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

Gathering feedback is a crucial aspect of ensuring continuous improvement and meeting the needs of those you support. Understanding how to effectively collect and utilize feedback can lead to meaningful changes. This course will explore various methods for gathering feedback through Microsoft Forms but there are other digital platforms that can be used to gather feedback. Microsoft Forms has been selected as the core basis for this course following feedback through the Academy. Licence costs for accessing the application may be applicable and alternative platforms are available. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Action planning. 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 effective action planning and how to ensure it is done constructively. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Assessing Risk. 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 e-Learning course provides a comprehensive overview of risk assessment in adult social care. The course covers the essential steps of identifying, evaluating, and managing potential risks to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals receiving care. Participants will learn about the importance of person-centred and dynamic risk assessments, the use of risk matrices, and the implementation of effective prevention measures. Through practical examples and interactive quizzes, learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct thorough risk assessments and contribute to a safer care environment.  Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Audit Fundamentals. 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 topic of Audit Fundamentals, providing an essential overview of the audit process and its significance in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. Audits are not merely compliance measures but opportunities for developing everyday practices, building trust, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement. This course covers the circular nature of the audit process, its role in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, risk management, and staff development. It emphasises the importance of audit documentation in training, legal protection, and defending organizational actions. While this course provides a foundational understanding, further research and learning are recommended to tailor practices to individual care services. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of career development planning. The course covers essential topics such as setting career goals, developing your plan, and enhancing your key skills. You will learn how to identify opportunities for growth, build a professional network, and continuously adapt to changes. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Delivering Quality Improvement. 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 has been developed to introduce the topic of Delivering Quality Improvement. It provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of quality improvement, emphasising the importance of making sustainable improvements to enhance the quality of care services and the lives of the people being supported. The course covers the ongoing cycle of reflection, review, and change, and highlights the benefits of quality improvement, such as ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care, meeting regulatory standards, and increasing satisfaction and well-being for both staff and those receiving care. Read more