The UK population is ageing, with over 50% of UK adults expected to be 50 and over by 2035 (Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, 2022). As a manager in health and social care you will be keenly aware of the challenges that ageing presents. However, focusing on the more positive aspects of ageing rather than its limitations can help us cultivate an enriching environment where older adults are valued, respected and encouraged to flourish.
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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Date: Monday 24th June 2024 (welcome meeting) – Monday 13th January 2025
Course length: Six-month-long programme – Includes approx. 8-10 hours of self-study each week
Delivery mode: Online
Cost: £150 per participant which must be funded by the participants department/organisation.
Suitable for: First time managers in health or social care who lead a team and are keen to develop their leadership behaviours and skills and connect with colleagues across the Sussex wide system.
Qualification: NHS Leadership Academy Award in Health and Care Leadership.
Course description:
‘The programme will prepare you for the demands of leadership in the healthcare system today – and into the future. It will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver inspiring leadership. During the programme, you’ll cover eight units of study on leadership fundamentals along with four further units that relate to core management skills.’
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Course commitments:
Course dates:
The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd June (end of day). If you have any questions or require any assistance in completing the application please contact [email protected]
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This week is Dementia Action Week so we decided to dedicate this newsletter to supporting the campaign by sharing some key courses and resources that focus on gaining insight and increasing understanding.
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!
Please click here to access this week’s newsletter →
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.
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.
There have been many developments since MILE last covered recruitment in our June 2023 newsletter. For example, at the start of the year the government released information on the new care workforce pathway developed in partnership with Skills for Care to clearly define the key knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed for a career in social care.
We thought it was time to share more resources to help you navigate the complexities and challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the dynamic field of health and social care. This newsletter shares some of the latest insights, trends, and best practices to help your service thrive. As the world of social care recruitment is ever-changing, please expect more on this topic in our future newsletters!
Enhanced Leadership Pathway
