Accolades 2011/12 categories
- Best employer of under 250 staff
This category invites nominations of employers who can demonstrate a planned and effective approach to developing a capable, confident and skilled workforce. They should champion a personalised approach to social care services.
- Best employer of over 250 staff
This category invites nominations of employers who can demonstrate a planned and effective approach to developing a capable, confident and skilled workforce. They should champion a personalised approach to social care services.
- Best individual employer who employs their own staff
This category invites nominations from individuals, groups or families who employ their own personal assistants (PA's), support staff or carers.
- Best provider of learning and development
This category invites nominations from learning and development providers who can demonstrate that they provide learning opportunities that meet the needs of the business and the diverse needs of learners. They should champion a personalised approach to social care services.
- Best employer support for social care Apprenticeships
This category invites nominations from employers who can demonstrate their investment in apprentices and the positive impact this has had on their business.
- Best employer support for newly qualified social workers
This category invites nominations of adult social care employers who can demonstrate effective support for new social workers.
- Best recruitment initiatives
This category invites nominations from those who have established an effective recruitment initiative that encourages new and returning people into the workforce.
- Most effective new approach to service delivery
This category invites nominations from providers who have developed new and innovative ways to develop their workforce to meet the changing needs of people who use services.
