Social Care Alba is inviting service users and families to participate in staff recruitment and training
Placing the people we support at the centre of the services we deliver, and designing services that meet their needs, is a fundamental aspect of the ethos of Social Care Alba. That’s why we are inviting our service users and families to participate in staff recruitment and training. We believe that involving the people we support when we are recruiting new staff can be crucial to ensuring that the “right” people are employed within our organisation. The “right” people have the skills, qualities and characteristics that those who will be in receipt of their support have identified as being important.
What are the benefits of becoming involved ?
There are a number of benefits to involving service users in the recruitment and selection of staff:
- Services will be more effective, as they are delivered by people who will be well received by service users and this will develop a positive attitude towards involvement and working together
- People who have experience of using services are ideally placed to have a say on what kind of person and skills are necessary for the job
- Being involved in decision making will develop a greater sense of ownership, citizenship and social responsibility
- Taking part is an opportunity to develop confidence, self esteem and new skills such as communication, listening skills and decision making skills
There are many ways to become involved and will be defined based on the replies we receive. Examples of participation can be: Taking part in meetings or focus groups, one-to-one discussions or by providing feedback and replying to questionnaires. At Social Care Alba we believe your input matters and we are confident that this involvement will enrich our services, foster trust, and empower individuals within our community.
If you or a member of your family is a service user, we are inviting you to join us on this journey. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how you can be a part of this transformative process. We look forward to hearing from you.
