Employers from across the Island are joining forces once again in a drive to find new recruits looking to make a real difference to people’s lives. Jobseekers are being encouraged to find out more about the wide range of rewarding career opportunities in the social care and health sector at a major careers festival in Newport next month. The festival is taking place on Wednesday 18th September at the Lord Louis Library, from 10:00-14:00. Last year’s festival attracted more than 800 people with interviews and job offers being made throughout the day. Councillor Debbie Andre, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, says:
“A career in care and health offers a great deal of reward, not just from the impact you can have on the lives of people living in our community, but also from the professional development, amazing co-workers, career progression and great employee benefits available.”
Everyone is welcome, whether you are looking for a job on the day, or exploring new career paths, visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet people who already have rewarding careers in care and health on the island. There will also be information about current vacancies and the opportunity for people to express their interest and/or have an initial interview on the day. Local employers showcasing their jobs and career opportunities include Isle of Wight Council and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust along with private and independent care and health organisations from across the Island. The DWP will also be at the event to provide support to individual job seekers including interview tips, CV guidance and job search support. More detail will be available in the coming weeks via www.iow.gov.uk/careers.
The Government and Council should encourage
families to look after their own loved ones.
Too many families find it easy to abandon their
parents when they need their help the most.
Very upsetting and disappointing.
You would be amazed how many persons who work
oops I mean shirk for the NHS who don’t even look
after their own family in difficult times.
You would think that these persons would know better.
That is why the island and country need carers to
do what they don’t want to do.
Until they start paying decent money, they’ll forever be holding job fares like this. Why do this job when you can get the same money in a shop, without the responsibility?
Families should look after their own loved ones,
they all rock up when there is an inheritance.
I am a self employed PA over the last couple of years the Council /organisations have been expecting more and more. Yesterday there was over 140 jobs advertised on the PA board .including one which was below the minimum wage. Alot of self employed PA are now choosing to work in the private sector exclusively .I also know 6 very experienced carers who have left the profession in the last couple of months .My advice to any YOUNG person who is thinking of becoming a carer -DO NOT . Bank Holidays work -weekends work -Christmas work- New Year work -Evenings Work -Intrusion on personal life with co-workers ect messaging you about covering for sickness -holidays..