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

Welcome to this module focused on Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Safeguarding adults means protecting a person’s right to live in safely, free from abuse and neglect. As an adult social care employer, it’s important to understand your responsibilities around safeguarding and the standards you need to follow. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of the underpinning knowledge you’ll need to embed best practice in safeguarding and mental capacity. The module is aligned to Standard 7 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Safeguarding adults Safeguarding children Mental capacity Restrictive practices Read more

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council.  How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, proceed to checkout, and complete the purchase. It's free, so no payment details are required. Session Dates  9th April 2025 - Microsoft Teams Session Details - Sepsis Training This training is delivered via Microsoft Teams, please ensure you join the webinar 5 minutes before your course start time, you will remain in the waiting room until the facilitator accepts you to join.   Course Objectives The training will comprise of a current overview of sepsis and how to recognise and effectively escalate this life-threatening illness. Training is aimed at: All front-line staff working in Care Home, Nursing Home, Supported Living and Home Care settings. By the end of the session the learner will: • Understand the scale and burden of sepsis within the UK • Be able to define ‘Sepsis’ and ‘Post Sepsis Syndrome’ • Understand and identify the risk factors for sepsis (Sepsis: recognition, diagnosis and early management (2016) NICE guideline NG51) • Understand and explain how to reduce the risk of sepsis within a care setting. • Recognise sepsis and how rapid intervention will help reduce the number of deaths occurring annually by understanding the use of national sepsis decision tools and early warning scoring systems (NEWS2) • Understand when and how to escalate sepsis within your care setting • Have an awareness of the management and treatment for sepsis Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Read more

This e-learning course is designed to help you understand what a strengths-based approach is and how you can develop it. This course examines the strengths-based approach in depth, focusing on its core principles and value-driven mindset. You’ll explore how to integrate this approach into your daily care practices, supported by an overview of the relevant legislative framework. Developed by the Social Care Academy.   This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.   This training is equivalent to one hour 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

Welcome to this module focused on supporting and developing your team This module is part of a suite of modules that support the development of new managers which are aligned to the Manager Induction Standards.  It will provide you with an introduction to key topic areas to peak your interest and direct you to where you can start to learn more and to continue your development. You will hear from other experienced managers, learn about best practice and have time to reflect on your own behaviours.   The module is aligned to part of Standard 2 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following topics: Team leadership and management Recruitment Team learning and development Supervision and supporting performance 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

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council. Course Dates Understanding IDDSI - 13th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford Understanding IDDSI - 14th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford Understanding IDDSI - 25th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford Understanding IDDSI - 26th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford Understanding IDDSI - 27th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford Understanding IDDSI - 28th March 2025 - 09:00-17:00 - Shire Hall Business Centre, Stafford How to book this training To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training. Session Details This training is being held at: Shire Hall Business Centre, Market Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2LD You can download instructions to get to the venue. Course Aim and Description Objectives: Understand what is the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), impact, causes and consequences Describe the IDDSI framework Understand what is dysphagia Explain the risk factors of aspiration and choking and list some strategies to prevent them List the relevant legislations in the UK Understand the importance of safe management of food production for people affected with dysphagia Explain about the process of assessment and screening of dysphagia Describe the signs and symptoms of identification for dysphagia Explain why is early detection of dysphagia is important Understand the importance of patient history in the dysphagia assessment process Understand what is diet modification Explain the food textures according to IDDSI standard Explain how to modify diets according to IDDSI standards Explain how to adapt food and drink textures Demonstrate how to prepare food and drink according to IDDSI standards Explain the importance of promoting independence and dignity of all the service users Understand the importance of proper positioning during meals List the equipment and assistive devices which can be used to support individuals with dysphagia Describe an overview of any specialised equipment used in this context Explain how to use and maintain dysphagia-specific equipment effectively Explain the need to gain education and training on safe swallowing strategies and diet modifications Understand what does a good eating and drinking care plan look like Demonstrate how you will complete the eating and drinking care plan effectively Understand the safe feeding techniques Understand how environmental factors impact safe swallowing Understand why is communication and collaboration important Explain how to communicate effectively with individuals and team members Understand the need to collaborate with other healthcare professionals Describe the importance of documentation and accurate record-keeping Explain the process of documentation of assessment results and recommended interventions Describe why you should regularly monitor and review the swallowing function and dietary tolerance of the individual Understand how to recognise and respond to choking incidents and implement emergency protocols Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training.  If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register.  If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others.  All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk Car Parking Please ensure that you check prior to attending the training where is most suitable for you to park, we recommend that you refer to Stafford Borough Council's website for car parking information in Stafford Car Parking in Stafford and Stone | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk). The closest car park is the Waterfront car park. Refreshment's Refreshments and lunch will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by. If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs. Read more