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

This suite of bitesize digital skills e-learning modules has been developed for all staff working in adult social care. Each module looks at one of 7 areas of digital knowledge and skills under the Digital Skills Framework (opens in a new tab). Whilst each module can be completed separately, they complement each other, and completing the full suite of modules will ensure well-rounded learning of digital skills that can support your knowledge and use of technology in the delivery of care. Read more

This short video provides an overview of the Digital Solutions funding available to adult social care providers in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. It outlines the eligibility criteria, funding limits, and types of digital solutions that qualify for support. Viewers will learn how the funding can help integrate digital tools into existing digital social care record systems to enhance the quality, efficiency, and personalisation of care. Topics covered include: Who is eligible for funding (CQC-registered providers in Staffordshire or Stoke-on-Trent) Funding limits (up to 50% of Year 1 costs, capped at £10,000 per location) Examples of eligible and ineligible digital solutions The application process and where to find support Read more

“Taking steps to look after your wellbeing can help you deal with pressure, and reduce the impact that stress has on your life. This is sometimes called developing emotional resilience. Resilience is not just your ability to bounce back, but also your capacity to adapt in the face of challenging circumstances, whilst maintaining a stable mental wellbeing. Resilience isn't a personality trait – it's something that we can all take steps to achieve.” (MIND, 2019).   This training can be booked through Insight Academy's EventBrite Webpage. When: Thursday 11 September, 09:30 - 13:00 Where: Online Webinar   Eligibility This session is available to people who live or work in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Other Information What will be covered? What is mental wellbeing? What is resilience? Identify and understand a range of techniques to improve wellbeing and resilience Self care Further help and resources Who is it for? Anyone wanting to learn more about wellbeing and resilience at work. No previous mental health training required.   Read more

Introducing the values, responsibilities, and everyday realities of working in adult social care. Key topics covered such as person-centred support, safeguarding, reflective practice, and partnership working. Learners will explore how to build confidence, maintain wellbeing, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care through real-life examples and practical guidance. Ideal for those new to the sector or looking to strengthen their foundation in care.   This course is mapped to the “New to Care” through to “Enhanced Support Worker” roles within the Care Workforce Pathway.   This course is suitable for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but is not mandatory learning Read more

Welcome to this module focused on partnership working As a manager in social care, it is important for you to build internal and external partnerships to support your work and the individuals in your workplace. Having a strong network of connections gives you plenty of opportunities to share and receive expertise, ideas and resources.  Working closely with partners helps you and others to continuously learn and grow, so that people using care services receive the best level of support. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of those relationships and plan your next steps in providing good and outstanding adult social care services. The module is aligned to Standard 5 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 2 topics: Relationships and partnerships Co-production   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