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Previous EventsWorkforce Unit & Tayforth Social Services Learning Network - CPD eventTaking place on 24 June in Stirling, this half day learning event is the first in a series of events the Workforce Unit and Tayforth Social Services Learning Network will be running to support the implementation of the Continuous Learning Framework. This event is aimed at social service managers registered or due to register with the SSSC. It will support you to plan to meet the Post Registration and Training Requirements (PRTL) for
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Engagement - we want it to work! Values, encouraging citizen leadership & involving the users of services in all aspects of learning and development.this workshop will look at the importance of meaningful engagement, and the benefits it can bring to both staff and the users of services. |
Aberdeen, 10th September 10.30am - 3.30pm Lisa Curtice (SCLD) |
Continuing Professional Development CPD - what counts, what doesn't count? How can we maximise the benefits of CPD, link CPD to supervision and appraisal, and develop a CPD profile and portfolio? As part of the course you will develop (and take home) a draft plan for yourself and your organisation, and receive a follow-up report as a compendium of ideas from the day. |
Edinburgh, 18th September 10am - 3.30pm Mike Martin (Independent Consultant and Trainer)
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Person Centred Approaches How can we develop truly person centred services? This workshop will explore the role of effective communication, and look to innovative examples of practice such as the Eden Alternative and community based initiatives. |
Glasgow, 20th September 10am - 3.30pm Liz Willetts (SCA), Rachael Ball (Neighbourhood Networks) and Janet Miller (VSSSWU) |
Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring What contribution can supervision, coaching and mentoring play in inspiring and supporting learning and development in your organisation? This session will explore the skills required for each of these roles and look at practical approaches to help your organisation. |
Stirling, 24th September 10am - 3.30pm Pat Sinclair (Viewpoint Housing Association) |
All training sessions cost £25. To book your place, please contact Laura Weir on 01786 849 752, or email vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org
The Workforce Unit will be hosting 'Funding for training' events and meetings of the Workforce Development Network in May / June 2007 - details follow. For more information or to book places at these events contact Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org or telephone 01786 849752.
NB: Please note an additional 'Funding for Training' event has now been scheduled for Stirling, 21st June.
'Funding for training' and the Network events are open to everyone - please register for a half or full day as applicable. A lunch will be provided at all events. The Workforce Unit can provide travel expenses for small voluntary organisations attending these events, while these events may also contribute to your Post Registration Training and Learning Requirements (PRTL). Please e-mail Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org for more information.
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Edinburgh - Gillis Centre (Friday 18th May) |
'Funding for training' roadshow - find out about key funding streams for learning and development within the voluntary sector. See below for more details. |
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Glasgow - Mitchell Library (Thursday 7th June) |
'Funding for training' roadshow - find out about key funding streams for learning and development within the voluntary sector. See below for more details. |
'Involving Service Users in Learning and Development' - join us for a training session led by Gillian Clifford of the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD). NB: 'Involving service users in learning and development' is fully booked. Please contact Laura Weir to join the waiting list and to be kept informed about any re-run of this event. |
Aberdeen - The Foyer (Tuesday 12th June) |
'Funding for training' roadshow - find out about key funding streams for learning and development within the voluntary sector. See below for more details. |
'Innovative Induction' - Find out about the SSSC's new induction guidance, and share ideas on developing innovative induction programmes. (Network event - see below for more details.) |
Stirling - Volunteer Development Scotland (Thursday 21st June) |
'Funding for training' roadshow - find out about key funding streams for learning and development within the voluntary sector. See below for more details. | - |
