You can download a copy of the event slides here: Improving retention in social care (284 downloads )
Q&A section
We have included a summary of the questions asked at our retention event.
We have received a grant for staff retention – what would be the best use for this?
It is important to know why people have left previously so exit interviews or employee surveys would be really helpful to get some insight into this. Fund can then be applied accordingly. Alternatively look at the learning and development plans for existing staff as in our experience that can be a big reason. However it is difficult to give a definitive answer without further information about your organisation.
How can we make retention practices feasible for smaller organisations?
Whilst you may not have different departments for learning and development it doesn’t need to be more complicated than a simple checklist e.g. week 1 a cup of tea with line manager to discuss how things are going, week 2 discuss training progress and so on. You can apply some of our suggestions from today’s event on smaller scales.
Useful links
We have collated a list of links that you may find useful:
Getting Ahead in the race for Early Talent
Our next event will share how you can engage with young people to fill vacancies.
Somerset Care
An award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South of England.
LinkedIn Group
We encourage all of you to continue to share and learn by joining our Social Care Recruitment group on LinkedIn
Cohesion Social Care LinkedIn Group
Recruitment requirements
If you would like to discuss any aspects of the recruitment solutions offered by Cohesion, then please contact Amanda Marques 07753 871926
Care Character
The definitive candidate assessment and engagement tool for the care sector.
Precious Homes
High-quality supported living and residential care for people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs.
Care Home Open Week
Get involved in Care Home Open Week to showcase both the facilities your homes offer and the career opportunities at your setting.
Care and Support Jobs
View our career in care website https://careandsupportjobs.co.uk
We would like to showcase your care organisation and jobs. We will prioritise those happy to help us promote the new site to applicants.
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