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Supporting our thriving professional social care community

Welcome to the Greater Manchester Social Care Academy. A best-practice virtual learning and careers hub for anyone who is, or wants to be, a part of our region’s thriving professional adult social care community. That includes people interested in starting or progressing their career, employers in the sector and those responsible for offering career advice and guidance.

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FALLS PREVENTION MOBILE LEARNING

FALLS PREVENTION MOBILE LEARNING
Free training provision – mobile microlearning around falls prevention.

FINDING A LIGHT IN DEMENTIA TRAINING

Are you part of a team supporting individuals with learning disabilities and dementia and looking to improve your ability to connect and communicate with those living with dementia?
Tuesday 10th and Thursday 29th May. 9am – 4pm. On Zoom

Civility & Respect Video Learning Resources – NHS England North West

Discover resources designed to raise awareness and encourage reflection on workplace behaviour focusing on fostering a positive work environment.

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Starting you career

Learn about the different roles in adult social care and hear from those working in the sector about their experiences. You will also find advice and guidance on securing your first role and starting your journey.


Progressing your career

Understand the progression opportunities available in adult social care and routes you can take to develop your skills and move forward in your career.


Finding training opportunities

Access a wide range of sector-specific training offers to enhance your skills and knowledge or develop your workforce.

*Please note The GM Social Care Academy (GM SCA) and the GM Training Hub (GMTH) are not responsible for the content of any training, offers other than those developed by ourselves and our partners, and cannot comment on the quality of training available.


Supporting your workforce

Explore effective ways to develop your workforce, including recruitment and retention strategies, workforce planning toolkits, employee wellbeing initiatives and more.


International Recruitment

Find valuable information on international recruitment for sponsors and overseas workers to ensure good practice in the sector.

 

 

Resources from the Academy & partners

Link through to Restructuring Social Care Services article

Restructuring Social Care Services

Care England has commissioned a series of three reports, beginning with Timely Intervention for Profitability and Compliance, with later instalments focusing on Quality and Financial KPIs and Governance and Risk Management.

Link through to Words from Evie, a Care Support Officer in Rochdale. article

Words from Evie, a Care Support Officer in Rochdale.

Evie started out as a Care Support Worker but quickly progressed and hasn’t looked back.

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