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Self-directed support in Scotland: workplace learning and development strategy
- Authors:
- SELF DIRECTED SUPPORT IN SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Community Care Division. National Implementation Group
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This learning and development strategy relates to “My support, my choice: self-directed support strategy 2010-2020”, the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Self-directed support in Scotland. It has been developed by a sub-group of the National Implementation Group, and identifies the information and training needs concerning general awareness of self-directed support; leadership; values and principles; assessing and planning for outcomes; and enabling and managing risk. The focus is on delivering better outcomes through effective assessment and review; improved information and advice; and a clear and transparent approach to support planning. . It suggests training materials, and notes the Social Services Knowledge Scotland portal as an information source. This document is one of a number of items available on the Self Directed Support in Scotland website. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning technologies in social care: a brief guide for learners
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This guide is for learners interested in e-learning for their own learning and development. It introduces the range of the technologies for learners, and includes a list of free e-learning content relevant to social care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning technologies in social care: a guide for employers
- Authors:
- DUNN Sara, BRADDELL Alexander, BOLTON Jon
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Learning technologies mean any digital technology in any part of the learning process, including learner support, learning management, modules and courses. This guide is aimed at employers and managers in the care sector with responsibility for staff learning and development (L&D). It offers a non-technical overview of learning technologies (also referred to as e-learning), with guidance and examples to help assess what might be useful and sources of reliable information. The focus is on digital products and services, not physical equipment or infrastructure. Content includes: choosing learning content technologies and learning management systems (including virtual learning environments, or VLEs); integrating learning technologies into L&D; and guidance on assessing the business case for learning technologies, including the costs and benefits. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluation of 'Embedding personalisation: what are the workforce implications' workshops
- Authors:
- SKILLS FOR CARE, THINK LOCAL ACT PERSONAL
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Reports on the findings of six workshops in total held across England between November 2012 and February 2013 to help social care providers, individual employers and support organisations to embed personalisation and develop a workforce that is capable and skilled to deliver personalised care and support. The workshops aimed to: raise awareness and use of the PA Framework and Making it Real; identify challenges and gaps in approaches to working in a personalised way; raise awareness of the materials and resources available to individuals and providers; and offer networking opportunities with others in your local area. (Edited publisher abstract)
Who am I? A black leader's personal reflections of that journey
- Author:
- BARTLEY Billi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice, 27(2), 2013, pp.163-176.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The article offers insights into the intricacies of black leadership development. It explores the personal and professional development of ‘self’ in relation to black leadership within white British social, educational and employment contexts. It provides illustrations of self discovery to support black leaders operating closer to who they are. (Publisher abstract)
Choosing workforce learning: a guide for purchasers of learning and development in adult social care, for learning providers, commissioners and purchasers.
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
In order to provide high quality, person centred services, a workforce must be able to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to do a demanding but rewarding job. Learning and development should focus on the practical skills and instil the values that workers need to do their job. A key part of selecting the right learning package is finding the right learning provider. As well as highlighting the benefits of investing in skills, this guide provides information on: different types of learning; assessing learning needs; choosing the right learning; finding a learning provider; evaluating learning and development; and the questions and issues that should be considered. It includes a list of useful resources and a checklist to help in choosing a suitable learning provider. (Edited publisher abstract)
Key facts: self neglect: a study into workforce development issues
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This briefing presents the key findings of a scoping review into how workforce development could equip adult social care practitioners to work with adult self-neglect. The review draws on: an evidence review of the research literature, published serious case review and ombudsman summaries where self-neglect was identified. Interviews and focus groups from a range of adult social care and related agencies in five localities in England were also conducted. Key themes are presented for each of the sources. The research demonstrated the complexity of self-neglect work and a call for more training and interagency guidance. (Original abstract)
Social care workforce development programme for social services: end of year report for 2011-12
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
The Social Care Workforce Development Programme (SCWDP) is a grant given by the Welsh Government to further aid and implement training for the Social Care Workforce across the whole sector. This report provides information on the training and development undertaken in the social care sector supported by the SCWDP grant. It reports on the involvement of staff employed by local authorities, other social care providers and those from other statutory partner agencies. In 2011-12, the SCWDP grant totalled £8,330,754 as a 70% contribution of a total approved expenditure of £11,901,078. Local authorities claimed 100% of the total grant, an increase of 0.8% on the previous year. There were just under 117,000 attendances at SCWDP funded events, a decrease of 7.9% on the previous year’s figure (127,000). 3,404 qualifications were gained during the year.; and 5,117 qualifications were supported by SCWDP during the year across the whole sector. Supported qualifications are qualifications that have been supported during the year but have not yet finished. In 2010-11 6,500 qualifications were recorded. There were decreases in attendances at SCWDP funded child care training events (3.5%), adult training (nearly 10%), and management training and development (11.3%). (Edited publisher abstract)
What do we know about the role of arts in the delivery of social care?
- Author:
- CONSILIUM
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 6
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Skills for Care in partnership with Skills for Care and Development (SfCD) and Creative & Cultural Skills (CCS) commissioned Consilium Research and Consultancy to undertake an evidence review and activity mapping study to inform future thinking around the role of arts in the delivery of adult social care and in particular the implications for workforce development. This briefing paper brings together the main findings from these two pieces of research and the related employer workshop. The focus is on the use of arts in activities in social care settings such as residential, day, domiciliary and community care; also activities for adult recipients of care in community settings such as libraries, galleries or community centres. Aspects considered include: policy context; increasing the use of arts in social care; promoting quality and efectiveness; funding; and workforce training requirements; (Edited publisher abstract)
Evidence review: adult safeguarding
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 79
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Using a rapid evidence assessment methodology, this review explores how people's care and support needs change and how the workforce has to adapt to meet the challenges that change can present in relation to adult safeguarding. It aimed to identify current practice to support workforce development, what works in terms of planning and development and also identifies gaps in the evidence base. The findings are presented under 10 themes of: policy and practice; incidence and prevalence; risk factors; staff perceptions and understanding; the effect of adult safeguarding action on staff; prevention; models of care; risk assessment and personalisation; Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and Mental Capacity Act; serious case reviews and lessons learned. The levels and quality of available evidence for each theme are also identified. The review indicates the need for better staff understanding of what constitutes abuse and how best to respond to it, it also identified a lack of robust evidence in this area. (Original abstract)