Resources
This following resources aim to support organisations and their staff to make effective use of the 360° tool, and navigate through the different surveys. The questions are strongly linked to the nine PCF domains and there are different surveys which relate to those operating at experienced, advanced and strategic levels. Both participants and respondents may find it useful to refer to the PCF descriptors.
What makes a good 360° assessment?
Click here to download a guide which provides more information about what makes a good 360° experience.
How to use the 360° tool: supporting manual for organisations
Click here to download the supporting manual for organisations, which explains how to use the 360° tool, the administration system, reporting and FAQs.
How to use the 360° tool: supporting manual for social work managers
Click here to download the supporting manual for social work managers, which provides an overview of the 360° tool, and how it can be used.
Making the most of the 360° tool: a guide for social work managers
Click here to download the guide for social work managers, which explains how the 360° tool will strengthen their professional practice and capability. It also explains how the tool can help to organise and plan their professional development needs.
Making the most of the 360° tool: a guide for organisations
Click here to download the guide for organisations, which will help them to make best use of the 360° tool. It focuses on how it can be used to support social work managers to plan and undertake professional development activity as an individual or part of a group.
Introducing the social work leadership toolkit
Click here to find out more about the social work leadership toolkit, which includes tools and resources to support the development of social workers across the experienced, advanced and strategic levels of the PCF. It is also useful for non-social work professionals who manage or are accountable for social workers within their service.
Effective deployment: commissioning and planning for social workers
Click here to find out more about this resource, which reflects the importance of the social work workforce in meeting the requirements of the Care Act. It provides an interactive library of information and resources to support the decision making of directors of adult services, commissioners and workforce development professionals
