South Staffordshire Council

Summary of Submission

Developing a workforce connected to and meeting the current and future needs of our communities is really important as we continue to work through challenging times. Recruiting and retaining the right staff has never been more challenging particularly for Revs & Bens.
Introducing new ways of working along with providing apprenticeship opportunities has helped the service attract and retain a talented workforce.
Our Workforce Development Strategy sets out how we develop staff skills ensuring everyone has the right tools to deliver quality services and support career development.
The council’s Future Talent Programme, ASPIRE, is a personal development programme focussing on helping you be your best self at work. It develops knowledge, skills, and confidence providing a stepping-stone to the next stage of career progression. 
The outstanding achievements in delivering impactful training and development has resulted in improved customer experience, a skilled and motivated workforce and improving performance/quality.