New Self-Directed Support (SDS) materials & resources
The new Social Care (Self-Directed Support)(Scotland) Act 2013 came into force last month and there are a new suite of materials and resources available to support it’s launch. You can
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New mobile apps for Modern Apprentice frameworks in Scotland
Following the launch of the new Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have reviewed the Modern Apprentice (MA) Frameworks in social services in Scotland. The
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Developed by social workers – the new App to help professional development
A free phone app to help social workers in England plan and evidence their professional development via their tablets and smart phones is now available to download for Apple and
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New ‘Care Certificate’ pilot for social care workers & healthcare assistants
Following the publication of Robert Francis QC’s report into the failings of Mid Staffordshire Hospital, Camilla Cavendish was asked to review the roles of healthcare assistants and social care workers
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Have your say on the Care Bill learning and development programme
Social care employers are being urged to have their say on a learning and development plan designed to identify which roles will be affected by the Care Bill. The sector
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10 ways to get out of a career cul-de-sac
Sometimes in our careers we end up in a place in which we never planned to be, a bit like driving up a cul-de-sac and having to do a U-turn
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