Funding for Training Roadshows How can voluntary sector social service organisations access financial support to meet training costs? What initiatives exist to support workforce development? The ‘Funding for Training’ events from the Voluntary Sector Social Services Workforce Unit will provide delegates with a chance to hear about policy developments that will affect your organisation and will offer the following: - An exploration of key funding sources for learning and development in social services, including the Voluntary Sector Development Fund, Individual Learning Accounts and Section 9 Funding. Staff from ILA Scotland and Return to Learn will be present to provide information and answer your questions; - A chance to learn about and discuss initiatives that can support organisations with workforce development, including Regional Learning Networks and the Centres for Excellence; - An opportunity to share thoughts and observations about funding streams and policies at a time when a review of the way funding for training is dispersed is under discussion. Roadshow dates Edinburgh 18th May, Gillis Centre (10.30am - 12.30pm) Glasgow 7th June, Mitchell Library (10.30am - 12.30pm) Aberdeen 12th June, The Foyer (10.30am - 12.30pm) Stirling 21st June, Volunteer Development Scotland (10.30am - 12.30pm) Tea and coffee will be available at all events from 10am, and a lunch will be provided. The Glasgow and Aberdeen 'Funding for training' events will be followed by a meeting of the Workforce Development Network (See right) |
Workforce Development Network events The Unit’s Workforce Development Network will be hosting two events in June: Glasgow 7th June, Mitchell Library (1.15pm - 3.30pm: 'Involving Service Users in Learning and Development' - join us for a training session led by Gillian Clifford of the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD). NB: 'Involving Service Users in learning and development' is fully booked. Please contact Laura Weir to join the waiting list and to be kept informed about any re-run of this event. Aberdeen 12th June, The Foyer (1.15pm - 3.30pm: 'Innovative Induction' - Find out about the SSSC's new induction guidance, and share ideas on developing innovative induction programmes. Lunch will be available from 12.30pm. These network events will be preceded by a 'funding for training' roadshow in the morning. (see left)
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Afternoon: 1.15pm - 3.30pm
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Edinburgh (23rd February) Hanover Conference Centre, 95 Macdonald Road |
Workforce Planning Roadshow | Innovative Induction Workshop (Network meeting - all welcome) |
Inverness (6th March) Spectrum Centre, I Margaret Street |
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Aberdeen (9th March) Marywell Centre, Marywell Street |
Workforce Planning Roadshow | Options for training event (Network meeting - all welcome) |
Hamilton (19th March) Avon Bridge Hotel, Carlisle Road |
Supporting People Enabling Unit event - click here for more details. | Workforce Planning Roadshow |
Dumfries (22nd March) Browne House, Crichton University Campus |
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Workforce Planning Roadshows What kind of workforce will your organisation need if it is to provide excellent services in the future? How can you put plans in place now to help this vision for the future become a reality? Workforce Planning Roadshows will look at the following issues: - Workforce planing - what's involved and where do we start? - Introduction to the key stages in Workforce Planning - Tools and Techniques for planning your workforce (including training needs analysis) - Maximising the potential of your current and future workforce Copies of the Workforce Unit’s Workforce Planning Toolkit and Funding Guide will be available at all events. See table above for times. |
Workforce Development Network Meetings All welcome to attend: Innovative Induction Workshop (After the Edinburgh Roadshow, 23rd Feb) Keith Quinn from the Scottish Social Services Council will introduce the new induction guidance from the SSSC. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, and sharing tips for developing innovative induction programmes within your own organisation. Options for Training Event (After the Aberdeen Roadshow, 9th March) This event will look at the various options available when choosing training, such as setting up an SVQ Assessment Centre, or using flexible or distance learning approaches. Supporting People Provider’s Event (Before the Hamilton Roadshow, 19th March) This event will consider national and local developments on Supporting People particularly with regard to service reviews, commissioning and progress on full contracts. Visit http://www.ccpscotland.org/spunit/ for more details. |
Copies of the Unit’s new Workforce Planning toolkit will be available at these events. The toolkit can be downloaded from http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/info/publications.php
Alternatively, contact Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org or telephone 01786 849752 to register for your free copy.
For more information about the Workforce Development Network visit:
http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/network/
The Workforce Development Network will hold two meetings in December 2006.
4th December 2006, 10.30 - 1.30pm (Edinburgh) - 'Meet the Executive'
This is an opportunity to explore roles, remits and policies of different departments of the Scottish Executive that relate to voluntary sector social services.
Billy Renfrew, Policy Officer with the Social Work Services Policy Division and Geoff Pearson, Head of the Third Sector Team in the Voluntary Issues and Social Inclusion Division will give short presentations followed by plenty of time for discussion. This is your chance to ask those questions you’ve always wanted to ask, directly to Scottish Executive staff.
