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👏 Earlier this month, the Federal Government announced that from July 2025, it will support paid tertiary placements for #Teaching, #Nursing and #SocialWork students. This is a promising first step in addressing #PlacementPoverty and in turn, the #GenderPayGap. Students should not be penalised for pursuing a career by having to turn down paid work to complete unpaid placements. This is especially important in traditionally feminised industries such as #Education and #Healthcare, which are already less respected and lower paid compared to majority-men industries due to negative gender stereotypes. While there is still more work to be done to support our teachers, nurses and social workers in the beginning of their careers, this is a step in the right direction. #GenderEquality #WorkplaceSegregation #PayGap

Partnering with a specialist agency for hiring in adult health and social care is not just a smart choice—it's essential. 🌟 Here's a concise breakdown of why it really matters: 🔍 Expert Insight: These agencies are not generalists; they're experts steeped in the subtleties of children's care needs. Their pinpoint awareness of the roles brings a laser focus to your hiring process. 🎯 Precision Matchmaking: Imagine having a pre-vetted pool of candidates passionate about children's welfare. That's what you get—individuals with the ideal mix of heart and skill, ready to make a difference. 🔐 Meticulous Vetting: In the delicate arena of childcare, rigorous screening isn't just preferred—it's non-negotiable. Specialist agencies offer this peace of mind, checking each potential hire is a beacon of trust. ⏱️ Swift Placement: Time is precious, especially in care settings. By streamlining your hiring, these agencies give you back those crucial hours to focus on the well-being of your charges. 📜 Regulation Guru: Staying compliant can be bewildering. But with a good agency, you're always ahead of the curve, ensuring each candidate fits the stringent regulatory jigsaw. 💷 Cost-effective: Think beyond the immediate expense. A specialist agency is your ally against the hidden cost of mis-hires—saving you resources in the long term. Choosing an expert agency isn't an extra—it's the cornerstone of building a resilient, compassionate team that can uplift and empower the most vulnerable children. #Recruitment #SocialCare #QualityCare #SpecialistAgency #vetrorecruitment #vetro

Want to have the opportunity to shape your future talent pipeline? We need employers on board as work placement providers, here at Derwentside College. Want to be involved? Contact me today! #workplacement #employerswanted #tlevels #tlevelthursday #engineering #childcare #education #earlyyears #digital #health #care #healthcare #skillsforlife #growyourown #talentpipeline #skillsgap

Look at the 1st on the list!!! This is very factual! Do not undersell yourself when looking for a job. Know your worth whether it’s from experience and how quickly you learn. A lot of doctors hire medical assistants vs nurses to cut costs as we can do almost everything a nurse can under a doctors supervision. Granted, without the license of a nurse pay is lower but most places will try to start a certified MA at $12-$15 an hour? Seriously? One can work fast food for that! When considering your worth, know that you have student loans to pay back and the cost of living has greatly increased! If your employer doesn’t offer uniforms you need to think of all the other costs it takes to be a great MA. TEAS test is next in my list. Why not get paid to do, what you already do.

Let’s Ace Your Next Career Move in #ResidentialChildcare! Are you eyeing that next big opportunity in a Residential Children's Home? Maybe you're looking to move up, shift gears, or even just polish up that CV to see what’s out there? Well, you’re in the right place! Drawing from my own journey through the world of residential childcare, I've learned a thing or two about what makes a CV pop and how to nail an interview in this unique sector. Here’s how we can work together to make sure you’re not just another applicant—you’re the top contender. 1. CV Writing that Tells Your Story Your CV should be more than a list of past jobs; it should narrate your journey and showcase your growth. With my insight into the sector—thanks to real, lived experiences—I can help you craft a resume that highlights your hands-on skills, your empathy, your commitment, and the special flair you bring to caregiving environments. 2. Interview Prep that Builds Confidence Interviews can be daunting, right? But what if you walked in feeling like you already belong? My personal experience in the trenches gives me the insider knowledge to coach you on the questions that matter, the answers that impress, and the small details that show you truly understand residential childcare. Send me a message, and let’s start sculpting your experiences into the perfect CV. Remember, it's not just about landing a job—it's about launching into your next adventure in such a rewarding sector! --- 📧 [email protected] 📲 07721935471 🔎 https://lnkd.in/gFqmXFnB #CVwriting #cv #resi #children #childcareworker #childrenshomes #childrenservices #youngpeople #childcare #jobs #hotjobs #interviewprep #ofsted #cqc #supportedaccommodation #careerincare #socialcarejobs #socialcare

