1. we help to improve social care standards May 2012 A Skilled and Confident Workforce for the Challenges Ahead

2. Workforce Planning Right People, Right Jobs, Right Skills to provide personalised and quality services

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Networking & Engagement Skills for Care Sussex Area Network Workshops & Presentations E-news E-Networks Area Officer

8. Contact Details Karen Stevens, Area Officer - Sussex Telephone: 01903 752280 or 07969749 541 Email: Karen.stevens@skillsforcare.org.ukKaren.stevens@skillsforcare.org.uk Web site : www.skillsforcare.org.ukwww.skillsforcare.org.uk