1. Skills for Care update
Laura Anthony
Locality Manager – SW London

2. Locality Manager support
Providing you with information about local funding opportunities and resources
Providing information, advice and guidance on workforce development
Sharing good workforce development practice
Providing local networking and learning opportunities

3. Workforce Development Funding
A funding stream from the Department of Health disseminated by Skills for Care
Contribution towards the costs of workers completing units and qualifications on the Qualifications & Credit Framework
Units / qualifications completed between January 2015 and March 2016 can be claimed for
New funding round to start in April – units / qualifications completed between January 2016 and March 2017 can be claimed for
Routed through employer-led partnerships
NMDS-SC requirement

4. How much can employers claim?
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (minimum of 46 credits) - up to £690
ƒLevel 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (minimum of 58 credits) - up to £870
ƒLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (minimum of 80 credits) - up to £1,200
ƒLevel 2 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (12 credits) - up to £180
ƒLevel 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management (26 credits) - up to £390

5. Knowledge based qualification
Level 4 Certificate – Introduction to Leadership & Management for Adult Care Services
Knowledge based qualification
Offers an alternative progression route for Level 3 workers, if their aim is future management rather than advanced practice
Aligns with the Level 5 Diploma
Delivery will start late 2016
Will incorporate the following areas (and more): Governance and regulatory processes; Communication; Relationships and partnership working; Person centred practice for positive outcomes; Professional development, supervision and performance management; Safeguarding

6. New resources / Upcoming events
Adult Safeguarding event – 23rd March
Safeguarding resources:
People Performance Management Toolkit:
E-learning list
Endorsed learning provider list

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