Mission Statement Rugby House exists to provide services for those who misuse alcohol and drugs, and to enable communities to understand how alcohol and drugs can affect everyday life

Workforce Targets Care Standards 2000 Introduction to funded training - Funded NVQs - Funded A1s NTA workforce targets

Barriers Training providers lack knowledge of drug and alcohol services. Not occupationally competent to assess DANOS Initial lack of understanding on our part of competency based qualifications Concerns re quality of provision Staff don’t met qualification criteria. Drug & alcohol services cross all 3 sector skills councils. Care, Justice and Health

Barriers NVQuonfusion

Rugby House Solutions NCFE Approved

Solutions Work as a satellite to an approved centre Train experienced staff to act as “expert witnesses” Clear service level agreements Regular meetings to monitor agreed targets Integrate into organisations structure and systems Be realistic about hidden costs & time constraints

TSIF Invited to join a local workforce partnership. Opportunity to access funding for employers First meeting ………

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TSIF Training strategy implementation funding Contribution to employer workforce development Skills for Care receives money from Department of Health

Skills for Care Managed through contracts with employer-led partnerships Lead Partner manages the contract Supports achievement of agreed NVQ units (£80 per unit = £640) Can be used to match fund Contributes £160 to A1 awards Supports completion of Induction awards (£80 per award)

Inductions Common induction standards - Understand principals of care - Understand organisation and role of worker - Maintain safety at work - Communicate effectively - Recognise and respond to abuse & neglect - Develop as a worker

Why use induction standards? Managers & supervisors don’t need an A1 award to assess Cross reference with DANOS units Relevant for all competency based routes. OCN and NVQ Supports core underpinning knowledge New standards for managers now available

Joining a Partnership Create your own! - London drug & alcohol workforce partnership - Current contract value - 176K - Rugby House lead partner – comprises 8 organisations - Opportunities for partnership working - More partners welcome! Joining a partnership has additional benefits.

Joining a Partnership Contact your Skills for Care regional office for a list of partnerships in your area Contact partnerships to find out what they offer and ask about administration charges & fees Request partnership pack Register with NMDS-SC Submit claims to lead partner as units completed.

European Social Fund Set up to improve employment opportunities in the EU 100% subsidy for training Mainly aimed at disadvantaged groups and small to medium sized employers (under 250 staff) Partnership bids

European social fund London Councils ESF Projects - last year drug and alcohol category London Development agency ESF Projects - Startwell Project Learning Skills Council ESF Projects - Pathways scheme for ex offenders - Delivery contract List of funded projects available on websites & in London SfC have produced a guide.

Train to Gain Programme funded by the Learning & Skills council Supports the costs of training your workforce Fully funds NVQ level 2 & 3 ….but must meet criteria! Funds skills for life at all levels Provides impartial skills brockerage.

Train To Gain New flexibilities introduced this year - Now includes volunteers - 20% of qualifications can be for those with previous qualifications - 42% employer contribution required Lack of occupationally competent assessors and clarity re the 20%

Apprenticeships Funded by the LSC – 25+ now funded Framework - key skills - technical certificate - nvq Criteria - employed - minimum wage upwards - no graduates

National Training Strategy Social care funding for local authorities Funding proved by the Department of Health to LA social services departments Support the training of social care staff across statutory, private & voluntary sectors Support varies – contact LAs you contract with to request information on training opportunities funded through the DOH

Leadership & Management Funded by Learning & Skills Council Each employer can benefit by up to £1,000 For key members of management Criteria - under 250 employees & based in London For further information contact: carol.smith@trianglefusion.co.uk

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