Human Resource Consultancy

Our Human Resource Consultancy Division can provide extensive experience and a proven track record of diagnosis, design and implementation of needs based human resource solutions that improve organisational effectiveness and bottom line performance.

A selection of recent and current projects undertaken include the following:-


SEWIC Social Care Contingency Recruitment Project

Daniels Smalley Partnership has been working on behalf of the ADSS to provide consultancy support in the development of a local authority led initiative for the recruitment of contingency social workers.

This follows the endorsement of the recommendations in “Social Work in Wales: A Profession to Value”, ADSS agreed to make a Making the Connections funding bid to take forward recommendation 15.

The aim is to drive down the cost, but also improve the quality and supply of contingency workers. The intention is that the model can be used for any section of workforce, but in the first instance focuses upon ‘posts requiring a social work qualification’.

Daniels Smalley Partnership are funded by Making the Connections to undertake research with temporary and permanent staff and, together with an operational steering group, to offer professional and business advice including immediate improvements to existing practice in order to improve supply and spend on contingency recruitment.

Participating Authorities are:-

Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Monmouthshire
Newport
Torfaen
Merthyr
Vale of Glamorgan

The steering group comprises members from Value Wales, corporate procurement, finance and human resources, as well as social services officers.

For the latest information please contact David Smalley on 02920 504 109 or visit the Social Services Improvement Agency website www.ssiacymru.org.uk


Tailored and Customised Learning Solutions

Our Purple Hat training arm continues to provide a wide range of innovative and inspirational solutions for organisations within local government, the Health Service and the private sector.

We recognise that effective management development is critical for all organisations who want to attract and retain key staff to achieve a competitive advantage.

Consider for a moment:-

How do you identify, nurture and develop star performers?
How can you develop and exploit the potential of your managerial team?

We offer a series of inspirational and bespoke management training and development courses including :

Neuro Linguistic Programming
Managing Relationships & Conflict
Developing Personal Effectiveness
Confidence Building
Conducting Performance Reviews
Communication Skills
Assertiveness Skills
Achieving Work- Life Balance
Time Management
Team Leadership Training
Team Building
Stress Management
Premier Presentation Skills
Powerful People Skills
Effective Interviewing Skills


For further information please contact any member of our team on 02920 504 109



Professional CV and Covering Letter Writing - South Wales Only

Our service is tailored to meet your individual needs and is especially suitable for middle, senior managers and board level executives.

We have over 20 years experience of undertaking professional recruitment within the south Wales marketplace and so you can be assured that the feedback you receive will be relevant and the documentation prepared for you will be of a high standard as an interview-winning CV.

During our initial face to face consultation with you, which usually takes about one and a half hours at a mutually convenient location, we will thoroughly probe your career objectives, skills, career history, experience, achievements and recent qualifications.

Talking with you in detail ensures that we build up a complete picture of you and your requirements and enables us to write a far more persuasive CV that will clearly highlight your skills and strengths.

For further information, please contact us on 02920 504109 or email recruitment@danielssmalley.co.uk

Disclaimer: - Please note that our professional services relating to CV preparation and covering letter writing are offered on a commercial basis. To clarify, they are not a condition of or a requirement in order to register your details with Daniels Smalley Partnership.


Job Interview Skills – One to One Coaching – South Wales Only

Our service is tailored to meet your individual needs and is especially suitable for middle, senior managers and board level executives.

During our face to face coaching session with you, which usually takes about two and a half hours at a mutually convenient location, we will aim to transforming your interview performance.

Typical areas that we can help you with are as follows:-

Making a strong first impression
Controlling your interview nerves
Conveying more enthusiasm in your voice
Getting your ideas across succinctly
Getting your body language right
How to use eye contact effectively
Answering difficult questions convincingly
Presenting confidently for both prepared and ad-hoc presentations
How to be better prepared for likely questions
Knowing how to deal with the unexpected
Selling yourself successfully

For further information, please contact us on 02920 504109 or email recruitment@danielssmalley.co.uk

Disclaimer: - Please note that our professional services relating to one to one coaching for interview skills are offered on a commercial basis. To clarify, they are not a condition of or a requirement in order to register your details with Daniels Smalley Partnership.