Throughout November and December, we're putting the spotlight on digital skills in adult social care. We'll be sharing blogs and articles, promoting relevant learning and resources, and highlighting how developing digital confidence can benefit the workforce, organisations and the people they support.
Digital skills are an essential part of adult social care practice. Giving staff the skills and confidence to use technology effectively can support better, person-centred care, improve communication and information sharing, and help organisations work more efficiently.
Successful digital development is about people as much as technology. Skills for Care supports adult social care employers, leaders and staff to build digital capability, identify areas for development and take practical steps towards making the most of technology.
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Resources
Level 5 Award in Digital Leadership
The Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care helps managers, leaders and senior practitioners develop the knowledge and confidence to lead digital change. It explores how technology and data can improve care quality, support workforce development and promote independent living, covering digital solutions, leading change, data protection, cybersecurity and evaluating impact. The qualification is available through a Quality Assured Learning Service (QACLS) approved learning provider.
Find out more about the qualification
Digital Champions
Digital champions are individuals who support colleagues and people drawing on care and support to use technology more confidently and effectively. They share their digital knowledge and skills, promote best practice and act as a go-to person for advice and support. Usually taking on the role alongside their existing job, digital champions can help introduce new technology, build workforce confidence and improve digital skills across an organisation.
Find out more about Digital Champions
Digital Skills Framework
This free resource is designed to support the development of digital skills across the adult social care workforce. It sets out seven key areas of effective digital working at two levels - ‘digital skills for all staff’ and ‘go further’ - and can be used by individuals for personal development or by employers to plan training.
View the framework
Care Workforce Pathway
The Pathway is a framework that defines what a career in adult social care means. Digital skills are included as part of each role category. The Pathway offers practical tools and resources to assess digital skills and identify suitable learning and development opportunities for your current role, or the role you want.
Learn more about the Pathway
Blogs and articles