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Finding the right staff for children's homes is no easy task. 🌟 One of the biggest challenges is ensuring candidates have the right mix of compassion and resilience. Working in a children's home can be emotionally demanding, and not everyone is cut out for it. We need individuals who can provide a stable and nurturing environment, even in the face of challenging behaviours and situations. Another hurdle is the rigorous background checks and training required. While these are essential for safeguarding, they can also lengthen the hiring process. It's crucial to balance thorough vetting with the need to fill positions promptly to maintain high standards of care. Lastly, there's the issue of retention. The emotional toll and sometimes lower pay compared to other sectors can lead to higher turnover rates. Investing in ongoing support and professional development for staff can help, but it's an ongoing battle. What strategies have you found effective in overcoming these challenges? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇 #Recruitment #ChildrensHomes #SocialCare

Finding the right staff for children's homes is no easy task. 🌟 One of the biggest challenges is ensuring candidates have the right mix of compassion and resilience. Working in a children's home can be emotionally demanding, and not everyone is cut out for it. We need individuals who can provide a stable and nurturing environment, even in the face of challenging behaviours and situations. Another hurdle is the rigorous background checks and training required. While these are essential for safeguarding, they can also lengthen the hiring process. It's crucial to balance thorough vetting with the need to fill positions promptly to maintain high standards of care. Lastly, there's the issue of retention. The emotional toll and sometimes lower pay compared to other sectors can lead to higher turnover rates. Investing in ongoing support and professional development for staff can help, but it's an ongoing battle. What strategies have you found effective in overcoming these challenges? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇 #Recruitment #ChildrensHomes #SocialCare

You’ll find below ⬇️ the information on 3 great Child Protection in Emergencies opportunities for the global level of Plan International 🩵

Careful or Careless Application? Many today are searching for jobs and filling out multiple applications a day online. They are doing it on phones, tablets, or desktops. Here are some questions. Are you paying attention to submit an application that is free from spelling errors? Are you paying attention to grammar? Are you paying attention to deadlines? Are you paying attention to the employer's submission protocols? Every application should be carefully reviewed prior to submission for any kind of error. If your application has any errors it will be dismissed. Simply take the time to get it right. It could mean your job. #disability #jobs disABLEDperson.com

Only -9 days left- for external consultants to apply to the Transforming Organizations by Operationalizing Racial Justice workshop series. Link to application and info about the six-part series on mpassociates.us site (button on home page). Please repost and share with folks who may be interested. Opportunity to delve into organizational change process using Transforming Organizations by Operationalizing Racial Justice publication, work on praxis, and share ideas and practices to be adaptive, responsive, and relationship-centered. “Now is the time for all of us to act on our commitment to racial justice, to eradicate structural racism, colonization, and the system of white supremacy from our organizations and ecosystems. We must build and shift power, co-create racially just and liberatory organizations, and fully support and consistently contribute to the racial justice movement.” M. P.

Finding the right staff for children's homes is no walk in the park. 🏡 It's a role that demands not just qualifications, but a heart full of compassion and patience. Here are some of the key challenges we face in this sector. Firstly, the emotional resilience required for these roles is immense. Staff need to manage their own emotions while supporting children through their traumas. This isn't something you can teach in a classroom; it requires a special kind of person. The high emotional demands often lead to burnout, making retention a significant issue. Secondly, there's the challenge of finding candidates with the right mix of skills and experience. While qualifications are essential, practical experience in similar settings is invaluable. However, the pool of candidates with both is relatively small. This is compounded by the fact that many potential candidates are put off by the demanding nature of the work and the relatively low pay compared to other sectors. Lastly, regulatory requirements add another layer of complexity. The UK has stringent standards for children's homes, and rightly so. But this means that the recruitment process is lengthy and thorough, often leading to delays in filling positions. Ensuring all staff are fully vetted and trained to meet these standards is crucial, but it can be a time-consuming process. If you have experience in this field, I'd love to hear your thoughts. What do you think are the biggest challenges in recruiting for children's homes? #Recruitment #ChildrensHomes #SocialCare

Finding the right staff for children's homes is no walk in the park. 🏡 It's a role that demands not just qualifications, but a heart full of compassion and patience. Here are some of the key challenges we face in this sector. Firstly, the emotional resilience required for these roles is immense. Staff need to manage their own emotions while supporting children through their traumas. This isn't something you can teach in a classroom; it requires a special kind of person. The high emotional demands often lead to burnout, making retention a significant issue. Secondly, there's the challenge of finding candidates with the right mix of skills and experience. While qualifications are essential, practical experience in similar settings is invaluable. However, the pool of candidates with both is relatively small. This is compounded by the fact that many potential candidates are put off by the demanding nature of the work and the relatively low pay compared to other sectors. Lastly, regulatory requirements add another layer of complexity. The UK has stringent standards for children's homes, and rightly so. But this means that the recruitment process is lengthy and thorough, often leading to delays in filling positions. Ensuring all staff are fully vetted and trained to meet these standards is crucial, but it can be a time-consuming process. If you have experience in this field, I'd love to hear your thoughts. What do you think are the biggest challenges in recruiting for children's homes? #Recruitment #ChildrensHomes #SocialCare

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 🤯 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫... 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚: - Go through adversity. - React in the right way. - Slowly build in silence. 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬: a felony conviction won't stop you from becoming President, but it can prevent you from becoming a firefighter or a law officer. At Indiana Reentry Corporation, we're tackling a tough reality: 19 million Americans with felony convictions face 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐈𝐆 barriers to 𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒋𝒐𝒃𝒔, even after paying their debt to society. Employment is crucial for successful reintegration. Many restricted jobs are unrelated to past offenses. These 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒎. 𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨: 1. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 ↳ Advocate for fairer employment practices. ↳ Push for changes in laws that restrict job opportunities. 2. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 ↳ Collaborate to create job opportunities. ↳ Educate employers on the benefits of hiring returning citizens. 3. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ↳ Offer programs to enhance job readiness. ↳ Support returning citizens in finding stable employment. 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓: 𝐈𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Let's rethink how criminal records impact employment. Let's create a more just and inclusive workforce. ♻️ ReThink reEntry with us! Share and follow Indiana Reentry Corporation. Your engagement builds stronger communities. Connect today!