Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
• The Social Care Induction Framework for Wales aims
to support the workforce by:
– providing a structure upon which induction can be based
– It supports a common understanding to induction in social
care in Wales
– outlines the knowledge and competence workers need to
demonstrate in their first 12 weeks of employment
– whether they are new to social care or new to an
organisation or role
Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
• The revised framework takes account of changes to
qualifications
• The learning objectives in the framework are mapped to the
Code of Practice for Social Care Workers
• Mandatory social care qualification units
• And that it makes explicit reference to the Welsh language and
culture
Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
Learning Objectives:
1 - Understand the principles and
values of care
2 - Understand the organisation
and your role within it
3 - Maintain safety at work
4 - Listen and communicate
effectively
5 – Safeguarding
6 – Continuing Professional Development
7 - Working with children and young
people
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8 - Working with adults at risk
Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
• People learn in many different ways. Managers are free to use a mix of
learning activities that will best meet the needs of their new workers, as
long as they meet the learning outcomes. These methods may include:
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mentoring by a more experienced colleague
e-learning
guided reading
structured use of supervision
shadowing
taught programmes/training
practical experience
Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
• There are a variety of assessment methods which can help judge a
worker’s understanding of their role and responsibilities at work:
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Questioning- written and/or verbal
Direct observation
Self-assessment
Portfolios
Presentations
Job specific tests
Simulations/role play
Evidence of accredited training
Social Care Induction Framework for Wales
• It is the manager’s responsibility to sign off the completed SCIF
• Managers should complete and sign the Certificate of Successful
Completion and keep a copy for their records. The manager should give
the completed original Certificate to the worker
• Managers should not sign off induction certificates lightly
• Managers should be aware of their legal responsibility when certifying a
worker’s SCIF
• There may be implications for themselves, the worker and the individuals
using the service
• Managers have a duty to ensure that newly inducted staff are safe to
practice at this stage of their development
Introductory Awareness to
Sensory Loss
SS MU 2.1 & SS MU 3.1
Introductory Awareness to
Sensory Loss
• QCF mandatory unit - SS MU 2.1 & SS MU 3.1
• Training - ½ day session
• Shared Resources – via email or disc
– Presentation
– QCF workbook
– Knowledge materials
Introductory Awareness to
Sensory Loss
• Understand and know:
1. Main causes and conditions of sensory loss
2. How to recognise when an individual has a sensory loss
3. Factors that impact on an individual with sensory loss
4. Importance of effective communication
5. How to report concerns
Other QCF Resources
• Fundamentals of Care
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Duty of care
Role of the care worker
Person centred approaches
Equality and inclusion
Communication
• Dementia Awareness
• Infection Control