Free international recruitment legal helpline

SESCA’s free legal helpline is an opportunity to receive advice from a qualified immigration advisor at Lester Aldridge via a phone call of up to 30 minutes. This is a chance to ask any questions you may have about the legal aspects of international recruitment, and topics you may wish to address include:

  • Securing a Sponsor Licence or Certificate of Sponsorship
  • Navigating the Sponsorship Management System (SMS)
  • Ensuring UKVI compliance
  • Drafting employment contracts.

The service is open to all CQC registered adult social care providers in the South East and will run from Monday 14th October to Friday 15th November 2024.

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Free ‘Neuroinclusive People Management Sessions’

The South East Staff Experience, Engagement, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team in NHS England are offering three online sessions on neuroinclusive people management. Please see the sessions listed below:


Session 1: Creating safe spaces and unlocking neurodiverse potential

11th November 2024, 14:00pm – 15:00pm (registration closes 6th November 2024)

‘This session focuses on establishing a workplace environment where neurodivergent employees feel safe and supported, and able to share their neurodivergent identity. Using the Differing Minds 5 Cs framework, we will equip attendees with the tools and strategies to foster positive disclosure and develop success plans for neurodivergent people.’

Session 2: Enabling neurodivergent success through workplace adjustments

18th November 2024, 13:00pm – 14:00pm (registration closes 13th November 2024)
‘This session addresses the practical aspects of supporting neurodivergent employees through general ways of working and workplace adjustments. It covers common traits and differences, and offers tailored strategies for both individual employees and managers. Participants will also learn about tools, equipment, and approaches for collaborative team working and creating inclusive office environments.’

Session 3: Rethinking performance management for neurodiverse talent

21st November 2024, 14:00pm – 15:00pm (registration closes 19th November 2024)
‘In this session, attendees will learn how to conduct performance reviews and manage career progression in a neuroinclusive manner. The focus is on removing neuronormative biases, providing constructive feedback, and creating optimal promotion processes. Additionally, the module covers sensitive approaches to having difficult conversations with neurodivergent team members when necessary.’

You can sign up for as many sessions as you wish to. Please click here and fill in the registration form to book your place.

If you have any questions or if you need to discuss any adjustments you need to participate in the events, please email [email protected].

What’s new in adult social care? – 23rd September 2024

Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you missed last week’s newsletter on ‘supporting oral health in care settings’ you can click here to access it now. You can also access a list of our previous newsletters by clicking here.

Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →

MILE newsletter – Infection prevention and control in care settings

Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are critical components in maintaining a safe environment in health and care settings. In this week’s newsletter we share a selection of resources, courses, and guidelines to equip health and care professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance IPC practices and safeguard the health and wellbeing of the people we care for.

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‘Let’s Talk About Vaccines’ Training…

These free 2.5 hour online sessions are designed to help health, social care and voluntary sector staff build the confidence, skills and knowledge to discuss vaccination decisions. Please see the upcoming date options below:

  • Thursday 25th July, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Monday 29th July, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 6th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Tuesday 13th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
  • Thursday 22nd August, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
  • Tuesday 27th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm

To sign up: please email [email protected] with your name, organisation, role and preferred training date.

Click here to find out more about these sessions →

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