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  • Upcoming workshops and courses from Skills for Care (Values Based approaches)

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    We have some upcoming courses and workshops that may be of interest to you. Please see below for information and bookings.

    Values Based Approaches - workshops funded by Oxfordshire CC – last chance to attend this year!

    To book click this link: https://events.skillsforcare.org.uk/vbr24oxfordcc

    Values Based Interviewing: 16th January 2024, 10-3.30pm

    Valuable conversations: 7th February 2024, 10-3.45pm

    These will all be virtual - on zoom. There are 2 workshops covering different aspects of Values Based Approaches to Recruitment and Retention and these are aimed at managers and others responsible for recruiting. You can choose to attend both workshops, or just 1. For Values based interviewing we suggest that it is best practice that at least 2 colleagues are trained in each organisation. So if you do not have colleagues who are already trained then you may decide to submit 2 applications for 2 staff. The workshops will cover the following. The approaches in values based interviewing can be used for all recruitment including overseas recruitment.


    Skills for care: Free recruitment workshop in the South East

    Our popular Safe & Fair recruitment workshops are back on the road! Are you an employer looking to expand your talent pool? Did you know there’s a wealth of potential talent who can often be looked over due to making mistakes in their past? This free, in-person workshop will help you understand your rights and responsibilities when handling criminal records. It will help you increase your knowledge and build confidence when dealing with criminal records, whilst breaking down barriers to employment and taking your safeguarding responsibilities seriously.

    Spaces are limited, book your place now: Wednesday 17 January 2024, 09:30 -16:30, Holiday Inn Gatwick North: https://bit.ly/SAFcrawley

    I'm a technophobe, get me out of here - taking the fear out of digital for social care managers – watch the recording now

    If you missed it - This Skills for Care webinar provided registered managers with support and practical information that can help get them started on their digital journey. Our aim is to help everyone embrace technology and plan their digital journey, one step at a time. We were joined by a panel of registered managers who discussed their experiences and shared their top tips. Digital, data and technology (skillsforcare.org.uk)

    Let’s Talk About Vaccines – free workshops

    The BOB ICB Personalised Care Training team have launched a free, interactive training session to build discussion skills around vaccine hesitancy. This training is useful for staff because:

    • Staff can get ready for winter by learning how to start conversations about the importance of flu, and other, vaccinations.
    • Talking about vaccinations will increase uptake, improve population health, and reduce demand for services.
    • Staff will build their confidence, skills and knowledge for having vaccination conversations, learning techniques and approaches to help people make informed choices.

    This training uses approaches from:

    • Making Every Contact Count (MECC)

    • Shared Decision Making

    • Motivational Interviewin

    Upcoming training dates:

    December

    Mon 4th Dec 23 0930 – 1200hrs

    Tue 12th Dec 23 0930 – 1200hrs

    Wed 13th Dec 23 0930 – 1200hrs

    Thu 14th Dec 23 1300 – 1530hrs

    Fri 15th Dec 23 0930 – 1200hrs

    January

    Wed 3rd Jan 24 0930 – 1200hrs

    Thu 4th Jan 24 1300 – 1530hrs

    Mon 8th Jan 24 0930 – 1200hrs

    Thu 11th Jan 24 1300 – 1530hrs

    Evening sessions

    Wed 6th Dec 23 1730 – 2000hrs

    To book your place email: bobicb.personalisedcaretraining@nhs.net

    Exclusive Skills for Care registered manager members webinar | Overview of audits for different service types

    Thursday 22 February 2024 | 14:00 – 15:00 | Zoom

    In partnership with Quality Compliance Systems (QCS), join us at our first-ever joint webinar, exclusively available for registered manager members.

    We will provide an overview of audits for different service types, how audits are used most effectively, and the range of support and practical advice available for social care providers from Skills for Care and QCS. You’ll also learn how effective auditing helps you demonstrate high-quality, safe, and person-centred care, good governance, and continuous improvement.

    With the roll-out of the CQC’s new Single Assessment Framework, audits will become more important for social care providers in demonstrating how they keep people who draw on care and support safe, develop a cycle of continuous improvement, and have good governance in place in their service.

