Workforce Plan
30 April @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
This practical training session unpacks the key components of an effective workforce plan, tailored to meet the unique demands of Children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation. Participants will explore how to design, implement, and monitor workforce planning documents that ensure staffing structures, qualifications, and ongoing development are aligned with regulatory expectations and the evolving needs of young people.
📅 Date & Time: 30th April, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)
Why It Matters
A robust workforce plan is not optional, it’s a regulatory requirement and the backbone of high-quality, accountable care and support. This session supports managers and providers to embed workforce planning as a live, working tool that drives safer staffing, supports compliance, and ensures every young person is supported by competent, consistent, and reflective adults. It also helps services respond to staff turnover, skill gaps, and training needs with clarity and foresight.
Course Highlights
– Key regulatory requirements for workforce plans and their link to inspection readiness
– Developing staffing structures, job roles, and contingency plans that reflect service needs
– Mapping qualifications, skills, and CPD across your team to meet children’s and young people’s needs
– Integrating supervision, appraisal, and performance management into workforce planning
– Monitoring staff data and demonstrating impact through training, retention, and quality improvement
Meet the Trainer
Miguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance, governance, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care.
