Signature Prime
The challenges that exist in the care sector are well known, recruitment and retention post pandemic, being one of them.
In discussion with Sarah Hannon of Signature Dining, Julie Hopkins of Ownacarehome ((OACH) discovers how Signature Dining, the Care Home contract catering specialists, are meeting the recruitment challenge enhancing their inclusive and diverse service.
OACH: How are you meeting the employee growth requirements of Signature Dining’s contract catering service for care homes in the UK?
Signature Dining: As part of the contract catering service for care home owners we pride ourselves on offering service continuity, and part of that is to provide a multi-generational workforce fully committed to the ethos of the business model.
OACH: What is your inclusive and diverse employee offering?
Signature Dining: Signature Dining are absolutely committed to building diverse contract catering teams and encourage applications from people of all ages.
OACH: There is huge interest at the moment with people interested in second or more careers. How are you accessing this new surge of interest?
Signature Dining: As part of the multi-generational workforce drive we are actively encouraging team members who are in the PRIME of their life and still in their ‘twilight career years’ with so much to offer, who can bring valuable work skills and life experiences to our teams. This is in addition to all other age groups.
OACH: How are you addressing the requirements of a mutli-generational workforce who often have increased demands on their time?
Signature Dining: We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce have many demands on their lives which can include looking after family members across the ages. In return we offer flexible working patterns, competitive salaries and roles that support a healthy work life balance.
OACH: What career development opportunities do you provide within your care home contract catering business?
Signature Dining: We encourage all our employees to take up further training if they would like to and this includes our Seniors Apprenticeship Scheme via Signature Prime.
For more information on career and training opportunities visit Signature Dining Talent Development
or call Sarah Hannon on 07738 981860 www.signature-dining.com
