Juliet Smith | Mile Pathway

Free international recruitment legal helpline extended

Written by Juliet Smith on 26 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

SESCA’s international recruitment legal helpline has now been extended until Friday 1st August 2025.

During this period, CQC-registered adult social care providers based in the South-East can book a free 30-minute phone consultation with an immigration law expert from Lester Aldridge Solicitors. There’s no obligation, and the advice is tailored to support providers navigating international recruitment.

Helpline details:
Phone: 01202 786 126
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 09:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday (voicemail available outside these times).

For full details and terms, visit the SESCA website →

MILE newsletter – Data security & protection

Written by Juliet Smith on 21 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Safe information sharing is central to good practice in adult social care, which makes regular staff training and continuous learning essential. With the deadline for completing the 2024–2025 DSPT having just passed, and recent updates to UK legislation, this week’s newsletter focuses on strengthening your approach to information governance. It brings together key resources to help you meet your legal obligations, improve digital resilience, and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data you handle every day.

Click here to access this week’s edition →

New podcast from Digital Care Hub!

Written by Juliet Smith on 19 July 2025. Posted in Developing business, administration and digital skills. Leave a Comment

CTRL + Care is a brand-new podcast from Digital Care Hub, launched on Friday 18th July. Hosted by Michelle Corrigan (Programme Director, Better Security, Better Care) and Katie Thorn (Project Lead, Digital Care Hub), each 20–30 minute episode explores the latest updates in adult social care, digital transformation, and cyber security.

The first episode features highlights from a recent speech by Michelle Dyson, Director General at the Department of Health and Social Care, covering key issues including digital inclusion, AI in social care, and data security.

Click here to watch the first episode on YouTube →

Follow on Spotify and YouTube for future episodes.

Changes to data protection legislation

Written by Juliet Smith on 19 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 became law in June and brings in important updates to the way personal information is handled across the UK. The aim is to make it easier and safer to access, share, and protect data across both public and private services. This has particular relevance for adult social care, especially around improving data sharing between organisations and setting clear expectations for how information should be managed.

You can read more about the changes here:

A briefing for adult social care providers via Digital Care Hub → Link
Full legislation → Link

Expression of interest: New Care Workforce Pathway support programme

Written by Juliet Smith on 12 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

Skills for Care is inviting adult social care employers to take part in a new support programme to help shape and test the Care Workforce Pathway.

The pathway is a national framework that outlines clear career routes in adult social care. It sets out the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality, personalised care and support.

90 employers will be selected to join as early adopters, with support to explore how the pathway can be used in practice and to provide feedback on what works well and what could be improved. There are three cohorts available, starting in July, September or October 2025.

What’s involved?
Participants will join a series of interactive workshops over a three-month period, covering:

An introduction to the Care Workforce Pathway
Identifying workforce challenges and and Pathway governance
Delivering and learning from the programme
Rolling out the Pathway in your organisation
Monitoring and embedding the Pathway

The sessions are practical and collaborative, offering the opportunity to trial the pathway in a real-world setting while helping to shape its future.

For questions or more information before submitting an expression of interest, please contact [email protected].

Click here to find out more and register your interest →

Pay, Sponsorship & the Law: A Compliance Update from HMRC and Borderless

Written by Juliet Smith on 12 July 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

📅 Tuesday 22nd July 2025
11:00am

This free webinar brings together HMRC’s National Minimum Wage team and Borderless to explore how employers can stay compliant when employing sponsored workers, particularly in higher-risk sectors such as social care. The webinar is aimed at care home and home care employers, HR leads, and anyone sponsoring or planning to sponsor international workers.

Key topics include:

Common minimum wage compliance issues and how to avoid them
What to expect during an HMRC compliance check
How to self-correct breaches before penalties apply
Steps to protect your organisation from significant fines

Click here to find out more and register →

South East Summer Career Series

Written by Juliet Smith on 28 June 2025. Posted in Newsletter. Leave a Comment

These free one-hour virtual workshops, hosted by the NHS South East Leadership Academy, are designed to support colleagues across health and care in the South East who want to reflect, reset, or take a confident next step in their career.

Running through July, August and early September, each session will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Upcoming sessions:

Professional Presence – Building Your Personal Brand with Integrity
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Develop a professional identity that feels authentic and aligns with your values.
Click here to find out more and book →

Interview Confidence – Show Up, Speak Well, Succeed
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Tools and mindset to approach interviews with clarity, poise, and confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →

Career Planning – Design Your Path with Purpose
Wednesday 6th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Explore tools and models like IKIGAI and Squiggly Careers, and reflect on what motivates you.
Click here to find out more and book →

CV and Application Writing – Present Your Best Self
Thursday 14th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Craft strong, tailored CVs and applications that highlight your strengths.
Click here to find out more and book →

Strategic Connections – Networking with Purpose and Ease
Tuesday 19th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Build meaningful professional relationships and approach networking in a way that feels natural.
Click here to find out more and book →

Effective Communication – Presenting with Clarity and Confidence
Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Speak with impact in meetings, presentations, and interviews.
Click here to find out more and book →

Step Into the Role – Thriving in Your Next Position
Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Navigate transitions, manage expectations, and grow into new roles with confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →

Answer with Impact – Mastering the STAR Framework for Applications and Interviews
Tuesday 9th September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Structure strong responses to common interview questions using the STAR framework and other techniques.
Click here to find out more and book →

Please note:

If your chosen session(s) is fully booked, please join the waiting list on the event page.
Joining links will be emailed 1-2 weeks before each session.
Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Author: Juliet Smith