8th December 2006, 10.30 - 1.30pm (Aberdeen) - 'Developing CPD portfolios'
Valuing the continuing professional development of all staff is essential if we are to build a confident, competent workforce.
This practical session will look at recognising and reflecting on CPD opportunities, and Bert Lawrie of VSA will share his experience of developing CPD portfolios.
Delegates are encouraged to bring along any CPD ideas or experiences they are willing to share.
More information about the Workforce Development Network can be found at:
http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/network/
Please contact Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org for more information and to register for either or both of these events.
The Workforce Unit will be hosting an event to discuss the current consultation on Modern Apprenticeships. This event will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday 24th October between 10.30-12.30pm and a lunch will be provided. If you would like to attend please contact Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org
Background
The Scottish Executive has published a consultation with the aim of improving the Modern Apprenticeship Programme (MAs). Since its introduction in the mid 1990s the programme has gone from strength to strength. Originally designed as a tool to support a valid and structured mechanism for developing young people's skills and competence in the workplace, it has evolved into a far broader programme.
Employers quickly identified the benefits of this approach and have enthusiastically used MAs as an integral component of their workforce development strategies, so much so that there are now around 16,000 employers actively engaged in the MA programme. Against this background, the Executive aims to refine the current MA programme and ensure it is fit for the needs of the 21st century.
The overall number of Modern Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care will be reduced by around 50% for 2006/07. It is therefore crucial that the voluntary sector offer their contributions on the impact and benefits of these programmes in the social services sector.
The consultation can be downloaded from
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/08/11114908/0
The next meetings of the Workforce Development Network will take place as follows:
5th September 2006, 10.30 - 12.30 (Grampian Society for the Blind, 21 John Street, Aberdeen)
6th September 2006, 10.30 - 12.30 (Key Housing, Savoy Tower, 77 Renfrew Street, Glasgow)
Please contact Laura Weir at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org for more information and to register for these events. Altnernatively, visit http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/network/ for more information about the Workforce Development Network.
Voluntary sector social services operate within a landscape of social, political and demographic change. The Workforce Unit Roadshows will offer you the chance to hear about current policy initiatives, such as the National Workforce Strategy and the 21st Century Review of Social Work, and will consider the implications for your organisation.
Workshops will enable participants to discuss and share good practice ideas on the following topics:
18th April 2006 – Perth (NB. Perth event postponed - contact Laura at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org for more information).
26th April 2006 – Inverness
8th May 2006 – Glasgow
16th May 2006 –Shetland
26 May 2006 – Aberdeen
9th June 2006 – Dumfries
15th June 2006 – Edinburgh
You can download a booking form for these events below:
The Edinburgh event will be followed by a meeting of the Workforce Development Network. For further details about the Workforce Development network visit: http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/network/
Skills for Business and the SSSC are holding a series of events in March 2006 to introduce stakeholders to the role and function of Skill for Care and Development (the new Sector Skills Council for the care sector). The event will also highlight the role of Learning Networks as a means of engaging with employers on a range of workforce development issues.
More information (and a booking form) can be downloaded below:
Skills for Care and Development consultation events flyer (March 2006)
Skills for Care and Development consultation events booking form (March 2006)
The Supporting People Enabling Unit, the Voluntary Sector Social Services Workforce Unit and SSSC are jointly hosting a seminar programme which aims to help providers gain a better understanding of the new qualification framework for housing support service staff. In particular delegates will be able to discuss:
The seminars will be particularly useful for Training Officers and Senior Managers with responsibility for staff development and will take place from 10 am – 12.45pm on the following dates:
There is no charge for these events but delegates must register in advance. Booking forms can be downloaded here or by contacting vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org
A feedback report from the 'Developing the Housing Support Workforce' seminars is available at
http://www.ccpscotland.org/workforceunit/info/documents/HousingSupportSeminarReport.pdf
The second meeting of the Workforce Development Network will take place in the Workforce Unit's offices (Unit 157/158, Stirling Enterprise Park) on Thursday, 8th December 2005, 10.00am - 12.00pm.
