Care Act 2014 how prepared are you Workforce

Care Act 2014 how prepared are you? Workforce capacity planning and learning and development

Care Act 2014 Introduction Care Act animation

Brief overview § Single new Act with well-being at it’s heart § Major reform of the legal framework for adult care and support in England: § duties of local authorities § rights of those in need of care and support § support to carers § changes to the funding system § Significant implications for the adult social care workforce in England

How can we help? Implementation support The workforce capacity planning programme The learning and development programme

Workforce capacity planning The right number of people in the right roles? § How ready are you? – workforce readiness tool § Thinking through the issues and making change happen – workforce capacity planning model § Making the changes – case studies

Learning and development People with the skills and knowledge to implement the changes § The learning and development programme covers the Act and its statutory guidance, focusing on the key changes introduced § It includes a suite of materials, rather than an ‘off the peg’ training pack § The materials can be tailored to meet individual and local learning and development needs whilst maintaining national consistency § There is a guide to help people navigate and get the best from the materials § They can be used by everyone in the adult social care workforce

Small group discussion Now you’ve heard about what we have to offer, what do you need to be thinking about/doing to prepare for the implementation of the changes

Main group Feedback and discussion

Further information Links and additional resources § § § Workforce readiness tool Workforce capacity planning model § Workforce commissioning Case studies: § § § Bolton Thurrock Oxfordshire Wigan Enfield Care Act learning and development materials Guide to the Care Act 2014 learning and development programme § Curriculum guide for social workers § Prospectus of workforce development solutions and support