The South West London Social Care Academy Hub is part of the Mayor’s Academy Programme covering the six London Boroughs of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth supporting local residents, especially those from underrepresented groups (BAME, Men, Young people (16-24), Older people (50+), Lone parents, People with caring responsibilities, Deaf and disabled) into good jobs in the social care sector by coordinating and facilitating key partners to work together to provide accessible and coordinated information and support.
SWL Social Care Workforce Development Lead – Sheryl Brand
Sheryl is responsible for leading the delivery of a programme of work across the six SWL boroughs to support boroughs and partners in aligning local, regional and national initiatives and policies on social care workforce development to maximise the impact for residents, workers and employers.
Sheryl leads the Social Care Academy Hub as part of the delivery of the SWL Social Care Workforce Strategy.
Senior Communications and Engagement Lead – Charlane Robinson
Charlane drives the development and delivery of impactful communications and engagement initiatives that promote jobs, careers, and training opportunities across the social care sector in South West London.
She shapes the strategic direction of the Academy Hub’s communications, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive, and resonates with diverse audiences. Charlane also collaborates with partners across the region to align messaging and maximise the reach and impact of shared goals.
SWL Social Care Academy Hub Co-ordinator – Sarah McCann
Sarah is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the Social Care Academy Hub. Engaging with a wide range of partners from across the six boroughs, social care sector, employment, education, skills and training providers, SWL NHS and London ADASS to work together to promote and ensure access to good jobs, training and career opportunities in the social care sector.
International Recruitment
The South London Partnership are working with Local Authorities in South West London to support and deliver programmes for social care international recruits and employers. Click here if you are a international recruit and click here if you are an employer.
If you would like more information and support around international recruitment initiatives happening in the local area, please contact internationalrecruitment@southlondonpartnership.co.uk
We recognise the diverse needs of our community and are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in employment, commissioning and service delivery.
We value diversity and believe it is essential to provide services which work well for all residents and staff. We are committed to working with all statutory partners, businesses and the voluntary sector to ensure the best possible outcomes for those who live in, work in and visit the boroughs of South West London.
The Social Care Academy Hub is part of the South London Partnership(SLP) and is working closely with colleagues within SLP in particular with the South London Careers hub with a focus on getting people into gainful employment within social care.
South London Careers Hub – www.careershub-south.london