Events and networks

Help us develop a digital 'what good looks like' self-assessment for organisations in adult social care

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Register your interest to join one of our three user groups Skills for Care is working in partnership with the Digital Care Hub, Partners for Care and Health and Oxford Brookes to develop two digital self-assessment tools for adult social care, to support people in identifying what learning, training and resources they need when using technology in the delivery of care. These initiatives are part of a wider programme of work funded by NHS Transformation Directorate (NHSTD) and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We are developing an online tool for social care organisations to assess and implement 'what good looks like' guidance for digital in social care. The tool will support each organisation in their digital development journey focusing on achievements, areas for improvement, baselines and targets, and making the case for change and progressing forward.  We would like to co-produce this tool with employers and stakeholders across the adult social care sector, to ensure they reflect the insights, perspectives and priorities of people working in care. Opportunity to get involved - join one of our three user groups We are holding a series of interactive user groups in October and November (taking place on Zoom) for people to come together and help review and develop our self-assessments, so they meet the needs of people within the sector in delivering care.  Each group will be focusing on developing parts of the self assessment: You can register your interest in joining one of these user groups via the 'register' link on this page. Please note that you can only join one of the three user groups but can give a preference if you express interest for more than one group. User group 1  Ensure smart foundations Safe practice Session 1: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Thursday 14 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 User group 2  Support people Empower citizens Well led Session 1: Thursday 10 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Thursday 31 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Thursday 21 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 User group 3  Improve care Healthy populations Session 1: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Tuesday 5 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00

Help us develop a digital skills framework self-assessment for people working in adult social care.

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Register your interest to join one of our three user groups Skills for Care is working in partnership with the Digital Care Hub, Partners for Care and Health and Oxford Brookes to develop two digital self-assessment tools for adult social care, to support people in identifying what learning, training and resources they need when using technology in the delivery of care. These initiatives are part of a wider programme of work funded by the NHS Transformation Directorate (NHSTD) and Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). We're developing a self-assessment for the  Digital Skills Framework where people working in social care can self-assess their digital knowledge and skills against the framework, and identify what areas of learning and skills they could further develop in their roles and in the delivery of care. We would like to co-produce this tool with employers and stakeholders across the adult social care sector, to ensure they reflect the insights, perspectives and priorities of people working in care. Opportunity to get involved - join one of our three user groups We are holding a series of interactive user groups in October and November (taking place on Zoom) for people to come together and help review and develop our self-assessments, so they meet the needs of people within the sector in delivering care.  Each group will be focusing on developing parts of the self assessment: You can register your interest in joining one of these user groups via the 'register' link on this page. Please note that you can only join one of the three user groups but can give a preference if you register your interest for more than one group. User group 1  Theme 1 - Using technology to support person-centred care Theme 2 - Technical skills in using technology Theme 3 - Communicating through technology Session 1: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Thursday 14 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 User group 2  Theme 4 - Using and managing data Theme 5 - Being safe and secure online Session 1: Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Thursday 31 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Thursday 21 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 User group 3  Theme 6 - Ethical use of technology Theme 7 - Digital learning, development and wellbeing Session 1: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Tuesday 5 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 

Registered managers mentoring programme

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Mentoring is a partnership between two people and is about developing opportunities as well as solving problems. Being trained as a mentor gives you the opportunity to mentor others, whilst learning new skills, developing greater self-awareness and reflecting on your practice. This programme is intended to provide you with a better understanding of the structure of the mentoring process and of the intellectual design behind mentoring. The programme will include: What mentoring is and the benefits of mentoring Mentoring core skills The mentoring relationship Tools for the mentoring conversation Action planning and reflection The programme is FREE and exclusively for registered manager members of Skills for Care. You will need your membership number when you register; you can find this on the certificate you would have received as a new member, or on your membership home page (click here). If you cannot find this or you think you do not have access to it please email membership@skillsforcare.org.uk. This programme will be run on Zoom.

Virtual peer learning event for commissioners

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This is an interactive virtual event for commissioners, where you can work in small groups with other commissioners from across England. The focus of the event is on the link between housing and commissioning, which could be in relation to practical tools or housing options, through to building effective relationships and making links between housing and commissioning strategy.

Midlands Nominated Individual network meeting

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The network is chaired by Ed Brown who is a Nominated Individual and Head of Adult Care Compliance and Development at Father Hudson's Care. The network was launched in the West Midlands in July 2019. It has been running as an active WhatsApp group since April 2020. The network offers support for nominated individuals including: Understanding the remit of their role and meeting its requirements. Opportunity to share challenges facing care sector organisations. Finding co-designed solutions to address challenges. Networking with executive/senior level colleagues from across the Midlands.  Feedback into Skills for Care’s Board and Department of Health and Social Care on key issues.

Greater Manchester Deputy manager network

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Are you a deputy, assistant manager, team leader or aspiring manager looking to connect with your peers to share experiences and learn collaboratively? If the answer is yes, the Greater Manchester deputy network led by Carol and Jez is a great network for you! The Greater Manchester forum provides a safe and supportive space for professionals in the field to come together and engage in meaningful discussions about their experiences, challenges and potential solutions. You'll have the opportunity to learn from others and grow your career through this exciting and educational community. If you would like to join us for insightful discussions, Carol and Jez look forward to seeing you there!

North West CEO and Commissioners Roundtable - Collaborative approaches to workforce innovation

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This Roundtable is one of a series of high level discussions providing the opportunity for owners, chief executives and managing directors of provider organisations to meet with commissioners of adult social care working in the North West. The network provides a forum to discuss strategic issues relating to the social care market, and the implications of these for providers and their workforce.  The face-to-face event will provide an opportunity for sector leaders to explore the conditions needed to support collaborative approaches to workforce innovation and shine a spotlight on examples of this happening in our region. Our solution focused discussions hope to bring together providers and commissioners to look at how we can collaborate to design and implement workforce innovation in adult social care.   At this event we will also be joined by NW ADASS to explore the future direction of social care under a new government, and we will look at how the new Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care can inform and influence the debate. 

London and South East Deputy manager network

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We hope you will join us to look at how the sector is embracing new technology and using systems to support more efficient ways of working. We will look at what is new, what is being funded from the government and how to support your staff to enhance their learning and skills. We will be welcoming a Registered Manager to talk about how they’ve adopted digital technology and we want to know your stories about how digital has helped you.

Commissioner masterclass: Measuring the impact of prevention activity

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In this virtual masterclass, applied academics from the UK Improving Adult Care Together Centre will share insights from national research and local case studies on how taking a preventative approach in social care can be addressed in practice by commissioners.

Successful workforce planning seminar - How to create an effective workforce plan for your service

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An interactive seminar for services who want to use proven workforce planning approaches and resources to support service improvement now - and plan for the future today. This full day facilitated session will help you assess where you are now with workforce planning and will give you the tools you need to develop an effective staff plan for your service.