1. LCAS Registered Managers’ Network 7-06-16
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2. Registered Managers Registered Managers Networks
Supported by Skills for Care and LCAS. Each network:
is chaired by a registered manager
sets it’s own aims and purpose in line with the interests and needs of local managers, within the context of quality, leadership and learning & development
balances a mix of formal and informal discussions
represents an opportunity to engage collectively with local stakeholders, for instance commissioners or CQC representatives
meets a minimum of three times a year
Purpose:
Support Registered Managers (RM) to share ideas, good practice and solutions
Provide an arena for those in the same geographical areas to meet up and work towards improved quality in the sector
Led by Registered Managers themselves, so the topics discussed are always relevant to those attending
Reduce isolation at a local level by offering peer support
Give members the chance to invite and speak to people who can assist with the quality agenda, like regulators and commissioners
Enable collaboration - strength in numbers & cost savings!

3. Registered Managers Terms of Reference (ToR) Elect a chair who is a RM
Enable the network to be a ‘safe-place’
Enable any current RMs of adult social care provision in H&F, K&C and Westminster to join
Encourage participation of deputies or other emerging leaders
Participate in setting agendas in advance
Co-ownership with Skills for Care
Facilitate local peer support
Work in partnership

4. Registered Managers Role of the Chair Chair network meetings
Communicate with Peter and Donna outside of the meetings
Attend the scheduled meetings
Participate and agree a draft agenda ahead of each meeting
Ensure networks run smoothly & discussions are focused & supportive
Agree venues and refreshments
Support work to recruit and grow

5. Registered Managers Priority topics for networks
The aim of the network is to focus on personal support; quality; market shaping (via local links ); learning & development.
Table Discussions
What are your priorities, interest areas & possible organisations / people to invite ?
Please record on sheet provided
As part of feedback could mention:
Some of the topics Donna could offer presentations on
• Care Certificate
• CQC requirements
• Value Based recruitment & workforce planning
Creating positive workplace culture (also personalisation / dignity)
Integration (with health & housing) & new ways of working
Using NICE guidance
Qualifications and training
Social Care Commitment
Using learning materials in-house
And what is available through LBE Training

6. Registered Managers Learning & development
Manager Induction Standards (MIS)
The Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF)
L4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: the qualification for those wishing to become a registered manager
Leadership & Management programmes
Manager Induction Standards (MIS)
set out what new managers need to know and offer a good measure of practice. First step to equip new and aspiring managers to perform well in their role.  The closely associated Becoming the New Manager publication is currently being comprehensively updated into a new workbook and will be available from summer 2016 from our Bookshop
The Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF)
Describes the attitudes and behaviours needed for high quality leadership at all levels across the social care workforce. It focuses on the values and behaviours that provide the foundations for effective leadership in social care. 
Level 4 Certificate
Workers with excellent care and support skills may find themselves unprepared for the very different knowledge and skills required as a manager. While welcoming the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (2015) for senior practice roles, employers have continued to call for a direct route from Level 3 into management. The Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (Level 4 Certificate) addresses this progression need.
The Level 4 Certificate maps closely to Skills for Care’s Manager Induction Standards (2016) and both align with the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management of Adult Care (Level 5 Certificate). As such the Level 4 Certificate can also be used by managers new in post as an accredited route to the Manager Induction Standards.
Level 5 Diploma
Revised Level 5 Diploma available from January 2017
Leadership & Management programmes
on-going learning means that managers are better placed to support the delivery of quality care

7. Registered Managers Inspection and management resources
Skills for Care have published a broad portfolio, including:
Care Improvement Works
The People Performance Management Toolkit
On-going learning and development
Care Improvement Works
mapped to the CQC’s Key Lines of Enquiry, so you can choose the resources that'll help you in the areas you most need it.
The People Performance Management Toolkit
intended for line managers, this practical toolkit includes information around the positive and difficult parts of managing your people.
On-going learning and development
Guide includes:
How effective learning and development can lead to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce
P A list of the recommended minimum learning
P development areas in which adult care workers should be competent, includes info on legislation, links to CQC
When and how learning should be refreshed with examples
Statutory requirements regarding worker training and competence
How to support both care and non-care workers’ learning and development.
Has hints and tips throughout guide

8. Registered Managers Registered Managers Membership
membership certificate
refreshed registered managers handbook (2016)
newsletter with monthly ‘Cut Out and Keep’ updates  
opportunity to receive mentoring or become a mentor
access to our LinkedIn forum
the registered manager’s member logo  
an online toolkit - compare your leadership against the LQF
discounts on leadership programmes and HR support
Member benefits include:
welcome/renewal pack containing a membership certificate, further information on our resources and a copy of the refreshed (2016) registered managers handbook
your newsletter containing monthly ‘Cut Out and Keep’ updates to add to your handbook
the opportunity to receive mentoring or become a mentor for other registered managers and access to our LinkedIn forum, exclusively for managers
the registered manager’s member logo to use on communication materials
an online toolkit to help you compare your leadership against the LQF
discounts on leadership programmes and HR support – with further discounts to follow

9. How to find out more… SfC Donna Bunce 07825 318616
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