New Podcast Episodes for Social Care Providers!
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new collection of episodes designed to support social care providers navigating the complex world of international recruitment compliance. The information shared in these episodes is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of 16th January 2025. However, we strongly encourage you to carry out your own due diligence to stay fully compliant. A huge thank you to Lisa Mulholland from Stephen Scowns Solicitors for sharing her invaluable expertise and insights!
More great news for Social Care Providers in Devon, Lisa will be holding 12 one hours drop-in sessions for Q & A over the next year, more details soon.
- Understanding Sponsorship Duties Pt1
- Understanding Sponsorship Duties Pt2
- Understanding Sponsorship Duties Pt3
- 5 Top Tips When Using a Sponsorship Licence
- Understanding Right to Work Checks
- Top Tips
Migrant Social Integration
Migrant Social Integration has been formed by Plymouth Hope to provide training to Social Care providers in Devon. Book your place via Eventbrite for these training sessions.
Cultural Awareness: learn how to navigate different cultural norms and practices with confidence and respect, gain valuable insights that will help you thrive in today’s multicultural world.
- 10th February
- 10th March
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: join for an engaging online training sessions focused on promoting equality, celebrating diversity, and fostering inclusion in the workplace. Our expert trainers will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and interactive activities to help you create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
- 21st February
- 21st March
Modern Slavery & Exploitation: this session will broaden your understanding of its forms, signs, and impacts, equipping you with the tools to identify and address exploitation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants will be empowered to take informed action and promote awareness in their communities.
- 17th February
- 24th March
Drop in sessions
Weekly drop in sessions every Thursday to support you with advice, signposting and pastoral support.
For any general queries, please email socialintegration@plymouthhope.org.uk
eLearning offer for all across Devon, Torbay and Plymouth
Flourish Learning has over 100 different eLearning courses available. We have extended the offer to include social care providers across Torbay and Plymouth for support the training offer to all international recruits.
What is being funded?
Two thirds are being funded for all social care providers across Devon, Torbay and Plymouth until 31st March 2025. The funding covers the majority of the funding for the year, all providers to contribute £1 per learner, per month, plus VAT to continue accessing Click over the next 12 months from 1st April 2024. That works out to be £12 per learner, per year, plus VAT for access to over 100 courses including the Care Certificate, Mandatory courses and a range of specialist courses. As well as all the new courses planned for 2024 and updates to Click. The average price for non funded services to continue using Click would normally be £2.40 per learner, per month, plus VAT which is £28.80 a year per learner. This offer saves you £16.80 per learner, per year.
This training platform has enabled us as a small new company to train our staff to a much higher level in a broader range of subjects. The accessibility features are also unique and ensure understanding regardless of language, dyslexia etc. – Feedback from a Devon Social Care provider.
How can this support international recruits?
Flourish have an innovative tool that enables learners to access eLearning content more easily, regardless of their abilities. With Recite, learners can benefit from text-to-speech in over 65 languages, colour contrast adjustments, and translation of over 100 languages, to enhance their learning experience.
What courses can I access?
Over a 100 different courses from the Safeguarding, functional skills- English and number skills and more!
Core and mandatory courses including: moving and handling, first aid skills, communication skills, equality and diversity, fire safety awareness, food safety and hygiene, health and safety, COSHH, infection prevention and control, medication, mental capacity, safeguarding, liberty protects safeguarding, fluids and nutrition, oral health, person centred care, personal behavioural support, handling information, mental health, dementia and learning disability essentials.
How to access?
To sign up for an account, all providers, personal assistants and personal budget holders please contact the learning team. Fill in the required details and add that you would like an account under the Devon County Council part funding. A member of the team will then be in touch with you to set up an account.
If you need any support when using the eLearning contact the support team and look through the help centre You can also contact on 03300 560 555.