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Celebrating Success Awards in Adult Social Care Our ASCH department are in their 5th year of ‘Celebrating Success Awards’ and are again using their cultural priorities as the awards categories: • Owning and Driving Performance • Strengths-Based Approach • Engagement • Empowered Learning • Nurturing Potential • Outcomes and Performance. The categories are open to all of its colleagues and teams across the department and we always encourage as many nominations as possible, following on from a great response last year.
Praise for children’s services The recent Ofsted Inspection of Nottinghamshire Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS) report has been published today and the outcomes are: • The impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families is outstanding • The experiences and progress of children who need help and protection is good • The experiences and progress of children in care is good • The experiences and progress of care leavers is good • Overall effectiveness is good This is the best Ofsted report that Nottinghamshire County Council has received in, at least, the past 20 years. This outcome is better than any of our very nearest statistical neighbours (local authorities that are most similar to us), i.e Derbyshire, Lancashire and Staffordshire. The report is clear that while we remain Good that our practice has significantly improved since 2019.
Wellbeing Webinars We offer Mental Health and Wellbeing webinars to our employees. Previous webinars have focused on building resilience, managing burnout, embracing change, fostering meaningful conversation, or committing to lifelong learning. Our latest session will equip employees with the mental strategies necessary to excel in today's dynamic environment. Through the ‘Mind Fit’ model, they will learn how to: • Recover well from setbacks by building and sustaining resilience • Cultivate a growth mindset through curiosity and continuous learning • Adapt well to rapid change by being flexible and resourceful • Unleash fresh thinking and use creativity to solve problems • Practise kindness and seek out ways to make a positive difference • Be fit for the future and ready for anything! This particular webinar is an opportunity to nurture a mindset that embraces growth, resilience, and adaptability.
Stress Awareness Month As we welcome stress awareness month this April, we are sharing resources, guides, toolkits and tips with our employees to boost their mental wellbeing. This year’s theme ‘Little by little’, championed by the Stress Management Society, highlights the value of manageable, daily actions that collectively make a significant difference. Their diverse range of resources, from stress management guides to interactive workshops, are designed to support and inspire our journey towards a better mental health. Mental Health UK advocates for a blend of creativity, outdoor activities, exercise, and mindfulness to combat stress. And the NHS offers advice on identifying stress and tips for managing it, with resources such as self-help Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. They also provide a ‘Mind Plan’ which tailors suggestions to individuals needs on a quick questionnaire. We are encouraging our staff to utilise these resources to foster a culture of support and resilience, encouraging every individual to take meaningful steps towards managing stress one small change at a time.
New year, new training for Nottinghamshire County Council employees! We have a wide range of online courses to help our employees on their learning journey to motivate, inspire and enhance their professional and personal talents and capabilities. Courses range from to how to navigate challenging conversations, Employee Performance Reviews and one to one’s to team building, creative and innovative problem solving and planning ahead for retirement. For managers and those thinking about a career in management we have a future in management, new to management, effective team management, remote team leadership and many more.
Learning Mentors Did you know, we have Learning Mentors at Nottinghamshire County Council. We recruit motivated people who are willing to commit to supporting others on their learning journey with the Council and have a passion for supporting others to achieve their aspirations. The Council currently offers a range of opportunities for staff to develop their careers, apprenticeships for people to gain new skills, and a variety of work experience, work placement and internships programmes. The role of the learning mentor is crucial to support these individuals to get the most out of their experience.
Brand new employee benefits system We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new employee benefit platform. From November employees will have access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner Vivup. A huge range of offers and discounts across the UK’s major retailers are available to help them make savings on their living costs.
Management and Personal Development Courses Nottinghamshire County Council offer a wide range of online courses to help staff on their learning journey, to inspire, motivate and advance their personal talents and capability. Whether they're thinking about a career in management, all the way through to top-level management training and development - or if they simply want to build their emotional intelligence or assertiveness and confidence at work, we have it all covered. Courses include: • Managing Pressure and conflicting demands • Effective leadership • Leading and Managing Change • Creative and Innovative Problem Solving
Workforce Profile Report and Gender Pay Gap Report 2023 Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into the delivery of its services and the employment of its workforce. We all have a duty to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty and the Equality Act 2010. The workforce profile information and Gender pay gap data forms part of that. Our profile data demonstrates a workforce which is diverse and representative of the vibrant community of Nottinghamshire and we continue to recruit individuals from a range of protected characteristics. We are pleased our data shows our applicants pass through our recruitment processes proportionally and fairly. Our Gender Pay Gap report demonstrates we are moving in the right direction and continue to reduce our pay gap for a 6th year in a row. Since work began, we have reduced the mean gap by almost 50% and the median gap by 65%.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We have updated our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) information for staff, enabling them to find detail about the work Nottinghamshire County Council are doing to ensure there is equality in the delivery of services and in the employment of our workforce. Amongst other things, the new-look page includes a topic about staff networks, allyship schemes and equality groups – which are packed with information about how to join groups and schemes. There is also detail about our commitment to disability equality, LGBTQ+ equality and to race equality, as well as our accreditations and pledges. To find out more about our commitment to equality at NCC click the link below.
