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Knowledge set and progress log for end of life care
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This publication aims to help social care professionals build on the best knowledge and skills in order to deliver high-quality end of life care to older people. Knowledge sets describe what people need to know to work within specific areas of social care. The knowledge sets provided in this publication have been developed to help employers, staff and trainers to be clear about what underpinning knowledge is needed in end of life care. The knowledge sets are divided into 9 main areas, each of which contains a group of key learning outcomes that define what the learner needs to know. Each learning outcome in turn has an associated set of assessment criteria, which give more in-depth information about how the learner can demonstrate that they have met the learning outcomes. Progress logs are included which should be completed with manager’s signatures as new ways of working are learned. Work recorded in these logs will contribute to the attainment of qualifications for social care workers.
Knowledge set and progress log for dementia care
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This publication aims to help social care professionals build on the best knowledge and skills in order to deliver high-quality care to older people with dementia. Knowledge sets describe what people need to know to work within specific areas of social care. The knowledge sets provided in this publication have been developed to help employers, staff and trainers to be clear about what underpinning knowledge is needed in dementia social care. The knowledge sets are divided into 10 main areas, each of which contains a group of key learning outcomes that define what the learner needs to know. Each learning outcome in turn has an associated set of assessment criteria, which give more in-depth information about how the learner can demonstrate that they have met the learning outcomes. Progress logs are included which should be completed with manager’s signatures as new ways of working are learned. Work recorded in these logs will contribute to the attainment of qualifications for social care workers.
Code of practice for employers of social care workers
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This Code of Practice sets down the responsibilities of employers in the regulation of social care workers in Wales. The Code is intended to reflect existing good practice and it is anticipated that workers and employers will recognise in the Codes the shared standards to which they already aspire.
Social work qualifying training: annual review of trends 2007/2008
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Social work qualifying training: annual review of trends 2006/2007
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Over thirty percent of students are sponsored by their employer, and there is high demand for the social work degree in Wales, with up to five applicants per place available. The barrier to increasing social work student numbers is the limited capacity of employers to provide additional practice learning opportunities.
Employer toolkit for supporting the learning of personal assistants
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This toolkit is designed to help employers support their personal assistants to gain the skills they need to carry out their roles effectively. It also sets out employers’ responsibilities in supporting personal assistants’ learning and personal development. The toolkit provides information and resources on a number of topics ranging from how adults learn to what training and qualifications may be helpful. It is separated into the following sections: the benefits of learning and training for personal assistants and employers; preparing to employ the right personal assistants; introducing personal assistants to their new role; ongoing learning and development; learning, training and qualifications; and how to meet personal assistants’ learning and training needs. The toolkit consists of documents that can be downloaded or printed out. They include information; guidance; examples and resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making the most of the first year in practice: a guide for newly qualified social workers
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This guide has been produced for newly qualified and employed social work students in their first year of social work practice. The purpose of the guidance is to help readers: make a smooth transition from student to professional practitioner; consider their responsibilities as an employee; know what to expect from their employer; and know how to consolidate and develop social work practice in line with the expectations of the Code of Practice, continuous professional development (CPD) and post registration training and learning (PRTL). Chapter 1 begins with brief pen pictures of 5 fictitious social work students who are about to graduate. It is designed to illustrate different routes onto and through the degree and then into employment. Later chapters describe how they go on to consolidate and develop their practice. Chapter 2 is about moving into employment and includes ideas on how to prepare for this. Chapter 3 is about making the most of the first year in practice. It covers expectations of consolidating and developing social work through practice, supervision and learning, with support from the employer. Chapter 4 is about planning ongoing professional development beyond the first year in practice, using career pathways and post qualifying opportunities.
A guide to inducting well
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 18
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A booklet for child care providers and those working in early years services. It provides information and guidance on the staff induction process. After outlining the importance of the induction, the booklet provides the employer with an overview of core areas to be covered. These are linked to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) and the Seven Core Aims. Appendices list aims and principles and selected resources. Originally published in 2010 as 'Inducting well: a guide to effective induction.'
Social care induction framework for Wales
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
- Edition:
- Version 2
The Social Care Induction Framework for Wales aims to support the workforce by providing a structure upon which induction can be based. It supports a common understanding to induction in social care in Wales by outlining the knowledge and competence workers need to demonstrate in their first 12 weeks of employment, whether they are new to social care or new to an organisation or role. The framework has six common learning objectives for new workers in the social care sector, which are: understand the principles and values of care; understand the organisation and your role within it; maintain safety at work; listen and communicate effectively; safeguarding; and continuing professional development. Objective 7 - working with children and young people - is specifically for workers working with children and young people. Objective 8 - working with adults at risk - is specifically for workers working with adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
Best practice guidance for learning and assessment in social care the care of children and young people and early years in Wales
- Author:
- CARE COUNCIL FOR WALES
- Publisher:
- Care Council for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 34
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The guidance identifies expectations and best practice in the delivery and assessment of qualifications and training in the social care, early years and child care sector in Wales. It is intended to be applicable across the whole sector and to assist individuals who use services to be confident and feel safe that the people providing care and support are suitably trained, qualified and properly assessed. The guidance covers: best practice for awarding organisations in relation to Welsh context and language; design principles of qualifications; partnership requirements and the contribution of managers/employers; duration and minimum time in learning and assessment; knowledge development, learning support and the involvement of individuals who use services; assessment methods, recording and the involvement of individuals who use services; expectations of assessors; expectations of internal quality assurance; and expectations of external quality assurance. (Edited publisher abstract)