    This is an exclusive webinar for registered manager members only.

    Register here - https://sfca.re/3SWwsFB

    If you are not a registered manager member and would like to join, please visit here - https://sfca.re/3GfMyTj

  • Workforce: Values Based Approaches

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    Values Based Approaches workshops - funded by Oxfordshire CC

    Don't miss the last chance to attend this year!

    To book click this link: https://events.skillsforcare.org.uk/vbr24oxfordcc

    • Values Based Interviewing: 16th January 2024, 10-3.30pm
    • Valuable conversations: 7th February 2024, 10-3.45pm

    The workshops will all be virtual - on zoom.

    There are 2 workshops covering different aspects of Values Based Approaches to Recruitment and Retention and these are aimed at managers and others responsible for recruiting. You can choose to attend both workshops, or just 1.

    For Values based interviewing we suggest that it is best practice that at least 2 colleagues are trained in each organisation. So if you do not have colleagues who are already trained then you may decide to submit 2 applications for 2 staff.

    The workshops will cover the following. The approaches in values based interviewing can be used for all recruitment including overseas recruitment.


  • Workforce: Skills for Care Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) Demo

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    Skills for Care: Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) demo & Workforce Development Funding information session - your questions answered!

    Wednesday 10th January 3-4pm on MS Teams

    The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) helps providers to manage their workforce data and provides crucial intelligence to key decision makers such as Government, DHSC, CQC and local authorities. It also gives employers access to safe and free management of staff and training records and the ability to benchmark your workplace against similar providers.

    The Workforce Development Fund supports the provision of high-quality care and the continuing professional development (CPD) of staff across the adult social care sector by providing a contribution towards the costs of vocational learning. The fund allows you to claim back money towards the costs of paid staff completing a broad range of adult social care qualifications, learning programmes and digital learning modules.

    If you are interested to know more about ASC-WDS, are planning to update your account, haven’t looked at it for a while or want to claim Workforce Development Funding and meet the eligibility criteria this is the session for you! Come along to have a live guided tour and hear all about the many benefits and ask any questions. The session will be hosted by Rachel Reid, Marianne Davis Skills for Care locality Managers in Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and Liz Bailey Workforce Development Funding local lead.

    This is a local session for providers across the Berks, Ox, Bucks and Surrey area.

    To book your place please email: rachel.reid@skillsforcare.org.uk

  • Workforce News: Priority Driving Test information

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    Following the queries raised at our round table in September. please find below the latest advice received in relation to booking priority test slots for mobile emergency workers.

    Booking DVSA tests for mobile emergency workers

    The government published roadmap sets out that driving tests and theory tests in England will restart (as part of step 2) no earlier than 12 April 2021. During this period, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will continue to offer their services for mobile emergency workers only.

    The following information can be downloaded here to be shared as appropriate.

    This service is only available in England and Wales. Applications must come from an employer and should be coordinated through a single point of contact within the organisation. We will not accept applications from the individuals who require the test.

    To be eligible for this service the individual must:

    • respond to ‘threats to life’ as part of their role

    • need to drive as part of their role (this does not include commuting)

    • be ready to take their test before 12 April 2021.

    Arranging a practical driving test

    Your employee must already have practical test booking on the DVSA service before you can apply for them to have a mobile emergency worker test.

    To apply for a mobile emergency service driving test for your employee, email us at MEWApp@dvsa.gov.uk using your organisation’s email. Please do not share the email address with your employee as this is a restricted service.

    Your email will need to include:

    • employee’s name

    • employee’s job role

    • employee’s driving licence number

    • the type of test they require

    • driving test booking reference number

    • current driving test date

    • the reason why the individual requires the licence to carry out the duties of their role. This should not include commuting to work.

    • which driving test centres they would prefer to take the test from

    • any dates when the candidate is unavailable

    Arranging a theory test

    To apply for a mobile emergency service theory test for your employee, email us at MEWtheorytest@dvsa.gov.uk using your organisation’s email. Please do not share the email address with your employee as this is a restricted service.

    Your email will need to include:

    • the number of tests required

    • the type (category)of test required

    • the reason why your employee requires the licence to carry out the duties of their role (this should not include commuting to work