Working within social care is not only one of the most demanding careers, but one that is also very rewarding. Care providers need to ensure that they provide physical, emotional and social support to those who need it within their local communities, but also that they remain up to date on the latest legislation and training required for their role.
Due to the nature if their roles, training will be varied and delivered in various formats, that are not always suitable, such as workshops or classroom style settings. The development of e-Learning and with the advancement of technology, care workers are now able to complete e-Learning on the go, on any device and at their own pace, all housed in one solution, such as a Learning Management System or LMS.
How can my organisation track the e-Learning?
By utilising an intuitive all in one solution, such as a Learning Management System, your care organisation can seamlessly and accurately track e-learning across your teams.
A Learning Management System is a tool that will play a fundamental part in developing and achieving your organisations Learning and Development strategy. The right LMS at https://www.mylearningcloud.org.uk/what-is-a-lms will act as an extension of your existing Learning and Development Team and save you admin time by automating tasks, assign learning to specific job roles and generate in-depth, live data reports to show compliance.
This is particularly important when it comes to inspections and audits on your organisation.
Is an LMS worth the investment for my Social Care Organisation?
Absolutely! Although investing in a new resource, such as a Learning Management System, can sometimes be a costly and time-consuming process, we have highlighted some of the key benefits you’ll find invaluable for your Social Care Organisation. Many LMS’ will provide you with all-in-one software that will include the following benefits and features:
- Delivery of online e-Learning.
- Track progression through reports.
- Add policies and procedures for your staff to read and sign.
- Produce certificates for completed learning and upload existing certificates.
- Customise Learning Pathways for specific job roles or care staff.
- Monitor large and small social care teams with the ability to allocate different training to different branches.
- A complete booking system to allocate workshops and incorporate virtual training sessions over Zoom.
- Incorporates different types of e-Learning to support a blended learning approach.
Where can I get started with a Learning Management System for my Social Care Organisation?
We recommend reviewing your current learning and development needs along with budgetary requirements. Once you have reviewed these, we recommend compiling a list of requirements based off your review. Work out how your company will utilise and benefit from implementing a new Learning Management System.
If you’d like to learn more about our Learning Management Systems or the solutions we offer, specifically for social care organisations, then please contact us today and book a free online consultation at https://www.mylearningcloud.org.uk/contact/book-a-demo