Training available at the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of delivering effective supervisions. The course will develop your knowledge to support you with delivering  meaningful supervisions. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Supporting people to look how they want. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices. This Lite-bite course introduces the essential aspects of respecting and facilitating personal choices regarding appearance in adult social care. It emphasises the importance of honouring individual preferences, whether it involves a specific hairstyle, choice of clothing, or wearing makeup, to boost self-confidence and sense of identity. The course also highlights the significance of promoting dignity and self-respect, which are crucial for mental and emotional health. Participants will explore practical ways to offer this support respectfully, sensitively, and tailored to each person's unique needs and preferences. Read more

Apprenticeships are a vital pathway for individuals seeking to develop their career and skills. These programs offer a unique combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge, equipping apprentices with the skills and competencies needed to excel in various roles. Apprentices spend a significant portion of their time working alongside experienced staff, this hands-on approach allows them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios Upon completion of an apprenticeship, individuals are well-positioned to pursue further qualifications and career advancement. Many apprentices continue their education through higher-level apprenticeships.   Lead Practitioner in Adult Care   Lead practitioner in adult care (level 4)   The Lead Practitioner apprenticeship is an ideal qualification for someone looking to progress onto a management role. Someone in this role will typically already lead a small team and will be looking to move onto a management role that requires additional skills. Local Partners Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Higher Apprenticeship (NSCG)   Leader in Adult Care   Leader in adult care (level 5)   Leadership roles in a care setting can include Deputy Managers and Managers, but can also include other management roles in larger care settings. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone in a leadership or looking to step into a leadership role. Local Partners Lead in Adult Care Higher Apprenticeship (NSCG)   What to do next Speak with your line manager or supervisor about your interest in your chosen apprenticeship. You will need to agree which institution will provide your apprenticeship, local Colleges and Universities deliver apprenticeship courses but other options can be identified through the Government apprenticeship training courses page. There is often financial support available to support an apprenticeship, contact [email protected] for a discussion on what levy funding is available. Read more

Welcome to this module focused on leading person-centred care Everything you do as a leader and manager in adult social care must facilitate, promote and embed person-centred approaches to care and support and enhance the lives of the people accessing your service. Person-centredness should underpin everything you and your team do, ensuring that individuals’ are able to live meaningful, fulfilled and productive lives, being seen and treated as complete individuals, engaged with their loved ones and within their communities. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of the skills you need to ensure you lead truly person-centred services. The module is aligned to Standard 6 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Leading person-centred practice Positive risk Relationships Equality, diversity and inclusion 100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

Welcome to this module focused on leading and managing in adult social care The responsibilities of leaders and managers in adult social care can not be underestimated. You need a range of skills, knowledge and qualities to be successful, and you need the ability to draw off these at different times in different situations. You also need to keep an eye on what is happening locally and nationally that will affect your service, and be able to respond, adapt and evolve. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of those abilities and plan your next steps to leading and managing good and outstanding adult social care services. The module is aligned to Standard 1 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Leadership and management Leading a vision The adult social care marketplace Integrated approach to care 100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS Read more

Welcome to this module focused on learning & innovating. 100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Visit Skills for Care website to learn more: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Funding/Learning-and-development-funding-for-adult-social-care.aspx?utm_source=LMS&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=StokeStaffsLMS&utm_content=LDSS It’s important to continually respond to and learn from what is going well, and what isn’t going so well. This enables you to make improvements to your service and offer that benefit everyone – especially those accessing care and support. The module is aligned to Standard 10 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 3 topics: Comments and complaints Continuous improvement Creating change. Read more