In health and social care, where collaboration, empathy, and understanding are essential for delivering high-quality care, creating an inclusive workplace for all staff is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. Supporting neurodivergent team members is a crucial part of building a more resilient, innovative, and adaptable workforce, where everyone’s unique abilities contribute to collective success.
In this newsletter, we share courses and practical resources to cultivate a workplace where diverse thinking styles are celebrated, and every individual’s strengths are recognised.
Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. If you missed last week’s newsletter on ‘falls prevention’ you can click here to access it now.
University Hospitals Sussex are hosting a series of in-person events to give health and social care professionals across Sussex the opportunity to help shape the future of their ‘Trust Strategy’.
Event description: ‘This event is a great opportunity for stakeholders to come together and think about how we can work together to tackle the problems that our health and social care system faces and how we can solve them together through partnership working, ensuring our strategy aligns with the needs and priorities of our local healthcare system and communities.’
Horsham: Monday 21st October 2024, 09:00am – 12:30pm Roffey Millennium Hall, Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4DT Click here to book tickets →
Worthing: Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 09:00am – 12:30pm Field Place, Manor House and Barns, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1NP Click here to book tickets →
Chichester: Friday 25th October 2024, 09:00am – 12:30pm Chichester City Council Hall, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ Click here to book tickets →
Please note:
Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival and mid morning.
Active Sussex are offering free CPD-endorsed training to help health and social care professionals build confidence and competence in discussing physical activity. The interactive workshops, lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, are available both in-person and online, and can accommodate multiple participants.
Who is this training for? This Sussex-wide offer is open to anyone in a role that may involve talking to individuals and/or groups who would benefit from moving more such as people with long term health conditions, older people, and people with a disability.
For more information or to book a workshop for your staff team, please contact Nick Chellel at [email protected].
SESCA’s free legal helpline is an opportunity to receive advice from a qualified immigration advisor at Lester Aldridge via a phone call of up to 30 minutes. This is a chance to ask any questions you may have about the legal aspects of international recruitment, and topics you may wish to address include:
Securing a Sponsor Licence or Certificate of Sponsorship
Navigating the Sponsorship Management System (SMS)
Ensuring UKVI compliance
Drafting employment contracts.
The service is open to all CQC registered adult social care providers in the South East and will run from Monday 14th October to Friday 15th November 2024.
The South East Staff Experience, Engagement, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team in NHS England are offering three online sessions on neuroinclusive people management. Please see the sessions listed below:
Session 1: Creating safe spaces and unlocking neurodiverse potential
11th November 2024, 14:00pm – 15:00pm (registration closes 6th November 2024)
‘This session focuses on establishing a workplace environment where neurodivergent employees feel safe and supported, and able to share their neurodivergent identity. Using the Differing Minds 5 Cs framework, we will equip attendees with the tools and strategies to foster positive disclosure and develop success plans for neurodivergent people.’
Session 2: Enabling neurodivergent success through workplace adjustments
18th November 2024, 13:00pm – 14:00pm (registration closes 13th November 2024) ‘This session addresses the practical aspects of supporting neurodivergent employees through general ways of working and workplace adjustments. It covers common traits and differences, and offers tailored strategies for both individual employees and managers. Participants will also learn about tools, equipment, and approaches for collaborative team working and creating inclusive office environments.’
Session 3: Rethinking performance management for neurodiverse talent
21st November 2024, 14:00pm – 15:00pm (registration closes 19th November 2024) ‘In this session, attendees will learn how to conduct performance reviews and manage career progression in a neuroinclusive manner. The focus is on removing neuronormative biases, providing constructive feedback, and creating optimal promotion processes. Additionally, the module covers sensitive approaches to having difficult conversations with neurodivergent team members when necessary.’
Join Care Associations across Sussex at The Charmandean Centre, Worthing on Wednesday 20th November for this full day insightful event focusing on achieving outstanding end-of-life care. Please see the flyer below for more details or click here to book.
Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. Don’t forget you can also access our previous newsletters by clicking here.
