Registered Manager Networks an introduction Laura Anthony

Registered Manager Networks – an introduction Laura Anthony Skills for Care Locality Manager – SW London

Registered Managers Help for registered managers § Registered managers (RMs) are a key group in the improvement of quality in social care - mentioned specifically in Caring for our future § CQC report – ratings are lower in establishments where there is no RM or a high turnover of RMs § Everyday Excellence (NSA research) - sense of isolation, need for stronger recognition of the role, lack of access to support, enthusiasm for the creation of an official membership body

Registered Managers - Around 1 in 4 registered managers will leave their role each year (a turnover rate of 24. 1%) - This turnover rate rises to nearly 1 in 3 within care homes with nursing (32. 3%) while care homes without nursing and domiciliary care both have a turnover rate of closer to 1 in 5 - The overall vacancy rate for registered managers was 12. 4% - Vacancy rates for registered managers are highest in care homes with nursing (15. 8%) and lower in care homes without nursing (11. 3%) and domiciliary care (12. 3%)

Registered Managers Networks Established by registered managers and supported by Skills for Care. Each network: § is chaired by a registered manager § sets its own aims and purpose in line with the interests and needs of local managers, within the context of quality, leadership and learning & development § balances a mix of formal and informal discussions § represents an opportunity to engage collectively with local stakeholders, for instance commissioners or CQC representatives § meets a minimum of three times a year

Registered Managers Networks - evaluation A recent evaluation has found that our registered manager networks are making managers feel more confident in their roles: • 97% of those who were part of a network said they felt more confident in their position since joining the network • 52% said they felt they were more likely to continue as a registered manager than they had before they joined • The greatest benefit reported was access to up-to-date information

Skills for Care update Laura Anthony Locality Manager – SW London

Project to support SMEs with recruitment & retention • Open to employers with between 10 and 249 staff • Successful applicants will receive support from a Skills for Care project manager as well as a payment of between £ 4 k and £ 6 k • Focus will be on embedding the use of Apprenticeships to support recruitment and retention & workforce development • Invitation to Tender out currently – deadline for submissions is the 7 th Dec (12 pm) • http: //www. skillsforcare. org. uk/Getting-involved/Tenderopportunities/Tender-opportunities. aspx

Event: The Care Certificate – helping you to assess with confidence • 13 th December (10 am – 1. 30 pm) in London • Will cover: • the methods of assessment you can use • what makes ‘good’ evidence • how to create an assessment plan • Cost: £ 80 + VAT • https: //events. skillsforcare. org. uk/skillsforcare/frontend/ reg/thome. csp? page. ID=6429&event. ID=26&event. ID=2 6&CSPCHD=0060060000001 Eb. DRJyd 2 u 2 M 5 k. XTg. LK sb. ZLe. HBReclmznim. XBG

Upcoming Skills for Care Recruitment & Retention seminars • Finding the right people for your organisation - will explore practical ways to find attract candidates as well as practice shortlisting and designing selection days to help recruit people with the right values and behaviours for their organisation • Recruiting for values in adult social care - will provide delegates with the opportunity to develop and practice new interviewing techniques and skills to identify and assess how a candidate’s personal values, behaviours and attitudes align with those of their organisation

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