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Skills for Care annual conference 2012
The value of workforce development in tough times

Thursday 8 March 2012, Hilton Manchester Deansgate

In tough times it is critical that the 1.56 million people who work in adult social care have the skills, knowledge and qualifications to deliver high quality social care. Continuing to invest in the development of a well trained and flexible workforce is essential for every social care provider to not only survive but thrive.

This year's conference will bring together a mix of keynote speakers and workshops to give delegates the bigger picture of what is going on in our sector and how to tackle the new ways of working that impact on the day to day job of providing adult social care.

Standard booking rate from 1 January £220 + VAT


Confirmed speakers include Paul Burstow MP, Minister for Care Services, Sharon Allen, Skills for Care CEO and Peter Hay, President of ADASS.

To view the programme please click here.

 

Delegates have the opportunity to attend two workshops on the theme of quality v capacity and are asked to specify their choices when booking:

A. The benefits of workforce planning

B. Employing the very best

C. Reforming social work: the role of the autonomous professional

D. Apprenticeships as a solution

E. Importance of standards and qualifications in tough times.

F. Visioning the Social Care Workforce 2025

G. Building the Relationship between Commissioners and Providers

Please note that workshop E is now fully booked.
For more information on the workshops click on the following link: 
workshops



who should attend?

  • Senior staff from local authorities, independent and voluntary sectors
  • Training managers
  • Training providers
  • Representatives of employer organisations
  • Higher education and further education senior staff.

 

To book your place click here or download the interactive booking form: conference booking form

 

For a list of exhibitors please click here.

 

For more details please email conference@skillsforcare.org.uk or call Catherine McCartan on 0113 241 1217.