Course accreditation

Following a lengthy period of time in writing and developing the materials we now have our Diploma in Social Care Management accredited by the NCFE.

At the Association of Social Care Professionals we are determined to help promote professionalism in the Social Care sector, to this end the Diploma will add to and enhance the skills available from current level 5 diplomas within the Social Care sector.

It is specifically aimed at developing an individuals business skills for example finance, marketing and human resources.

In austere times for Social Care businesses it is every increasingly important to be able to manage a Social Care business in a cost effective manner.

Supporting Registered Managers in difficult times

Regional law firm Rix & Kay, have published results form research undertaken, these findings have been drawn from in depth interviews with care homes across the South East. The report highlights the fact that central government funding continues to reduce, leaving care home owners no option but to inject more capital into their business, not just to keep it ‘ticking over’, but to meet the ever increasing CQC (Care Quality Commission) requirements.

According to the report, only 15% of care homes interviewed believe the Care Sector is an attractive business proposition to new entrants. This startling statistic presents serious concerns over the future viability of care home provision in the UK as the aging population and demand for care continues to increase.

You might ask how this affects our Members? If nothing else it simply adds to the pressure that Registered Managers have to cope with on an ongoing basis, whether in Residential or Domiciliary care settings.

That's why as a not for profit organisation we put all income back into maintaining and developing services for our Membership.

Please visit us at: www.tascp.org

The Professionals

We all know that there needs to be more funding for Social Care and that includes better pay for staff. One way that staff working in Social Care can increase their chances of better pay is to buy in to the concept of Social Care as a recognised Profession, as one could argue that recognised Professions are paid more than non-professions.

However this requires all to work towards ensuring that it is seen as a Profession, the Association of Social Care Professionals is striving very hard to achieve this recognition for it's Members, but individuals need to do their part as well.  This means investing time in developing their professional skills and knowledge through professional education courses and training.

The Association of Social Care Professionals run a range of such courses; The Diploma in Social Care Management (NCFE accredited diploma 5) Employment Law in Social Care for Registered Managers, Certificate in Training Practice in Social Care and Team Leader Certificate.

We also provide support with Continuous Professional Development CPD.

Working together we can achieve richly deserved Professional recognition for all working in Social Care.