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National Eisteddfod, Wrexham 2011
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The Care Council is holding two events in the Wrexham Eisteddfod this year: Tuesday, 2 August, 11am-12pm, Societies Tent 1 The journalist, Beti George, will interview Elaine Davies from Iaith, the Welsh centre for language planning about commissioned research on the experience of health and social care service users through the medium of Welsh. Experts and the audience will have an opportunity to respond and ask questions and any comments will be fed into the consultation on the Strategic Framework on the use of Welsh in Health and Social Care Services due to start in October. Friday, 5 August, 3pm-4pm, Societies Tent 2 Question and answer session chaired by Arwel Ellis Owen discussing the future of social care services in Wales. A panel of experts will discuss ‘Confidence in Care: Which direction for Wales?’ A lively session with panellists Mark Drakeford AM, chair of the health and social care committee in the Assembly, Arwel Gwynn Jones, a Wrexham Councillor, and a representative from Age Cymru. More information will soon be available on the Care Council’s website. In the meantime, to reserve a space, contact Catrin Hughes on catrin.hughes@ccwales.org.uk or you can turn up on the day.
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Social care induction framework to be reviewed
The Care Council is to gather feedback as part of a review of the social care induction framework (SCIF). Feedback will be sought at events across Wales in the autumn and inputs will contribute the development of a new SCIF to reflect changes in vocational qualifications as part of the new Qualification and Credit Framework. It will also reflect changes to National Occupational Standards and aim to be aligned with induction for early years and childcare. The induction framework for social care provides a structured start for workers in the first 12 weeks of employment. It outlines the knowledge new employees need to carry out their role with people, and is used by employers to ensure new workers receive the learning they need to meet expected standards.
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Views sought for review of qualification framework
The Care Council will be holding an event to gather feedback on the revision of the qualification framework for social care workers (QFSC). The move to review the framework, originally published in 2003, comes following changes in mandatory registration of groups of social care workers; changes in vocational qualifications and revisions to some national minimum standards. Stephanie Coleman, Qualifications and Learning Manager at the Care Council, said: “Input to the review will be sought from training managers; learning providers; employers; service users and carers to ensure the framework is consistent with the organisation and requirements of the sector,” she added. To register your interest in the QFSC review event, please contact Stephanie Coleman by telephone on 029 2078 0668, or e-mail stephanie.coleman@ccwales.org.uk
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Let us know your feedback on QCF qualifications
The Care Council are currently collecting feedback about the sectors initial thoughts on the QCF qualifications and the units that are currently being used. The feedback gathered will then be collated and used as part of the review of units over a period of time.
We would love to have your feedback on the content of the units, any gaps, spelling and grammar mistakes, any difficulties in understanding what is being asked, any issues in relation to assessment or any other comments that you may have – both positive and negative. http://www.ccwales.org.uk/qualifications-and-careers
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Nominations sought for BASW Cymru Social Work Awards
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Nominations are currently being invited for the Social Work Awards (Cymru/Wales) 2011. The awards, organised by the British Association of Social Workers Cymru, are designed to raise the profile of social work and celebrate outstanding contributions to communities across Wales. Nomination forms and further details can be found on the BASW website www.basw.co.uk or by requests made to Sarah Starbuck (National Administrator, BASW Cymru) by e-mailing wales@basw.co.uk or calling 029 2044 4110. Care Council Adopts the National Principles for Public Engagement The Care Council fully and formally endorses the National Principles for Public Engagement, which provide an overarching framework to our service user and carer participation strategy. The National Principles for Public Engagement, were endorsed by the Welsh Government in March 2011. The Principles are the culmination of work developed under the guidance of Participation Cymru’s Advisory Panel and in consultation with organisations across Wales.
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NQSW survey
A student at the University of Bristol is conducting research into NQSWs' knowledge, attitudes and confidence in working with parents who misuse substances. The survey will take up to 10 minutes to complete and is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. https://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/sps/nqswpsm
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Care Council Adopts the National Principles for Public Engagement
The Care Council fully and formally endorses the National Principles for Public Engagement, which provide an overarching framework to our service user and carer participation strategy. The National Principles for Public Engagement, were endorsed by the Welsh Government in March 2011. The Principles are the culmination of work developed under the guidance of Participation Cymru’s Advisory Panel and in consultation with organisations across Wales.
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Sector events
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2 August, 11am – 12pm, Journalist Beti George will be interviewing Elaine Davies from Cwmni Iaith about the latest research on Welsh speakers’ experiences of social and health care services. Societies Tent 1, National Eisteddfod Wrexham. 5 August, 3pm – 4pm, Arwel Ellis Owen, chair of the Care Council for Wales will preside over a question and answer session discussing, ‘Do you have Confidence in Care?’ Societies Tent 2, National Eisteddfod Wrexham. 20 Sept. 2011, 10am – 3:45pm, Rural Health Innovation Sharing and Adopting the Learning, Gregynog, Newtown, Powys 22 September 2011, Care Council for Wales Meeting. Venue to be confirmed 12 October, Accolades Best Practice Sharing workshop, Optic Centre, St Asaph. Register your interest at http://www.ccwales.org.uk/news-and-events/social-care-accolades 24 October, Accolades Best Practice Sharing workshop, Care Council offices, Caerdydd. Register your interest at http://www.ccwales.org.uk/news-and-events/social-care-accolades 24 November 2011, Care Council for Wales meeting, Care Council offices, Cardiff
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