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 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

This e-learning course gives care staff an overview of the knowledge required to identify and respond to early signs of deterioration in residents, with a focus on frailty and soft signs. Learners will explore what frailty is, why it matters, and how to assess it using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale. The course introduces the nationally recognised PIER framework - Prevention, Identification, Escalation, and Response - and provides practical guidance on using tools like Stop and Watch and SBARD (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and Decision) to support timely, effective communication and intervention.   This training is suitable for CPD. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Effective Handovers. 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 Effective Handovers. It provides an overview of the essential practices and principles required to ensure continuity of care and safety in an adult social care setting. The course covers the process of transferring information, responsibility, and accountability from one shift to another, highlighting the importance of clear communication and thorough preparation. While this course offers a foundational understanding, further research and learning are recommended to tailor the practices to the unique requirements of individual care services.  Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Ensuring Dignity and Respect. 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 Ensuring Dignity and Respect. It aims to provide a foundational understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect in adult social care settings. The course will cover key principles and practical strategies to promote autonomy, privacy, and kindness in interactions with individuals. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively, support individuals during mealtimes, provide personal care, and handle manual tasks with respect and sensitivity. This training is designed to be a starting point, and further research and learning are encouraged to fully implement these practices in various care settings.  Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Interview Skills. It provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of interviews, with emphasis on the key stages of the interview process. The course will cover how to prepare for your interview, how to best represent yourself during the interview and what to do after. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of MiDoS for CARE. 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 MiDoS for CARE. It provides a brief overview of the online information platform designed for adult social care services in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The course covers the platform's features, including access to a wide range of supportive information, elements of the NHS directory of services (DoS), and links to various community teams. It also highlights the collaboration between the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, Staffordshire County Council, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council, as well as the support from local teams and organisations.  Read more