Greater Manchester
Social Care Academy

Skills for Care has been commissioned by the Department of Health & Social Care to develop a specification for a level 2 Care Certificate, find further information HERE

in Health and Social Care

Builds upon the Level 2 diploma with more in-depth knowledge and practical skills.

Explores topics like personal development, equality and inclusion, supporting individuals with specific needs, and promoting health and well-being.

Can lead to roles with greater responsibility and opportunities for career progression.

To search for courses please go to National Careers Service

To learn more about the courses available, click on the titles below:

• Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Acorn Level 4 in Leadership and Management Training
• GM Social Care & Health Virtual Workforce Bitesize Sessions

Free Disability Confident Webinars

Open to Everyone

Microlinkpc has teamed up with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver a series of webinars from April to October 2024.

These webinars will offer comprehensive insights into fostering inclusivity and support in the workplace. Topics range from understanding reasonable adjustments to prioritising mental health and well-being, addressing the impact of menopause, and embracing neurodiversity. Speakers share best practices, legal implications, and personal experiences, offering practical strategies for creating inclusive environments.

Don’t miss out!

25th April: Disability Confident Leaders Share Best Practices

25th July: Addressing the Impact of Menopause in the Workplace

26th September: Embracing Autism and Neurodiversity in the Workplace

31st October: Maximising Employment Schemes for UK Businesses

For more information, visit https://www.microlinkpc.com/events/

Or go to the page of Training Opportunities!

An apprenticeship is a structured program where individuals learn a specific profession through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. It’s a hands-on approach to learning that allows apprentices to gain practical skills directly in the workplace under the guidance of experienced professionals. Apprentices can be either an existing employees looking to upskill or a new member of staff.

Here’s how it typically works: an apprentice works for an employer, known as a sponsor, and receives training and mentorship from skilled workers or mentors within that organization. The apprentice learns the essential skills by carrying out the job role and the training provider covers the knowledge and theory aspects.

Current Social care Apprenticeship options are can be found here.

Many organisations expect seniors/team leaders to have or be working towards a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship and managers/registered managers to have or be working towards a Level 5 Leader in Adult Care apprenticeship. For more information, please visit here.

Hear from Aaron who completed an apprenticeship to progress into an Occupational Therapist role at Stockport Council.

Digital Skills

To learn more about the courses available, click on the titles below:

• Free cyber security e-learning here

• Skills for Care has launched seven free bitesize e-learning modules mapped to the Digital Skills Framework. click here
• Digital Leadership Programme for Registered Managers: click here

Resources 

• Digitising Social Care website  is a useful tool if you are an adult social care provider in England looking to adopt or implement new technology.
• The Digital Skills Framework that Skills for Care were commissioned to develop by NHS TD
• Community of Practice for Digital Champions: here

We also have ongoing support for GM ASC Providers with the Data Security Protection Toolkit, contact is dspt@skillsforcare.org.uk

You could choose to specialise in a particular area of care e.g Dementia or Palliative Care

See our Training pages for more ideas!