Every January and July we lead the Good Care Campaign, which aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions and commitment of care professionals across the UK. It also serves as an inspiration to the public, showcasing care as a fulfilling and viable career choice.
Get involved this January by contacting us to request a visit from our trusted macot Bugsy MaGnome who can join in with your events and acitivties.
Using our handy guide, work with Bugsy to capture some great photos and videos sharing your incredible stories.
Don’t forget to share everything with us, so that we can showcase your organisation across our social media platforms.
Grow Your Own…
In keeping with our ‘Grow Your Own Talent’ theme, we’ll be sending out free planting kits to our busiest providers to grow with those you support. Keep an eye on the postman for those arriving throughout January!
Most importantly come to Herts Good Care to discuss your vacancies and resource needs and we’ll support you to find the perfect local candidates for your roles this month. To get the ball rolling click here to upload your job openings with us.
Why grow your own?
When you are looking to hire new staff for your organisation, it is beneficial to be open to people who have little or no experience in the care sector. Recruiting based on values, commitment and a caring attitude, rather than experience and qualifications can have some great benefits which include:
•You are able to train a new person to your own high standard: In many cases it is easier to train someone from scratch than retrain someone to meet your company standards.
•Invest in someone new: By being an employer that provides a good induction and training programme you will get increased engagement, motivation and job satisfaction from someone who has no experience in care.
•Lack of career progression is a big reason experienced people leave. Someone new to the sector is more likely to stay and develop their career with you.
•New and fresh input – Your inexperienced new starter could have a fresh perspective on your ways of working, perhaps bringing ideas from a previous sector they have worked in.
•You could be inspiring the next generation to choose a career in care, whether that is through paid work, volunteering, or work experience!
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Why get involved?
Is recruitment a struggle? Do you think people avoid choosing a career in care? Why do you think that is?
Let’s challenge people’s perceptions of what Adult Social Care is all about and help the public to make an informed decision about whether a career is the right choice for them.
Did you know? HCPA’s Herts Good Care Recruitment service supports double the number of people into care roles in Good Care Month than every other month of the year? Now’s the time to use the service!
But, it’s not just about recruitment. This is a perfect opportunity for you to recognise and appreciate your staff by sharing stories and achievements in their career in care.
So, how do we get involved?
Click here to send your videos and photos. We will share them on our social media, so any information you can provide about the individuals involved will help us share these messages and reach more people who may want to work for you!
Please don’t forget to send us your consent to use these photos and videos, whether this is a staff member or a client. This is done on the same form as the photo/video upload.
See 4 ways you can get involved:
- Click here to send in photos of daily care and activities within your care setting
- Send in short video messages from staff about why they love working in care – click here for our ‘how to’ guide
- Ask your clients for one piece of advice to share with the younger generations. Write it out on a board including their first name and send a photo like this.
- Nominate a staff member here to be interviewed by HCPA about their career in care
How is my content used?
By submitting content, your stories will be shared on the Herts Good Care social media platforms.
If you have jobs advertised with Herts Good Care, these will be linked to any postings.
In previous Good Care Month’s, the local press has picked up stories so you may even end up in the newspaper!
We are always looking for new ways to engage people to apply for a job in care, so your content may even be used on banners, merch, and more…
Previous campaign stats
Click the links below to see the results of the previous campaign months:
» Good Care Month – January 2024
» Good Care Month – July 2023 Statistics
» Good Care Month – July 2022 Statistics
» Good Care Month – July 2021 Statistics
» Good Care Month – January 2021 Statistics
» Good Care Month – July 2019 Statistics
» Good Care Month – January 2019 Statistics
» Good Care Month – July 2018 Statistics
Ideas gallery from past Good Care Month campaigns
