Workforce Development Network
What is the Workforce Development Network?
The Workforce Development Network brings together people from across the voluntary sector social services workforce to share ideas, knowledge and practice and work together to help influence change.
Sharing ideas, information and practice…
The Network holds quarterly meetings in two venues – generally one in Aberdeen and one in Stirling. Recent topics have included the skills agenda, developing induction programmes, and a meeting with representatives from the Scottish Government. All meetings provide an opportunity for networking with colleagues.
Influencing policy…
Network members are also invited to contribute to Workforce Unit responses to
relevant national policy consultations or working groups, either via email, telephone or at specially designed events. For example, consultations on end dates for registration, and the role of the Chief Social Worker.
Why should I join?
Network members receive emails with information and updates about Network events, consultations and other invitations to get involved in influencing the voluntary sector workforce development. Network events will enable you to meet with colleagues from across the voluntary sector to share practice and ideas. Network members take part in as many or as few events and consultations as they like.
How to join the Network
If you would like to join the Workforce Development Network, please e-mail Laura Weir at
vswu.admin@ccpscotland.org
Please give your name, organisation and contact details, stating that you would like to join the Network and are happy to receive information by email.
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Network meetings
Next meetings
The next Workforce Development Network meetings will be held on:
- Wednesday 26th August - Aberdeen
- Thursday 27th August - Stirling
More information will be released soon.
Previous meetings
Aberdeen 21 May, Edinburgh 22 May
The Summer network meetings focused on Induction and Recognition of Prior informal Learning (RPL). Dr Alison Howard of the SSSC presented a range of materials to assist the development of a comprehensive induction programme. She also presented a range of guidance and resources regarding RPL for mentors and learners.
Click here for notes and slides from the meetings.
Stirling 20 March, Aberdeen 24th March 2009
The Spring network meetings looked at the initial findings from the Workforce Unit's research into the impact that re-tendering has on the workforce.
There was also a presentation from Cheryl Campbell of the SSSC looking at registration issues, including the new required registration dates.
Download the presentations:
Re-tendering and the voluntary sector workforce
Registration with the SSSC
Click here for a link to a summary of the question and answer session with Cheryl.
Stirling 5 December, Aberdeen 9 December
The December Network meetings included a presentation from the Workforce Unit Director on personalisation and its impact on the workforce. There was also a presentation on the Higher Education Certificate in Person Centred Approaches.
Download the presentations:
Personalisation and the workforce
Higher Education Certificate in Person Centred Approaches
Stirling 19 September, Aberdeen 23 September
The September Network meetings looked at issues relating to Learning and Leadership for Practice.
There was a presentation on the recently launched Social Services Knowledge Scotland portal and a session on the SVQ Leadership and Management for Care award.
There was also an opportunity to discuss the Scottish Government's consultation on end dates for registration, although at the time of the meeting the full consultation document had yet to be published.
Social Services Knowledge Scotland - presentation
Leadership and Management for Care - presentation
End dates for registration consultation - presentation
Aberdeen 18th June, Glasgow 20th June 2008
The June Network meetings focussed on skills development and the workforce, with an opportunity also to discuss the proposed changes to the SSSC's conduct rules.
Aberdeen and Glasgow notes
Skills Development Scotland - Aberdeen presentation
Skills for Care and Development - Aberdeen presentation
Skills Development Scotland - Glasgow presentation
Scottish Social Services Council - Aberdeen and Glasgow presentation
Edinburgh 12th March, Aberdeen 18th March 2008
These Workforce Development meetings gave Network members the opportunity
to discuss workforce issues with Scottish Government representatives.
Edinburgh and Aberdeen notes
Glasgow 9th October, Aberdeen 11th October 2007- Business Bytes, Learning Resources & identifying organisational skills and training needs…
The 13th and 14th Network meetings included a presentation from LearnDirect Scotland for Business. Learn Direct Scotland for Business offers a range of free support and resources to organisations. This event will look at some of these free services.
Glasgow October 2007 Network Notes
Aberdeen October 2007 Network Notes
LearnDirect Scotland for Business Presentation at October 2007 Network meetings
12th June 2007, (Aberdeen) - 'Innovative Induction'
The twelfth meeting of the Workforce Development Network explored induction practices. Keith Quinn from the SSSC introduced the induction guidance 'preparing for practice' and Hazel Walker from Alzheimers' Scotland introduced their induction pack. Both presentations can be accessed below:
Aberdeen June 2007 Network notes
Keith Quinn (SSSC) - Induction Guidance presentation
Hazel Walker - Alzheimers' Scotland induction guidance
7th June 2007, (Glasgow) - 'Involving Service Users in Learning and Development'
The eleventh meeting of the Workforce Development Network was a training session delivered by the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilties. (SCLD). The session explored the methods that organisations can use to involve service users in learning and development.
Glasgow June 2007 Network Notes
9th March 2007, (Aberdeen) - 'Options for training'
The tenth meeting of the Workforce Development Network focussed on various options available when choosing training, such as setting up an SVQ Assessment Centre, or using flexible or distance learning approaches.
Aberdeen network 09.03.07 notes
23rd February 2007, (Edinburgh) - 'Innovative induction'
At the ninth meeting of the Workforce Development Network Keith Quinn from the Scottish Social Services Council introduced the new induction guidance from the SSSC. Donald Mackinnon demonstrated Key Housing's induction programme.
Edinburgh Network 23.02.07 notes
Keith Quinn (SSSC) - Induction Guidance presentation
Donald Mackinnon (Key Housing) - Induction presentation
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