Common Induction Standards for Managers

This one-day course is designed for Managers who are responsible for inducting new workers into the Common Induction Standards (CIS). 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.

Learning objectives:

By the end of the course participants 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 NVQ
• What comprises the induction process
• The organisation’s commitment to learning
• Their role in teaching
• Their role in assessing new staff
• How to deliver an induction
• Learning and learning outcomes
• How to train staff for the purpose
• How to present information effectively
• How to assess knowledge and performance
• Their role in assessing the performance of staff undertaking induction
• The six Common Induction Standards 2005
        -Standard 1: understanding principles of care
        -Standard 2: understanding the organisation and role of the worker
        -Standard 3: maintaining safety at work
        -Standard 4: communicating effectively
        -Standard 5: recognising and responding to abuse and neglect
        -Standard 6: developing as a worker
• The need to maintain professional development and competence
• Useful documentation/networks/organisations

Training methods:

• Word storm method
• Small group work
• Debate and reflection
• Simulation exercises
• Talk and chalk
• OHP/PowerPoint presentation
• Role-play
• Handouts
• Self-assessment questionnaire
• Case study
• Quiz
• Presentations
• Video
• Examination of policies/ guidelines/documentation

CP108/4.9