Events and networks

Registered managers mentoring programme

Online

Mentoring is a partnership between two people and is about developing opportunities as well as solving problems. Being trained as a mentor gives you the opportunity to mentor others, whilst learning new skills, developing greater self-awareness and reflecting on your practice. This programme is intended to provide you with a better understanding of the structure of the mentoring process and of the intellectual design behind mentoring. The programme will include: What mentoring is and the benefits of mentoring Mentoring core skills The mentoring relationship Tools for the mentoring conversation Action planning and reflection The programme is FREE and exclusively for registered manager members of Skills for Care. You will need your membership number when you register; you can find this on the certificate you would have received as a new member, or on your membership home page (click here). If you cannot find this or you think you do not have access to it please email membership@skillsforcare.org.uk.

National learning exchange for delegated healthcare activities

Online

The next virtual learning exchange will continue to explore practical approaches to using the Delegated healthcare guiding principles and resources and we will be joined by Simon Hill, Regional Medicines Manager, Care Quality Commission (CQC) who will share some of the findings from the CQC commissioned survey amongst ASC providers.

Eastern Learning and Development network

Online

The Skills for Care Eastern team would like to invite trainers in adult social care to attend the forthcoming learning and development network, to receive training and funding updates from Skills for Care, hear from speakers and share good practice.   

Strategic workforce planning workshop: An introduction for commissioners

Online

This webinar for commissioners working in health and social care, and those with an interest in commissioning practice, provides an overview of what strategic workforce planning is and showcases Skills for Care’s offer.

Operational workforce planning workshop: An introduction for providers

Online

This webinar is for anyone working within adult social care services with responsibility for workforce planning. It provides an overview of what operational workforce planning is and showcases Skills for Care’s offer.

Registered manager webinar: Digital social care records

Online

Funded by DHSC/NHS-TD and co-hosted by Skills for Care and our partner Digital Care Hub, this webinar will provide registered managers and frontline managers with a detailed view on Digital Social Care Records (DSCRs), the advantages, the considerations, and resources available to support you to make the right decisions. This webinar will also discuss the NHS-TD ‘Clock is ticking campaign’ and where you can get more information about the funding available this financial year to support your digital transformation journey. Learning outcomes from this webinar: Understanding DSCRs Gain a comprehensive understanding of what DSCRs are. Learn about the advantages and considerations involved in implementing these digital records. Decision-making resources Explore various resources that can help care providers make informed decisions regarding digital social care. Information on funding Learn about the NHS-TD ‘Clock is ticking campaign’. Discover where to find more information on available funding to support digital transformation. Practical implementation advice Receive practical advice on operational challenges when implementing digital changes. Learn about best practices for digital transformation in care services. Benefits to staff and the people you care and support Understand the benefits of DSCRs for staff. Learn how digital transformation can positively impact the people you care and support. This webinar will be run on Zoom. 

Help us develop a digital skills framework self-assessment for people working in adult social care.

Online

Register your interest to join one of our three user groups Skills for Care is working in partnership with the Digital Care Hub, Partners for Care and Health and Oxford Brookes to develop two digital self-assessment tools for adult social care, to support people in identifying what learning, training and resources they need when using technology in the delivery of care. These initiatives are part of a wider programme of work funded by the NHS Transformation Directorate (NHSTD) and Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). We're developing a self-assessment for the  Digital Skills Framework where people working in social care can self-assess their digital knowledge and skills against the framework, and identify what areas of learning and skills they could further develop in their roles and in the delivery of care. We would like to co-produce this tool with employers and stakeholders across the adult social care sector, to ensure they reflect the insights, perspectives and priorities of people working in care. Opportunity to get involved - join one of our three user groups We are holding a series of interactive user groups in October and November (taking place on Zoom) for people to come together and help review and develop our self-assessments, so they meet the needs of people within the sector in delivering care.  Each group will be focusing on developing parts of the self assessment: You can register your interest in joining one of these user groups via the 'register' link on this page. Please note that you can only join one of the three user groups but can give a preference if you register your interest for more than one group. User group 1  Theme 1 - Using technology to support person-centred care Theme 2 - Technical skills in using technology Theme 3 - Communicating through technology Session 1: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Thursday 14 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 User group 2  Theme 4 - Using and managing data Theme 5 - Being safe and secure online Session 1: Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Thursday 31 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Thursday 21 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 User group 3  Theme 6 - Ethical use of technology Theme 7 - Digital learning, development and wellbeing Session 1: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 11:00 - 12:15 Session 2: Tuesday 5 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 Session 3: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 

Help us develop a digital 'what good looks like' self-assessment for organisations in adult social care

Online

Register your interest to join one of our three user groups Skills for Care is working in partnership with the Digital Care Hub, Partners for Care and Health and Oxford Brookes to develop two digital self-assessment tools for adult social care, to support people in identifying what learning, training and resources they need when using technology in the delivery of care. These initiatives are part of a wider programme of work funded by NHS Transformation Directorate (NHSTD) and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We are developing an online tool for social care organisations to assess and implement 'what good looks like' guidance for digital in social care. The tool will support each organisation in their digital development journey focusing on achievements, areas for improvement, baselines and targets, and making the case for change and progressing forward.  We would like to co-produce this tool with employers and stakeholders across the adult social care sector, to ensure they reflect the insights, perspectives and priorities of people working in care. Opportunity to get involved - join one of our three user groups We are holding a series of interactive user groups in October and November (taking place on Zoom) for people to come together and help review and develop our self-assessments, so they meet the needs of people within the sector in delivering care.  Each group will be focusing on developing parts of the self assessment: You can register your interest in joining one of these user groups via the 'register' link on this page. Please note that you can only join one of the three user groups but can give a preference if you express interest for more than one group. User group 1  Ensure smart foundations Safe practice Session 1: Tuesday 8 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Tuesday 29 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Thursday 14 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 User group 2  Support people Empower citizens Well led Session 1: Thursday 10 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Thursday 31 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Thursday 21 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 User group 3  Improve care Healthy populations Session 1: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:15 Session 2: Tuesday 5 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00 Session 3: Tuesday 26 November 2024, 14:00 - 15:00

Registered managers mentoring programme

Online

Mentoring is a partnership between two people and is about developing opportunities as well as solving problems. Being trained as a mentor gives you the opportunity to mentor others, whilst learning new skills, developing greater self-awareness and reflecting on your practice. This programme is intended to provide you with a better understanding of the structure of the mentoring process and of the intellectual design behind mentoring. The programme will include: What mentoring is and the benefits of mentoring Mentoring core skills The mentoring relationship Tools for the mentoring conversation Action planning and reflection The programme is FREE and exclusively for registered manager members of Skills for Care. You will need your membership number when you register; you can find this on the certificate you would have received as a new member, or on your membership home page (click here). If you cannot find this or you think you do not have access to it please email membership@skillsforcare.org.uk. This programme will be run on Zoom.

Virtual peer learning event for commissioners

Online

This is an interactive virtual event for commissioners, where you can work in small groups with other commissioners from across England. The focus of the event is on the link between housing and commissioning, which could be in relation to practical tools or housing options, through to building effective relationships and making links between housing and commissioning strategy.