Support Worker Central

If you want quick access to our HCSW resources please use the links below:  

Learning and development resources

1. Development and Education Framework for level 2-4 Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) 
2. NMAHP Development Framework  
3. Induction Standards and Codes resources 
4. Four pillars of practice toolkit
5. Learning activities supporting 4 pillars of practice for HCSWs 
6. Making Delegation Safe and Effective: A learning resource for Nurses, Midwives, AHPs and Healthcare Support Workers 
7. Professional Portfolio on TURAS Learn 
8. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
9. Supporting personal development and review planning discussions
10. Keeping a record of care
11. Framework for the Administration of Medicines by Level 3 and 4 Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland  
12. Promoting Effective Medicines Administration Practice (PEMAP) - national recommended education programme
13. Supporting learners with specific learning needs
14. Support Worker events
15. Free generic learning resources

Role development resources

1. Case studies  
2. Support Worker Masterclass model
3. Associate Practice Educator report 2023
4. Showcasing the impact of the Associate Practice Educator role on HCSW development
5. Developing Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) roles and supporting education
6. Developing Wellbeing and Enablement Practitioners (Level 4) roles and associated education
7. NMAHP Professional Workforce Needs Analysis Tool
8. Health and Care Staffing in Scotland
9. Scottish Government commission into HCSW education and careers pathways
10. Support for individuals and employers to understand the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) (videos and links)

Other

1. Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF)  (providing support for low income families)
2. Staff support and financial wellbeing advices and resources