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KICA is the Kent Integrated Care Alliance – and is formed as an independent body to support Local Care Providers in Kent

Private Healthcare Association supporting SME care providers

07/11/2025

🌟 Exciting updates in the latest International Recruitment Project Bulletin! 🌍

✅ **Displaced Worker Recruitment Scheme:** We’re thrilled to announce a funding boost of £6,000 per displaced worker. There’s still time to benefit with applications open until March 2026. Don't miss out!

📞 **Legal Helpline Now Open:** Get your free 30-minute consultation with Lester Aldridge Solicitors.

🖥️ **Join Our Free International Recruitment Webinar** on Wednesday, November 12th, from 10:00 - 11:30 am.

📊 In the latest reports from the Work Rights Centre.

📅 Keep informed and join the conversation.

Read it here 👇
https://sesca.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/37th-Bulletin-6th-Oct-25-FINAL.pdf

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06/11/2025

📢 Fair pay agreements in adult social care
The Government consultation launched on 30 September. It outlines who and what falls within the scope of negotiations and how the process will work.

Our, Sponsor, Citation Ltd latest article breaks down everything care providers need to know to stay informed and prepared.

💻 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4jayh8k9

05/11/2025

Meet our newest sponsor: Beam

Beam | AI-Powered Tools for Social Care
Beam is a social enterprise using AI to free up frontline time in care and social work.

Our suite of tools (including Magic Notes & Magic Reports) helps care professionals instantly generate high-quality, CQC & Ofsted compliant notes and reports, saving thousands of hours every week.

Trusted by 100s of local authorities and care providers, our solutions are built with and for care teams with a focus on data protection, ease of use, and real-world impact.

Learn more 👇

Omsan Mohamed
Partnerships Lead
osman@beam.org

04/11/2025

Department of Health and Social Care recruitment campaign – Make care your career – is live!

How you can help
We would really appreciate your help in making sure the campaign is as successful as possible. Here are three ways you could support the campaign between now and March 2026:

-Encourage the sector to upload their job vacancies to Find a Job to maximise exposure of available roles during the campaign.
-Cascade campaign assets to help to promote the campaign.
Share our social media posts across your channels on Facebook and Instagram.

Take a look at the website and resources here 👇
https://www.adultsocialcare.co.uk/recruit.aspx

03/11/2025

📅 Join us on Thursday, 13 November 2025, for an essential session on the mandatory training requirement regarding learning disabilities and autism. 🧩

🕒 Time: 14:30 – 16:00
🌐 Location: Zoom
Book here 👉 https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Events/September/Overview-of-the-mandatory-training-requirement-on-learning-disability-and-autism.aspx

Don’t miss out on valuable insights about the Code of Practice that can enhance your understanding and support for those with learning disabilities and autism. Together, let's foster a more inclusive community!

01/11/2025

Grow Your Care Team with Ease. Use Kent and Medway's No-Cost Jobs Board.
Join us on the Kent Care Professionals Jobs Board, the ultimate FREE resource for adult social care providers. 🌐 Find your perfect candidates effortlessly.
To access this invaluable resource and start advertising your current job openings, simply reach out to Molly at recruitment@kica.care today.

31/10/2025

📢 SSP is changing – are you ready for April 2026?

Major updates to Statutory Sick Pay are on the way, and every employer needs to prepare.

Our Sponsor, Citation Ltd, has created a FREE guide to help you:

✅ Understand what’s changing and when

✅ Review your absence and pay policies

✅ Stay compliant and avoid costly errors

✅ Prepare your HR and payroll teams for 2026

👉 Download your guide today: https://tinyurl.com/m6pemtpf

28/10/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Join us for our fifth Annual National Event for Nominated Individuals on Thursday, 27 November 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care will be joining us for this insightful event.

🗓️ Date: 27 November 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:30
💻 Location: Zoom
Book here 👉 https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Events/November/Nominated-Individuals-National-Event.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews&utm_term=events&utm_content=nominated_individuals_annual_event

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share! Save the date!

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27/10/2025

🌸 Menopause at Work: What you need to know

Many employees face challenges at work during menopause, but support doesn’t have to be complicated. Our Sponsor, Citation Ltd has created a FREE guide to help you:

✅ Understand how menopause affects staff

✅ Implement practical support and policies

✅ Create an inclusive workplace culture

✅ Take actionable steps to protect wellbeing and productivity

👉 Download your guide today: https://tinyurl.com/457c7c7d

24/10/2025

Christie & Co have launched their sentiment survey for their annual Business Outlook report coming in January 2026. Please take the survey which will be shared in January. 👇
https://christieco.wufoo.com/forms/business-outlook-sentiment-survey-2026/

22/10/2025

Download the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England report here 👇
https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Adult-Social-Care-Workforce-Data/workforceintelligence/Reports-and-visualisations/National-information/The-State-of-report-embargoed.aspx

Address

KiCA PO Box 1405
Strood
ME149YN

Telephone

+441622801466

Website

http://www.kica.care/

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