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 course is designed to equip care workers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to support effective communication with individuals who have diverse communication needs and promote their interpersonal skills.  You’ll explore the foundations of expressive and receptive communication, learn how to adapt your language, and gain confidence in using a range of communication aids, from objects of reference and communication boards to social stories and Easy Read materials.  Key topics include: Understanding communication and interpersonal skills Supporting receptive and expressive language Communicating about time and routines Using communication aids respectfully and effectively Verbal communication and navigating difficult conversations Working with interpreters and inclusive communication strategies   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is not suitable for mandatory learning. The training is equivalent to 90 minutes participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training was developed by the the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Read more

This e-Learning was provided by the Digital Care Hub. This free eLearning course is for all staff working in adult social care services in England. Care providers can use this course to improve and assess their staff’s knowledge of data protection and cyber security – including their individual responsibility to keep information safe. The course meets the training requirements within the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The scenarios reflect situations that staff face within adult social care settings – including care homes, supported living, home care and community services. It covers all client groups, and all staff with access to personal data. It supports staff’s continuing professional development (CPD). We also have an eLearning course specifically for data security and protection leads. Read more

This e-Learning was provided by the Digital Care Hub. This free eLearning course is for all staff working in adult social care services in England. Care providers can use this course to improve and assess their staff’s knowledge of data protection and cyber security – including their individual responsibility to keep information safe. The course meets the training requirements within the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The scenarios reflect situations that staff face within adult social care settings – including care homes, supported living, home care and community services. It covers all client groups, and all staff with access to personal data. It supports staff’s continuing professional development (CPD). We also have an eLearning course specifically for data security and protection leads. Read more

This webinar will explore difficult conversations. It will examine why we need to engage in these conversations, what to be aware of, and how to recognise that these conversations need to take place. Participants will learn about the barriers affecting difficult conversations, and strategies to manage them. The session is suitable for registered staff within care homes. If you are unsure if you can attend this webinar please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk. Session Details This webinar is held via Microsoft Teams. Available sessions: 20 August 2025 - 2pm to 3pm Training Information Please also see other Palliative Care and End of Life training courses developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC): E-Learning: Palliative Care Introduction for Care Support Workers Advance Care Planning Early Identification of End of Life Spirituality and End of Life Care The SWAN Model in End of Life and Bereavement Care   Webinars: Available for registered staff: Assessment and Care Planning in Palliative and End of Life Care Difficult Conversations Care After Death Last Days of Life Available for all staff: Introduction to ReSPECT and Advance Care Planning Responding to Distress: Communication Skills End of Life Education for Care Agencies     The session is suitable for registered staff within care homes. If you are unsure if you can attend this webinar please contact socialcareacademy@staffordshire.gov.uk.   This training is equivalent to 60 minutes participatory time for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.   This training does discuss death and dying, and may be upsetting for some audiences.   This training was developed by the MPFT Palliative and End of Life Care Team (Palliative + EOLC). Read more

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