Two special events aimed at encouraging more people to consider a career in care are coming to Midhurst and Petworth.
West Sussex County Council has been working with independent providers of care and support at home, extra care housing and residential care providers in the county on initiatives to increase the recruitment and retention of care professionals.
The events are taking place at:
• The Leconfield Hall, Petworth – Wednesday 23 November 2 – 5pm
• The Grange, Midhurst – Wednesday 7 December 2 – 5pm
These events have been organised by the local authority and are part of a range of initiatives aimed at improving the profile and reputation of caring as a career.
The events provide a unique opportunity to:
• Meet local employers and discuss the different local vacancies available
• Find the job that suits your life with a range of hours and flexible working
• Hear expert speakers explain the careers available in health and social care
• Find out about the opportunities available if you’re returning to work or recently retired looking for a few hours work each week
Peter Catchpole, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care, said: “A career in care can be hugely rewarding – there can’t be many jobs which give you an opportunity to make such a direct, positive difference to people’s lives and I would urge people to go along to one of the jobs fairs to find out about the opportunities and job vacancies available now.”
Kelly Johnson, a domiciliary care support worker, switched to a career in care after 12 years in the legal profession.
She said: “The care support worker job was one that worked around my children really easily. Both my parents had carers at home and I saw what they got from having carers I thought it would be something I would like to give back.”
Kelly encouraged other people to consider a career in care, saying: “If care is something you want to try but you’re worried because there are aspects of the job that aren’t always pleasant you’ve just got to give it a try. You can really make a difference.”
