Discover the behaviour change competencies framework for adult social care. Build confidence, improve outcomes and support positive behaviour change through everyday conversations.
Staff support people to make decisions and meaningful changes every day. This includes things like helping people to eat regularly, stay active, manage anxiety, and make choices about risk, independence, and safety.
The behaviour change competencies framework for the adult social care workforce builds on this reality. It recognises that staff are already using behaviour change skills in their day-to-day roles.
The framework supports staff to confidently and consistently help people achieve the changes that matter most to them, building on the compassionate, person-centred practice that underpins adult social care. It isn't about creating more work. It's about strengthening existing skills and approaches.
The framework is designed to:
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Behaviour change plays a crucial role in everyday adult social care practice. This framework focuses on valuing existing skills, showcasing good practice, and strengthening confidence and consistency.
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Provides guidance and ideas on how to use the behaviour change competencies framework across adult social care.
Who this framework is for
This framework also supports the Care Workforce Pathway by giving people at every career stage clear, practical ways to improve practice and deliver high-quality, personalised care.
Tell us how you're putting this into practice
Have you used this resource to support your workforce, improve practice, or drive positive change in your organisation? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for examples of how organisations are using the resource, the impact it's having, and any insights you've gained along the way. Your experience could help inspire and support others across the sector.
Email marketing@skillsforcare.org.uk to get involved.
The behaviour change competency framework was developed by 杏吧Pro working with the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and people working at the heart of adult social care.