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 visit the MILE pathway website to access updates on the latest resources we come across as well as all of our previous newsletters.
The key topic for this week’s newsletter is Strengths-based leadership. Strengths-based leadership in health and social care focuses on identifying and leveraging the unique skills and abilities of individuals and teams to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
‘The Annual West Sussex Care Awards took place on the evening of 23rd May 2024, at the prestigious Long Furlong Barn in Worthing, honouring the outstanding dedication and achievements of professionals and volunteers in the care sector. The event highlighted the exceptional contributions of individuals and organisations committed to providing exemplary care services in West Sussex.’ – West Sussex Partners in Care
Click here to read the full press release to find out more about the awards →
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.
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 have any feedback or requests for future newsletter topics please send them to our project lead Juliet Smith as we would love to hear from you!
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Don’t forget you can also access all of our previous newsletters by clicking here →
Effective communication between staff and the individuals they support is essential for accurately identifying needs and fostering trust in care relationships. Strong communication skills can enable care workers to tailor their approach to the preferences of those under their care, promoting dignity and autonomy.
This newsletter shares courses aimed at enhancing staff communication skills across various essential areas, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of person-centred care provided by your service.
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
Proxy Medication Ordering: A Bite-Sized Online Workshop
Date: Tuesday 4th June at 11:00am
Description: A concise workshop on the essentials of proxy
medication ordering.
Cost: Free
Visit the Sussex Digital In-Reach Team’s eventbrite page to view the full list of sessions →
Welcome to another update on ‘what’s new in adult social care’ showcasing some of the key courses and resources for social care leaders. It’s been a year since we launched MILE and we have loved working with you all. I hope you have enjoyed the website, the newsletters, and any other support we have been able to offer.
We are hoping we can continue in some form beyond April 2024 and will certainly keep in touch with all the latest development opportunities via our weekly newsletters. We would be really grateful for your feedback as it helps us to improve and lets us know that what we are doing supports you.
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This week’s newsletter explores ways to create a collaborative workplace culture to improve the quality of services offered in a health and social care setting.
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.
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