Course Profile: Common Induction Standards for Managers (1-3 Days)
The CIS are mapped to the GSCC code of practice for social care workers, which describes the standards of professional conduct and practice required of social care workers as they go about their daily work. Leading an induction is a demanding role for managers; requiring them to act as leader, teacher, mentor, assessor, Supervisor and supporter. This course aims to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to do this effectively and promote their confidence in the role.
The course provides underpinning knowledge to meet:
NHS KSF Core 1.4; G1.4
MIS (2012): 6.4.3
Leadership in HSC5 035		 The course is designed for managers and senior staff who are responsible for inducting new workers into the Common Induction Standards.
The course will assist organisations deliver CQC Outcome 14.
Learning outcomes

By the end of the course learners should understand:

• The induction period and the Common Induction Standards (CIS)
• The CIS and the GSCC Codes of Practice
• The relationship of CIS with earlier standards
• The pathways to QCF
• What comprises the induction process
• The organisation’s commitment to learning
• The manager’s role in teaching and leading an induction
• Common problems and what happens when these occur
• Learning and learning outcomes
• How to train staff for the purpose, including presenting information effectively
• The role of the manager as assessor
• How to assess knowledge and performance
• Giving feedback
• Recording
• The six Common Induction Standards 2005
• The need to maintain professional development and competence
• The core details of the local policy
• Useful documentation/networks/organisations
Training methods utilised include: Presentations, Role-play, Practice exercises, Word-storming, Feedback, Discussion, Tutor presentations, PowerPoint, Group work, Handouts