we help to improve social care standards May 2012 A Skilled and Confident Workforce for the Challenges Ahead
Workforce Planning Right People, Right Jobs, Right Skills to provide personalised and quality services
Support with Analysing National Minimum Data Set – Social Care ( 21,000 worker records in Sussex) –80% female –70% are over 35 years old, 22% over 55 and 10% under 25 –21.4 % turnover Workforce Research, Recruitment & Retention and Career Pathway tools
Support with Planning Guidance on the staff requirements of the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards Learning from innovative ways of working e.g. assistive technology Developing Integrated Worker Good practice – Common Core Principles (Dementia, Carers, End of Life & Self Care) “Only a Footstep Away” - Neighbourhoods and community skills development
Support with Delivering Workforce Development Good practice guides - dementia workforce development guide, end of life care guide New Qualifications – Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) Frameworks and Standards Workforce Development Funding Apprenticeships & Careers Care Training Code – selecting training providers Individual Employers and their requirements
Support with Reviewing & Evaluating Research –Skills for Care’s research (2011) demonstrated a link between qualification levels of staff and higher CQC ratings Impact of training on the workforce Improved staff morale / lower turnover (32%) Improved productivity (28%) Improved User Satisfaction (23%) Positive Outcomes for People Who Use Services and Carers – Carers Matters Everybody's Business, Common Core Principles
Networking & Engagement Skills for Care Sussex Area Network Workshops & Presentations E-news E-Networks Area Officer
Contact Details Karen Stevens, Area Officer - Sussex Telephone: or Web site :