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CCPS Workforce Network Meeting. Norton Park, Edinburgh 1 st October 2012. Judith Midgley, CCPS Workforce Associate Caroline Sturgeon, SSSC Adviser, Workforce Development and Planning & Cheryl Campbell, SSSC Senior Registration Officer. Programme for Afternoon.
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CCPS Workforce Network Meeting Norton Park, Edinburgh 1st October 2012
Judith Midgley, CCPS Workforce Associate Caroline Sturgeon, SSSC Adviser, Workforce Development and Planning & Cheryl Campbell, SSSC Senior Registration Officer Programme for Afternoon
Why are we proposing to consolidate the Register? Currently… • Register has 18 parts • This is set to increase Feedback from the sector suggests… • Structure doesn’t reflect workforce deployment • Some workers need to Register on more than one part • Need for an increasingly flexible workforce
Scope of the consultation Consultation includes: • All parts of the Register for social service workers in function related roles This consultation does not include Register parts for: • Social worker • Social work student • Staff of the Care Inspectorate
Overview of our proposal 1. Consolidate the Structure of the Register • Propose 2 parts: Adult Services & Children’s Services • Each part would have 4 functional roles: • Manager • Supervisor • Practitioner • Support Worker.
Proposed structure would look like this: *Please note, the qualifications listed are just examples, full lists of the qualifications we accept for Registration are on the SSSC website.
What would this mean in practice? • Individuals able to move between service settings (within either Adult or Children’s services) without having to re-register, if they remain within the same job function • Reduce number of people who have to register on 2 parts • Current qualification requirements would be retained • Where qualification requirements differ, if moving to a different job role, a condition may be put on your registration
Proposal 2: Standardise Renewal periods for Registration • Propose to standardise renewal periods to 5 years • This would apply to everyone on the proposed 2 new parts of the Register
Proposal 3: Streamline Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) requirements • PRTL should be completed on an annual basis • Propose PRTL requirement of 5 days (30 hours) per year. • This must include 2 days (12 hours) specifically in relation to the protection of vulnerable people
What would this mean in practice? Standardising PRTL
What can count for PRTL? Variety of formal and informal learning opportunities may count towards PRTL, for example: • Formal training courses • Reading / self directed learning • Supervision/team meetings/development time/work/seminars which demonstrate a reflective approach to learning • Experiential learning/job shadowing Reflecting on learning, and showing how this has helped inform practice is essential.
And finally….next steps for consultation • Consultation closes 10 October 2012 • SSSC will analyse responses and submit formal report and recommendations to Council • If Council agrees any changes, then SSSC intends to begin implementation from Spring 2013 onwards • You views on how best to implement changes are sought in the consultation
Proposal 1: to change the structure of the Register *Please note, the qualifications listed are just examples, full lists of the qualifications we accept for Registration are on the SSSC website.
Proposal 2: Standardise Renewal periods for Registration • Propose to standardise renewal periods to 5 years • This would apply to everyone on the proposed 2 new parts of the Register
Proposal 3: Streamline Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) requirements • PRTL should be completed on an annual basis • Propose PRTL requirement of 5 days (30 hours) per year. • This must include 2 days (12 hours) specifically in relation to the protection of vulnerable people
Implementation of changes to the Register • Would any of the following be useful? • Implementation plan on website + sent to counter signatories • Online briefings for employers • Email notification sent to each registrant + on website • Info in e-bulletin & newsletter • Printable posters and leaflets available on website • Please make further suggestions to support implementation
Consultation closes on 10th October 2012. Please submit your responses online at www.sssc.uk.com (consultations page) For more details, email consultations@sssc.uk.com
Workforce Network Consultation Key Issues Network Focus Network Operation
Workforce Key Issues Function & Regulation Learning and Development Reward and Recognition
Function & Regulation • Current SSSC consultation on consolidation of the register • Defining function when working for individual(s) in personalised services • Registered support workers v unregistered PAs (Collaborative working with Providers & Personalisation Programme )
Learning & Development • Skills for Personalisation/SDS • NOS Review (Leadership & Management, Housing Support) • Integration of health & adult social care • Increasing use of assistive technology • Risk Enablement & Adult Protection • VSDF
Reward & Recognition • Living Wage • Mitigating erosion of Terms & Conditions • Status & Value • Link to service quality
Workforce Network Focus • Information: To improve the ability of CCPS members to engage with the national workforce agenda, and • Policy: To improve the impact CCPS member organisations are able to make on the national policy agenda, through acting as a voice of and advocating for CCPS member interests.
Workforce Network Operation Members’ Only Virtual Consultation Meetings as required