17 October 2017
Four Types Of Care Home Software That Will Make Your Life Easier
With the ever changing environment in the care industry, care home software has become more important than ever in making sure that your Care Home can reach new heights. This is because certain care home software can make ongoing tasks that have been time consuming and difficult in the past become automated and streamlined.
This results in you being able to dedicate your resources to what matters most, offering the best service possible.
Which care home software is right for you?
Care Home Staffing – Ablyss
First up we have Ablyss CMS, which is a software package that looks after your care home management and staffing needs. Some of the features of this care home software are that it can help with the managing of key elements of the day to day running of a care home from care plans, risk assessments and reviews.
Resident App – Care App
Next up, is The Care App which is specifically designed to give carers more time to spend with service users. Their app revolves round daily records as these can be written with with just a few taps on the device and means the entire shift can be spent delivering care. With less paperwork to complete, care staff are under less pressure and service users receive a better quality of care.
Online Staff Training – Acacia Training
It is possible to save time in ensuring your staff are fully trained with Acacia Training. Their online courses give you access to over 28 modules within Health & Social Care which can help save valuable time whilst ensuring your staff are fully trained.
Care Reporting – Nourish
Nourish enables carers to plan, record, report and co-ordinate care, all focused on the person. At a time of growing demand for care, Nourish is using technology and design to empower carers to do what they do best: help people they care for enjoy the best quality of life possible.
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8 May 2017
5 Times When Staff Training Is Required
Staff training can often be something that is neglected by organisations on a day to day basis. Often it isn’t intentional, it is just that the day to day demands are high priority and training can get overlooked to meet them. However, with over 70% of staff lacking job satisfaction it is important now more so than ever to ensure staff are trained as this will not only have company benefits but also employee retention benefits. No organisation wants to be burdened by the costs of recruiting new employees.
Before we highlight the top 5 reasons your staff require training, we have highlighted the main benefits to training your staff:
Benefit #1 – Cost Saving
Research has found that training can cut costs significantly due to staff being more motivated to stay with the company as a sign of loyalty and in turn this means staff are less likely to leave.
Benefit #2 – Staff Performance
Once staff are trained, they will acquire a whole new skill set which will be of benefit to your organisation and mean jobs are being completed to a better standard and more efficiently.
Benefit #3 – Staff Retention
Staff who have completed staff training are more motivated to do well in their jobs and in turn stay in their position.
Benefit #4 – Staff Morale
Having high levels of staff morale is important in the workplace as it not only means people enjoy their jobs but also it provides a positive atmosphere for others to work in.
When is Staff Training Required?
1. To Acquire New Skills
You may have new staff who are required to learn new skills for their role or there may be new procedures for staff to follow which requires them to be trained on new skills.
2. Address a Skills Gap
There can be various reasons that there is a skills gap within your organisation.
The main two reasons for a skills gap are the following:
- Lack of basic skills – when colleagues lack the basic knowledge of how to complete their job.
- Lack of application – when colleagues are unsure how to apply the knowledge they have and apply this to their role.
Investing in training is a great way to close these skills gaps.
3. Improve Business Performance
With the care industry being so competitive it is important to ensure staff are continually performing at their best to enable your venue to be the best it can be. Fully trained staff will enable your home to perform to it’s best.
4. Provide Specialized Support
With the demands of the care industry it is important that staff are able to provide a range of specialized skills in their roles.
5. Meet Compliance Regulations
With new regulations coming into place regularly it is important to be flexible to this and ensure staff are fully trained to the latest regulations to be compliant.
If you believe staff at your organisation require training then Acacia Training have a range of courses to suit your needs.
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20 April 2017
4 Key Skills Required For A Career In Care
Have you ever considered whether a career in care is suitable for you? If you are interested in choosing this career then there are several key skills that you should have to stand you in good stead for your career which we have highlighted below:
4 key skills required for a career in care
1.Patience
If you are looking for a career in care then an essential quality is to be patient as every day can provide new challenges for you and an individuals needs are of the upmost importance when caring for others in potential situations where the needs are complex.
2.Flexibility
When working in a career in care the shift pattern can vary and it isn’t a standard 9-5 environment. Shifts can vary as care is for 24 hour periods and you will be required to meet the demands of individuals.
3.Humour
Being able to be light hearted in a career in care is desired as it can provide a strong basis when building rapport as a caregiver. Rapport is important as people like to feel familiar and have a strong relationship with their caregiver.
4. Compassion
Having compassion in a range of scenarios will help to stand your career in care in good stead as a care giver. In your daily roles you will experience a range of challenges and having a depth of understanding and compassion will help with overcoming these challenges and being passionate about the quality of care you give is essential.
If you believe a career in care is for you or you wish to upskill your skills currently then we may have a course suitable for you. Click here to find out more about our courses.
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31 March 2017
The Apprenticeship Levy – The Ultimate Guide
With the Apprenticeship Levy changes in full effect, we understand that as an employer the changes can seem confusing. Therefore we have created the following guide to provide you with the ultimate guide with what the Apprenticeship Levy changes mean for you.
In this comprehensive guide we cover what the new apprenticeship levy is, how it works, why it was introduced and specifically what the apprenticeship levy means for you and your business.
The Apprenticeship Levy explained
What is the Apprenticeship Levy?
In April 2017 the government will implement a new Apprenticeship Levy on large employers, to fund new apprenticeships. UK based employers with a pay bill over £3 million are required to invest in Apprenticeships.
How does the Apprenticeship Levy it work?
Employers will pay a levy which is expected to be 0.5 per cent of your pay bill. This will be paid into a central fund where you’ll access vouchers to fund the training of your own apprentices. You’ll receive an allowance of £15,000 to offset against your levy payment.
Why was the Apprenticeship Levy introduced?
Why Apprenticeships matter?
Apprenticeships are beneficial to employers for many reasons such as:
- Increasing employee satisfaction
- Increasing staff loyalty
- Reducing recruitment costs
- Better serving your customers
- Being a leader in the cultivating the next generation of workers.
What does the Apprenticeship Levy mean for you?
I have… less than 50 employees and a salary bill of under £3 million
If you have less than 50 employees and a salary bill of under £3 million then you will receive fully funded free training. To add to this, funding is also available to train up existing staff or recruit apprentices. There is also a £1,000 cash incentive for recruiting an apprentice aged between 16-18.
I have…over 50 employees and a salary bill of under £3 million
If you have over 50 employees and a salary bill of under £3 million then you will be expected to contribute 5% of total training costs (monthly installments). There is also funding available to train up existing staff or recruit apprentices. Additionally, there is a £1,000 cash incentive for recruiting an apprentice aged between 16-18.
I have…a salary bill of over £3 million
If you have a salary bill of over £3 million you will be expected to contribute 0.5% of your annual salary bill into the Apprenticeship Levy. This will allow you to train existing staff or recruit apprentices using funds that will be located in your digital account. After 18 months these funds will expire. You will get out more than you put into the apprenticeship levy as for every £1 that you put into your digital account you get £1.10 to spend.
Calculate Your Spend With An Apprenticeship Levy Calculator
If you would like to estimate you levy spend then you can find out via the governments Apprenticeship Levy Calculator.
Acacia Training’s Apprenticeship Levy Courses
Here at Acacia Training we have a range of courses that you can use your apprenticeship levy funding to complete. These range from our courses in Health & Social Care, Childcare or Dental Nursing.
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