Engage Care Talent
Engage Care Talent
Podcast Description
Welcome to the podcast that tackles the care talent crisis one conversation at a time.
Listen to leaders, managers and specialists about how to attract and retain care talent.
There simply isn't enough care talent to serve the health of the nation.
Finding the best ways to attract and engage care talent is a big part of the solution. The answers come from all levels and corners of the care sector.
That's what Engage Care Talent is all about.
We're a podcast that brings the very best opinions, stories and advice to leaders, managers and specialists.
We share opinions and experiences
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes related to health and social care talent acquisition, including economic impacts on recruitment, successful team management, and strategies for improving employee retention. Specific episodes cover topics like the Government's NHS funding plans, evidence-based strategies for keeping employees engaged, and insights from experienced recruitment professionals on building effective resourcing teams.
Welcome to the podcast that tackles the care talent crisis one conversation at a time.
Listen to leaders, managers and specialists about how to attract and retain care talent.
There simply isn’t enough care talent to serve the health of the nation.
Finding the best ways to attract and engage care talent is a big part of the solution. The answers come from all levels and corners of the care sector.
That’s what Engage Care Talent is all about.
We’re a podcast that brings the very best opinions, stories and advice to leaders, managers and specialists.
We share opinions and experiences
In this episode of Engage Care Talent, hosts Chris Le'cand-Harwood and Rowan Marriott sit down with Roy Imeson – RNIB's Visibly Better Employer | Employment Advisor – to discuss one of the UK's most overlooked talent pools – blind and partially sighted workers.
Key Topics Covered:
🔍 The shocking reality: 3 out of 4 people with sight loss are unemployed
💼 11,000 skilled workers actively seeking employment across the UK
🚀 How inclusive recruitment can unlock exceptional problem-solvers for your organisation
🐕 The unexpected benefits of hiring visually impaired employees (hello, office guide dogs!)
📋 Simple changes to job descriptions that could transform your talent pipeline
🏢 The Visibly Better Employer Standard – a quality mark revolutionising inclusive recruitment
What You'll Learn:
– Why common job requirements (like ”must have full driver's license”) unnecessarily exclude talented candidates
– How visually impaired workers often make the best employees due to their adaptability and problem-solving skills
– Practical steps organisations can take to create truly inclusive workplaces
– The reality of what jobs can and cannot be done by blind or partially sighted people
Exciting Announcement: Workshop 21st January 2026
We're not just talking about this – we're doing something.
This conversation didn't just make for a great podcast episode. It sparked action.
AudienceLink, Rowan's business, is partnering with Roy to host an exclusive workshop on January 21st, 2026, at the Grimaldi Building in King's Cross, London.
Why AudienceLink? Because Rowan's day job is finding the right people for the right jobs. He spends his time identifying hidden talent pools and connecting organisations with candidates they didn't know existed.
When he discovered that 11,000 skilled, motivated workers were sitting unemployed -simply because organisations don't know how to reach them – he knew AudienceLink had to be part of the solution.
Contact Rowan if you want to attend, or know someone who this is perfect for.
Connect Rowan and Roy:
Rowan Marriott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowan-marriott-7791068/
Roy Imeson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royimeson/If this conversation changes how you think about inclusive recruitment, please like, subscribe, and share with your network.
Together, we can make meaningful change for thousands of skilled workers who are ready to contribute.
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