These free 2.5 hour online sessions are designed to help health, social care and voluntary sector staff build the confidence, skills and knowledge to discuss vaccination decisions. Please see the upcoming date options below:
Thursday 25th July, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
Monday 29th July, 09:30am – 12:00pm
Tuesday 6th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
Tuesday 13th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
Thursday 22nd August, 13:00pm – 15:30pm
Tuesday 27th August, 09:30am – 12:00pm
To sign up: please email [email protected] with your name, organisation, role and preferred training date.
As a health and social care manager, coaching can be used as a tool to promote both personal and professional development within your team. By adopting a coaching approach, managers can promote continuous learning and cultivate a supportive, growth-oriented environment where staff can improve their skills and ultimately provide higher quality care.
This newsletter shares some courses that you can complete to deepen your knowledge of the role of coaching principles and how these can be integrated into everyday management practices.
Dealing with the complexities of MCA assessment for Managers Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Time: 12:00pm – 13:30pm Delivery mode: Online Click here to book→
Everything Care Managers need to know about Sepsis in 30 mins Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm Delivery mode: Online Click here to book →
Everything Care Managers need to know about Continuing Health Care (CHC) Funding Date: Monday 29th July 2024 Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm Delivery mode: Online Click here to book →
‘NHS 999 Calls from Care Homes, South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) Date: Tuesday 30th July 2024 Time: 12:30pm – 13:00pm Delivery mode: Online Click here to book →
18 topics including the 10 Standard infection control precautions, aseptic technique, specimen collection, preventing a UTI, urinary catheter care, viral gastroenteritis/norovirus, clostridioides difficile, M.R.S.A. and M.R.G.N.B.
To request for copies of this workbook, please contact WSCC via email at: [email protected].
‘This webinar will introduce new managers to the support and resources available from Skills for Care and where you can find this information on our website. Discover how we can support you with recruiting and developing your staff and the support available to help you effectively lead your organisation, develop best practice and keep up-to-date with guidance.’
Skills for Care recently released their new induction toolkit to ensure a positive and welcoming start for new workers. The toolkit guides you through various stages of the induction process with practical advice, checklists and resources to support each stage. The resource also provides advice on inclusion, diversity, and cultural awareness as well as inducting disabled workers.
Microsoft OneNote – Unlock a powerful tool for everyday efficiency with OneNote Date: Thursday 16th May at 14:30pm Description: OneNote excels with its versatility, seamless organization, accessibility across devices, rich formatting, integration with Microsoft Office, powerful search, and collaborative features, making it indispensable in your everyday life. After mastering OneNote, it inevitably becomes your favourite tool. Cost: Free
DSPT IT Systems and Devices – Practical Guide Date: Tuesday 21st May at 14:30pm Description: Get practical guidance on IT systems and devices in the context of DSPT. Learn how to encrypt your device, wipe content remotely, set up 2-step authentication, access controls, and regular software updates and maintain data integrity in accordance with UK regulations. Cost: Free
An Introduction into using Chatbot Artificial Intelligence Date: Thursday 23rd May at 10:30am Description: Enhance your business operations with an introductory workshop on implementing AI chatbots. These intelligent systems not only assist in generating care plans by providing templates and offering suggestions based on resident data and best practices but also streamline administrative tasks such as drafting HR letters and other correspondence. Cost: Free
Booking is now open for SESCA’s next round of training for newly arrived overseas care workers. The training is delivered online via live tutor-led group sessions and is available to CQC-registered adult social care providers operating in the South East.
Our post on the 13th March shared some of the upcoming training opportunities that the Sussex Digital In-Reach Team are offering, and they have just added a new selection to their calendar which you can book by following the links below:
Data Security and Your Business Continuity Plan Thursday 11th April 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘For small organisations, your data security plan can be an extension of your existing business continuity plan. This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you make suitable continuity plans for your care setting.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 1 – Staffing and Roles Wednesday 1st May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part one of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to staffing and Roles and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 2 – Policies and Procedures Wednesday 8th May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part two of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to Policies and Procedures and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
Data Protection – ROPA/IAR and DPIA Tuesday 14th May 2024 10:30am – 11:30am ‘Join this webinar if you want to learn more about your legal obligations as a care provider under The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), particularly how you manage personal and sensitive data.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 3 – Data Security Wednesday 22nd May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is part three of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to Data Security and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
Data Security and Your Business Continuity Plan Tuesday 28th May 2024 10:30am – 11:30am ‘For small organisations, your data security plan can be an extension of your existing business continuity plan. This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you make suitable continuity plans for your care setting.’ Click here to find out more and book →
DSPT Interactive Workshop Week 4 – IT Systems and Devices Wednesday 29th May 2024 13:30pm – 14:30pm ‘This week is the final part of a four week workshop covering each section of the DSPT. During this final workshop we will look at the DSPT section relating to IT Systems & Devices and help you navigate through the toolkit to achieve ‘Standards Met’ when you republish your DSPT.’ Click here to find out more and book →
