Training

Oxfordshire County Council part-fund training provided by Flourish through their Click eLearning  platform, which streamlines access to excellent, free online training and information for those in our social care workforce.

This offer is extended until 31 March 2026.

Click can be accessed for £1 per learner, per month, plus VAT, specifically for the Adult Social Care online course bundle.

Statutory and mandatory knowledge and skills in a variety of topic areas based on a review of legislation, guidelines, statutory guidance, standards and recommendations.

Further opportunities available through the site menu.

A range of training sessions across multiple dates aimed at CHC knowledge delivered by BOC ICB, including:

• Checklist referral training
• Introduction to NHS Continuing Healthcare
• Fast track training for healthcare professionals

CHC referrals will not be accepted unless they are sent by a trained peron within the care home setting. A letter was sent to care homes between June and Sept 2024 to alert care homes. 

Free half-day training for care home staff

• Delivered between Sep 2025 and Mar 2026
• 1st and 3rd Thursday each month
• 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
• Practical Food First strategies to manage and prevent malnutrition
• Hydration tips and tools
• Supporting residents with texture-modified diets
• Managing barriers to eating & drinking
• Hands-on activities, real-life case studies and resources to take away
• Certificate of attendance for CPD

Various dates

Special offers available

Oxford Centre for Education and Research in Palliative Care in partnership with Sobell House and Katharine House Hospice are holding a number of courses supporting end of life care.

Thursday 16 October

11 am- 12 noon

Online

A practical, engaging and useful Webinar -using WhatsApp Safely In Social Care Settings

Join us to find out...

• How WhatsApp can support care delivery and team communication
• Key risks and how to manage them (data protection, safeguarding, cyber security)
• Best practice tips for group chats, media sharing, and professional boundaries
• Real-world examples and tools to help you stay compliant and confident

Whether you're new to WhatsApp or already using it daily, this session will help you strengthen your approach and avoid common pitfalls.

Who Should Attend?

• Registered Managers and Deputy Managers – looking to ensure safe and compliant communication across their teams
• Care Coordinators and Team Leaders – who manage rotas, updates, and staff communications
• Frontline Care Staff – using WhatsApp to stay connected with colleagues and supervisors
• Digital Leads and Champions – supporting the rollout of digital tools and best practices
• Admin and Office Staff – handling sensitive information and coordinating care delivery
• Provider Owners and Directors – seeking to understand the risks and benefits of WhatsApp use in their services
• Local Authority and Support Organisations – working with providers to improve digital confidence and cyber safety

Thursday 23 October 

11 am - 12 Noon

Online

Join us for a practical and informative session

We'll take you through

• The two new mandatory questions added to the DSPT:

4.3.1 – Accountability agreements for IT system administrators

7.1.1 – Maintaining an up-to-date asset register

• Minor wording changes to existing questions
• Tips for updating your DSPT efficiently
• Q&A with our digital and cybersecurity experts

Why attend?

Stay ahead of the curve, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your organisation is fully prepared for the latest DSPT requirements. Whether you're updating your toolkit or starting fresh, this webinar will give you the clarity and confidence you need.

Anyone supporting DSPT completion in adult social care should attend, including

• Registered managers
• DSPT leads
• IT administrators
• Compliance officers

Whether you're updating your toolkit or starting from scratch, this webinar will provide you with the clarity and confidence you need. As always, we'll aim to bring you the key facts & considerations in a clear & practical presentation.

Join us in the overwhelm-free zone. We look forward to welcoming you!

An online course over 6 weeks with a live trainer, 10 - 11.30am, each Wednesday for 6 weeks, from 15 October 2025 - 19 November 2025

Designed for carers from overseas.

Delivered by RecruitMatch.

This is training that has been offered to workers registered with the SESCA IR scheme in the SE region, with excellent feedback. 

RecruitMatch have agreed to offer a special price of £150 to providers who book it for their staff.

Providers should contact Recruitmatch directly if they have any questions.