Skills for Care Learning

Based on the Manager Induction Standards, the 11 modules support the development of aspiring and new managers. Containing real-life examples of good practice, the single modules can be used to update learning or the full suite can be used as an introduction to management. Read more

Practice Supervisor Training for Registered Managers  This course is designed to prepare CQC-registered managers to confidently take on the role of Practice Supervisor for nursing students. Through four short modules, you’ll explore the context of student supervision in social care, understand the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards, and build the skills needed to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. You’ll gain clear guidance on your responsibilities, learn techniques for welcoming and orientating students, setting goals, giving feedback, and managing challenges. Case studies, videos, and downloadable tools bring the learning to life and help you apply it directly to your workplace. By completing this programme, you will be suitably prepared to act as a Practice Supervisor in line with the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018) — playing a vital role in shaping the nurses, and nursing associates of tomorrow and showcasing the value of the social care sector. Read more

Welcome to this module focused on leading and managing in adult social care The responsibilities of leaders and managers in adult social care can not be underestimated. You need a range of skills, knowledge and qualities to be successful, and you need the ability to draw off these at different times in different situations. You also need to keep an eye on what is happening locally and nationally that will affect your service, and be able to respond, adapt and evolve. In this module, you’ll start to explore some of those abilities and plan your next steps to leading and managing good and outstanding adult social care services. The module is aligned to Standard 1 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 4 topics: Leadership and management Leading a vision The adult social care marketplace Integrated approach to care. 100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Read more

Welcome to this module focused on supporting and developing your team This module is part of a suite of modules that support the development of new managers which are aligned to the Manager Induction Standards.  It will provide you with an introduction to key topic areas to peak your interest and direct you to where you can start to learn more and to continue your development. You will hear from other experienced managers, learn about best practice and have time to reflect on your own behaviours.   The module is aligned to part of Standard 2 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following topics: Team leadership and management Recruitment Team learning and development Supervision and supporting performance   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Read more

Welcome to this module focused on regulation and governance Governance can be defined as a collection of systems and processes concerned with ensuring the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of an organisation or service. Within adult social care, good governance is paramount due to the nature of the work completed and the impact your management can have on people’s lives. Good governance means that accountability is recognised and accepted. It means that lessons are really learned and that there’s honesty and openness in seeing the best possible outcomes for people. There’s an expectation that you’ll take appropriate action to address failings, as well as exploring and improving the situation that allowed any failings to occur. The module is aligned to Standard 3 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following topics: Regulation in adult social care The role of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in adult social care   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Read more

Welcome to this module focused on effective communication One of the key skills for leaders and managers, particularly in social care, is communication. Every day needs to start and end with good communication to ensure that information is passed on accurately to the right people. It’s the role of the manager to set the tone for good communication across their service.​ In this module, you’ll start to explore some of the skills you need to be a good communicator, consider how to manage information safely and securely, and plan your next steps in providing good and outstanding adult social care services.​ The module is aligned to Standard 4 of the Manager Induction Standards and will cover the following 2 topics:​ Effective communication​ Handling information   100% of the cost of these modules can be reimbursed via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). Read more