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Handbook:
Principles and Values of Health and Social Care
The purpose of this handbook is to support social care workers who are undertaking the Social Care Wales Principles and Values Award (adults). The handbook has been developed by social care practitioners for members of the Social Care Workforce Development Partnerships.
Each section of the handbook is aligned to each section of the award and contains the relevant knowledge and references required to undertake the award successfully.
The handbook is a supporting guide which may be used in conjunction with other materials managers have developed to support learning for social care staff.
Induction Framework for New Managers
Since September 2021 newly appointed Social Care Managers are required to complete the regulatory induction programme. More information
What is the Induction Framework for Social Care Managers?
The All Wales Induction Framework for Social Care Managers (Induction Framework) is a set of standards taken from the content of the Level 5 Leadership and Management of Health and Social Care qualification.
It sets out knowledge and practice which should be demonstrated over time, by social care managers who are new to their role.
Who should complete the Induction Framework and how long should it take?
Social care managers who are new to post. It should be completed by all social care managers who are new to post as a general induction to their role. If you are an experienced or qualified manager, we would expect you to already have some evidence of knowledge and practice through completion of your qualification or through prior employment, whereas some of you may have less experience or be taking your qualification at the same time. We recommend completion within 12 months of start date in a new role for all managers, this will provide an opportunity to embed your learning in practice and update knowledge of legislative frameworks, and evidence informed practice and specialist areas