The meeting will look at practical approaches to Recognising Prior Learning. Alison Harold from SSSC, and Carla Findlay from Cora Learning will give presentations. It is hoped that the meeting will be as interactive and practical as possible. Alll members are invited to contribute, so please bring along any information that could be used as case studies!
If you’d like to join the Workforce Development Network please e-mail Laura / Pamela at vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org
One of the outcomes of our discussions with you at our roadshows has been a request for some ownership of the work of the unit by the voluntary sector. To this end we would like not only to support existing networks, but to establish a Workforce Development Network to optimise collaboration and consultation with you.
Please do sign up to this network, which will consult by letter, email and through meetings, seminars and events. Such a network will provide a source of individuals and organisations upon whom we can call when advice, support and knowledge are needed from those of you directly in touch with issues as they affect the sector, and in turn provide you with a forum for discussion and collaboration with both the Unit and colleagues who share similar interests within the sector.
All we are asking for at this stage is an initial sign up to the network. A short questionnaire will then be emailed to you so that we can find out about your specific interests, and gauge the level of involvement that you would envisage taking in this network. Participation will be at a level that suits you. Your help will greatly enhance the effectiveness of the Unit’s work. Be reassured that even if you do not sign up to the network, you will continue to receive mailings from the unit and the opportunity to attend unit events.
The inaugural meeting of the network will be taking place in Stirling on 28th September.
The Scottish Practice Learning Project, Community Care Providers Scotland, and the Workforce Unit are hosting a series of events to help voluntary sector organisations find out more about the development of Learning Networks.
The new Networks will open up exciting new opportunities for supporting a whole range of training and development throughout the social services sector, and we want to make sure that the voluntary sector can play a big part in their success.
This is your chance to influence the development of the Networks and make the views of your organisation heard.
Events are free, but places are limited, so please email vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org to reserve your place. Altneratively, a booking form can be downloaded from here.
Workforce Unit Consultation event on Qualifications for Housing Support / 21st Century Social Work Review
The Workforce Unit will be preparing responses to two major consultations taking place at present:
·SSSC Consultation on Qualifications for Housing Support: http://www.sssc.uk.com/SSSC.Web/Documents/housing%20support%20consultation%20final%20version.pdf
·Scottish Executive Consultation on 21st Century Social Work Review: http://www.21csocialwork.org.uk/
A series of questions has been produced for each consultation document, and the Unit would like to know YOUR views on the issues they raise.
We will be hosting an informal Consultation morning on 22 June 2005 at our offices in Stirling to consider Qualifications for Housing Support (between 10am-11am) and the 21st Century Social Work Review (between 11.30am-12.30pm.) A buffet lunch will also be provided. All are welcome to attend either or both events – please complete the booking form which you can download from here.
We would also welcome an opportunity to hear your opinions and observations on these two consultations even if you cannot make this event – please e-mail these to neil.macleod@ccpscotland.org
The Voluntary Sector Social Services Workforce Unit's official launch will be in Inverness on the 28th of June at the Caledonian Stadium, with Euan Robson MSP (Deputy Minister for Education and Young People.)
The Guest Speaker at this event will be Alison Cairns (Rural Development and Programmes Manager, SCVO). The format will be similar to the roadshows, and you can book your place by completing the roadshow booking form (see below for more information).
The Workforce Unit is hosting a series of Regional Roadshows to enable service provider employers and interested parties to come together and discuss the key issues on the workforce development agenda. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and experiences and to influence workforce initiatives on a national scale.
At each event we will also welcome a guest speaker to give their views on the main workforce issues.
The Regional Roadshows will take place as follows:
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19th May |
Stirling |
Romy Langeland (Chief Executive, Aberlour Child Care Trust ) |
23rd May |
Aberdeen |
Kenneth Simpson (Chief Executive, Voluntary Service Aberdeen) |
31st May |
Glasgow |
Judith Midgely (Scottish Social Services Council Board Member) |
23rd June |
Edinburgh |
Karen Lax (Head of Education and Development, Social Work Services Policy Division) |
All events are free, and will run from 9.30am-1pm. Tea, coffee and lunch will also be provided.
Places are limited, so please complete the Booking Form below and return to us as soon as possible.
For more details please email caroline.sturgeon@ccpscotland.org