We're about the mum who just learned more about conflict management bringing up her kids than she ever did as a manager. We're about the 50-year-old who quit the C-Suite to save his health and now wants a job he can love without having to lead. We're about the autistic school leaver who would be your perfect purchase ledger clerk. They love inputting, checking, matching and finding anomalies. But they don't say much, especially in interviews. We're about the receptionist who's been with you for 12 years, loves the business but wants a new challenge. She knows more about your products than most and could chat to people on a lead list all day long. We're about the prison leaver who made one mistake, and wants a second chance. If you want to make a change to the way we view people's potential and what they can offer our companies, you need to look at CoActive Assessment®. It's about inclusion, a fair chance, diversity, evidence and PEOPLE. #coactiveassessment #skillsbasedhiring #selectionprocess #assessmenttools #candidateassessment #diversityequityandinclusion #hrbiscuit #fairness #neurodiversity

TSC List of Approved Nine Leaves For a Teacher Employed on Permanent Terms - Juc Media Kenya TSC List of Approved Nine Leaves For a Teacher Employed on Permanent Terms. TSC List of Approved Nine Leaves For a Teacher Employed on Permanent Terms TSC Approves Four Leaves With Benefits For Intern Teachers Attached to Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools TSC intern teachers four leaves with benefits approved Intern teachers attached to primary, junior, and secondary schools are now entitled to several leaves that have officially been approved by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for them. Unlike their colleagues who are employed on permanent and pensionable terms, teachers working on contract only enjoy a limited number of leaves. […] https://lnkd.in/dk6C2fjE

More than half of full-time students are working long hours in jobs to support themselves at university, spending nearly two days a week in paid employment during term time, owing to the cost of living crisis. #students #student #studentliving #education #highereducation #costofliving #costoflivingcrisis #employment

To my shame, I have been totally ignorant to the extent of unpaid work (#internships or #placements are the weasel words) now embedded in Australia. Let’s call it out for what it out for what it actually is – professionally managed slavery Unpaid placements paper over poor course delivery by #universities; business models built on free labour; or #professional 'associations' placing high barriers to entry.  Doubt it? Here's a sample of ‘mandatory placements’ across four different universities/courses: - #Nursing approx 800 hours - Social work approx 1000 hours - Oral Health Assistant 38 hours pw for 24 weeks - #Midwifery approx 1000 hours Work experience is important for professional development – but half a year for no pay? That’s BS. The #UniversityAccord report released last week stated the impacts unequivocally: · Compulsory unpaid placements leave students "unable to support themselves while undertaking placement" leaving most at or below the poverty line · Some of the placement requirements for qualifications act as "barriers to entry" into a profession · Placement requirements limit entry into "critical industries" You would think that this type of exploitation would focus government minds. Don’t bet on it - Education Minister Jason Clare MP states "There's things in this report [the authors] want us to act on right now, there's other things that they want to debate in the community about. This is in that second category" Astonishingly, neither Mr Clare nor any of his 226 colleagues in the House of Reps or Senate have proposed a community debate on undertaking 1000 hours of unpaid placements in Parliament prior to taking office! While they work legislation that are solutions looking for problems (think #righttodisconnect or #samepaysamejob) under the #FairWorkAct we actually embed this as a form of #slavery...students completing vocational placements are not considered employees and not entitled to receive a wage or any entitlements. That’s why the government should stop fiddling around and pass legislation that requires: - higher education providers/employers introduce payment for mandatory unpaid placements - industry associations make reasonable contributions to the costs of providing placements if they benefit directly from "the pipeline of qualified people to fill jobs" or if they control the inflow of registrations - removal of student funding from universities for the period of an unpaid placement As individuals lets call out: - employers using unpaid placements (over and above education) as part of their business model.  That’s #exploitation - professional associations creating barriers to entry (over and above standard setting).  That’s #racketeering - universities for requiring unpaid placements as a pre-requisite to passing, while they simultaneously draw tax payer funding for that period. That’s #profiteering Disclosure: writer annually hosts student placements with housing/stipend provided