People urged to apply for critical social care vacancies across Doncaster

An organisation has been set up in order to fill critical social care vacancies across Doncaster and people are being urged to apply.
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Doncaster Social Care Academy, set up by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC), has set up the organisation to help get people quickly into a range of temporary roles such as carers through to supportive roles such as cleaners and cooks.

The academy will aim to quickly match the skills and experience of candidates with the jobs available.

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It is expected that there will be a variety of temporary full time and part-time roles that need filling in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus crisis.

People will be matched to roles that suit their skills and interests through a discussion on the phone. Full training will be given, predominantly online, and support will be provided throughout.

Coun Rachael Blake, cabinet member for adult social care at DMBC, said care teams were managing well so far, but said the situation was expected to get tougher with people falling ill and having to self isolate.

She continued by saying that a lot of people were out of work and the roles could provide a ‘great opportunity’.

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“We need more social care heroes to join our fantastic teams based across the borough who are making a daily difference to the lives of our vulnerable residents. We realise it is a difficult and uncertain time for everyone right now - your support will have a huge impact in helping our most vulnerable people and their families over the coming weeks,” Coun Blake said.

“Adult social care roles are tremendously rewarding, no one day is the same and I am confident that there many people in our communities who will have what it takes so if that’s you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the academy. Also, do remember we are not just recruiting for carers, we also need people to help keep the sector running and these jobs are vital too.”

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