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Poor job descriptions sees third of graduates leave role within year of starting

By Alan Jones17th November 2017Career Advice

One in three graduates left their job within a year of starting, mainly complaining the role did not match what they were offered, a new study shows. Research by graduate

Resources: Social care employers urged to recruit more men to offset recruitment challenges

By Iain MacDonald16th November 2017Reports & Resources

Social care organisations could face increasing challenges in their recruitment unless they do more to recruit a diverse workforce. As more and more men are accessing care services, adult social

WHO warns of ‘serious implications’ if UK recruits Irish health workers after Brexit

By Deborah McAleese14th November 2017News Northern Ireland

Brexit could have “serious implications” on Ireland’s struggling health workforce, one of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) top officials has warned. Jim Campbell, director of the WHO’s health workforce department,

Almost a third of care home nursing posts vacant in Scotland, survey finds

By The Press Association9th November 2017News Scotland

Around a third of nursing posts in care homes are vacant, with providers reporting increased difficulties recruiting staff, a new report has found. Scottish Care, which represents the independent health

Staff shortages pose ‘single biggest risk’ to quality of NHS care

By Ella Pickover8th November 2017News England

Patient safety and quality of care are at risk due to a workforce gap in the NHS, health leaders have said. Workforce concerns have become the “single biggest risk facing

N Ireland health service can pay £120 an hour for agency nurses due to shortages

By Deborah McAleese7th November 2017News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s cash-strapped health service is paying up to £120 an hour for agency nurses as it struggles to plug chronic staff shortages, it can be revealed. Hospitals and clinics

NHS facing ‘major challenges’ as number of nurses and midwives leaving up by 13%

By Jack Hardy2nd November 2017News England

The number of nurses and midwives leaving the profession has risen by 13% over the last year, prompting fears the NHS is facing “major challenges” to retain staff. More midwives

Care home company announce acquisition and plans to create 40 new jobs in Fife

By Iain MacDonald30th October 2017News Scotland

Fife-based care home operator Kingdom Homes is investing significantly in its care home portfolio with the development of a new nursing home in Leven and the acquisition of a new

Report: Scottish Social Services Council – Workforce Skills Report 2016-2017

By Iain MacDonald27th October 2017Reports & Resources

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published a new report which explores the high level of skills social service workers possess and looks at what skills and developments will

First Minister launches childcare recruitment campaign targeting 11,000 more workers

By The Press Association24th October 2017News Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has helped launch a campaign to recruit up to 11,000 more people to work in childcare. The recruitment drive, with the tagline “Shape their worlds. Shape

Tag: Recruitment / Retention

Poor job descriptions sees third of graduates leave role within year of starting

WHO warns of ‘serious implications’ if UK recruits Irish health workers after Brexit

Staff shortages pose ‘single biggest risk’ to quality of NHS care

N Ireland health service can pay £120 an hour for agency nurses due to shortages

NHS facing ‘major challenges’ as number of nurses and midwives leaving up by 13%

Care home company announce acquisition and plans to create 40 new jobs in Fife

First Minister launches childcare recruitment campaign targeting 11,000 more workers

Comedian and actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault

Alleged Liverpool driver faces GBH charges against six victims after 79 injured

Two care workers who drugged and sexually abused vulnerable teenager jailed

Police officers who pepper-sprayed and Tasered care home amputee cleared of assault

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Tag: Recruitment / Retention

Poor job descriptions sees third of graduates leave role within year of starting

Resources: Social care employers urged to recruit more men to offset recruitment challenges

WHO warns of ‘serious implications’ if UK recruits Irish health workers after Brexit

Almost a third of care home nursing posts vacant in Scotland, survey finds

Staff shortages pose ‘single biggest risk’ to quality of NHS care

N Ireland health service can pay £120 an hour for agency nurses due to shortages

NHS facing ‘major challenges’ as number of nurses and midwives leaving up by 13%

Care home company announce acquisition and plans to create 40 new jobs in Fife

Report: Scottish Social Services Council – Workforce Skills Report 2016-2017

First Minister launches childcare recruitment campaign targeting 11,000 more workers