Care is a highly skilled profession, and your role is fundamental to improving the lives of the people you care for. Each and every day you can have a positive impact on someone’s future. You make a difference to Staffordshire.
Here’s some useful information and sources of support for you. We are updating these all the time, so please keep checking back to see what is new.
Celebrate and share
There is some fantastic work happening right across Staffordshire, and here’s where we celebrate that. From brilliant examples of strength-based working, to going above and beyond, and developing great ways to recruit staff, use technology and innovate.
Take a look at Your stories and Wall of Fame for inspiring videos.
Dignity in Care Awards
Every year we ask the workforce to nominate their best of the best; staff who put dignity at the heart of their work.
Here’s just some of the stories of the winners:
Let’s shout about each other’s successes all year round
Do you think someone you know should be in the spotlight because of the great work that they do? We don’t just celebrate social care staff once a year, we do it all year round!
Got some good news to celebrate and share? Get in touch with lorna.fizor@staffordshire.gov.uk
You said, we did
Thank you to everyone who gave their feedback and contributed to our Workforce Strategy. We have a plan to support employees with their wellbeing and skills, recruit the next generation of social care experts, and help everyone to achieve excellence. You can read more about the new Workforce Strategy here.
Rewards for the work you do
Check out our Benefits and rewards page for more details.
Support for your mental and physical wellbeing
Check out the Your wellbeing page for more details.
Love learning and improving your skills
You are invited to Love learning! You can get access to training and development opportunities, whatever your stage of your career you’re at, and in whatever role. Read about the importance of being a lifelong learner online.
Check out the Your skills page for more details on courses and opportunities available.