care Professional judgement Act in person’s best interests Act according to policy and procedure of employer Working to policy and financial constraints 68 Working with an advocate • Does involving an advocate
Get in touch. In addition, Drink Wise, Age Well actively campaigns in the community and with employers to educate and prevent alcohol issues. They also run a variety of social opportunities for over
patronising, speaking clearly and not too quickly, being willing to go ‘off-script’, with systems that employ good sound quality. • Complex situations – We see cases where people are overwhelmed by complex disputes
seriously about retiring. Phil, 65, knew he had to check his finances carefully before talking to his employer about a retirement date. ‘I love my job – I’ve been there nearly 30 years – but recently the commute
next UK Government to: • Enforce existing age discrimination law and provide guidance to ensure employers treat older workers fairly • Take steps to tackle ageism in the labour market • Improve the Windrush
Independent Safeguarding Service) Government service that carries out criminal records checks for employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Tel: 0300 0200 190 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
when to tell and whom people choose to know about their identity – friends, family, neighbours, employers or work colleagues for example. Some people decide never to tell some family members, or even some ... workplace. Being a progressive and sensitive service provider is also a step towards being a good employer. The developing legal framework Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people now enjoy greater recognition
human rights. Ruth Rose Policy Sounding Board volunteer I’m #ProudtobeAgeUK because Age UK is a good employer for older people. I enjoy working here, the people are friendly and the organisation looks after
wishes of the individual as a result of their role, their legal responsibilities or the role of their employer , but used appropriately, advocacy can help to avoid the need to use formal complaint procedures
trials but recruiters’ concerns about the increased time and resources to translate materials or employ interpreters leads them to choose people they perceive to be fluent in English and of a similar social ... Stevens, M., People in places: a qualitative exploration of recruitment agencies' perspectives on the employment of international social workers in the UK. British Journal of Social Work, 2010. 40(3): p. 1000-1016