Social Care Training Programme

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1 Workforce Development Children s Services Social Care Training Programme Children and Young People Big plans for the young people of our Borough

2 2 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

3 Contents Page Index of Courses 4 Introduction 5 The Workforce Development Team 6 Course Administration 7 Non Attendance & Cancellation Policy 9 Changes for Social Work, Learning, Training & Development 10 Course Information & Dates - Short Courses 11 - Accredited Courses 41 Course Application Form 53 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

4 Index of Courses 1. Short Courses Page Asylum and Refugee Awareness 12 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Awareness 13 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intermediate Level 14 Basic Child Protection 15 Care Planning and Risk Assessments 16 Child Development Trauma 17 Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP) Think-You-Know 18 Comments and Complaints Training 19 Communicating with Older Children and Young People 20 Cultural Competence in Assessment for Children s Social Care 21 Dealing with Sexuality 22 Family Contact 23 HIV and AIDS Awareness 24 Learning Disability Awareness 25 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Awareness (LGBT) 26 Life Story Work 27 Making the Most of Supervision: The Supervisee Role 28 Medication Refresher 29 Mental Capacity Act 30 Mental Health Awareness 31 Private Fostering 32 Reflective Supervision for Managers 33 Responding to Loss and Grief 34 Siblings Together or Apart? 35 Theory Refresher for Social Workers 36 Understanding the Education System for the Benefit of 37 Looked After Children and Young People Using Core Counselling Skills with Service Users - An introduction 38 Using Core Counselling Skills with Service Users Accredited Courses Children s Workforce Development Council Induction Programme 43 Emergency First Aid 44 Food Hygiene Level 2 45 Food Hygiene Level 2 Refresher 46 Infection Control Level 2 47 QCF Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People s Workforce 48 QCF Level 3 Unit 3047/116 Support use of Medication in Social Care 49 Team Teach (Basic 12 hours to be refreshed within two years) 50 Team Teach Basic Refresher 51 4 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

5 Introduction and Welcome Welcome to this year s programme of continuous professional development opportunities for the children s social care workforce. Stockton Borough Council is currently facing unprecedented financial challenges similar to many other publicly funded organisations. However, in developing this programme, the authority has continued to recognise the importance of investing in the training and development of its employees. This enables the ongoing development of skills and knowledge of workers to facilitate the provision of high quality and effective services to children, young people and their families. There continues to be significant development within children s social care, particularly in the field of social work. The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment for newly qualified social workers has been introduced and is being fully supported by both workforce development and operational staff. Work continues to embed the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), and the new Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Social Work, into the training and development activities provided. Throughout the year training opportunities will be developed to meet emerging needs, ensuring that these are responsive to the needs of all levels of workers. This programme sits alongside the authority s multi-agency safeguarding programme and together they demonstrate Stockton Borough Council s commitment to providing high quality training opportunities. Jane Humphreys Corporate Director Children, Education and Social Care Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

6 The Workforce Development Team Janet Hayes Training and Development Manager Janet has worked in social care for over 30 years in residential care, day services, social work and latterly training and development. She is a registered social worker, qualified teacher, assessor and internal quality assurer and has qualifications in management. Tel: (01642) janet.hayes@stockton.gov.uk Debbie Peel Debbie previously worked for the NSPCC, where she worked with families affected by sexual abuse, prior to this she worked as a Probation Officer. Tel: (01642) deborah.peel@stockton.gov.uk Helen Woolley Helen previously worked for several local authorities as a child protection social worker and team manager and more recently as a part-time senior lecturer at the University of Teesside and child protection trainer internationally. Tel: (01642) helen.woolley@stockton.gov.uk Pauline Hudson Pauline has worked in Stockton-on-Tees for a number of years within residential care, working with children of all ages. Pauline currently mentors staff through diploma qualifications and is a qualified advanced Team Teach Instructor. Tel: (01642) pauline.hudson@stockton.gov.uk Liz Colman Liz previously worked as a probation officer and manager and more recently as a national and international trainer. She has also worked as a lecturer at the University of Teesside. Tel: liz.colman@stockton.gov.uk Workforce Development Administration Tel: (01642) , workforcedevelopmentcesc@stockton.gov.uk 6 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

7 Administration Processes The application form should be used to apply for all courses and a copy can be found on page 55 of this brochure. Alternatively an electronic version of the application form can be downloaded from One application form per person per course is required. Please ensure that all sections of the application form are completed. Incomplete application forms will be returned. Completed application forms should be returned via: workforcedevelopmentcesc@stockton.gov.uk Post: Workforce Development The Education Centre Junction Road Norton Stockton-on-Tees TS20 1PR Fax: (01642) What will you receive? All correspondence in relation to training requests will be sent to you by . You will receive an confirming your place on the requested training and a reminder two weeks prior to the date of the training, which will include venue, dates and times. Please ensure that you note the content of these s as they will provide all the information you require for the training requested. If you have submitted an application form and have not received an confirming your place within one week, please contact the Administration Team on (01642) / Please do not attend a course unless you have received confirmation of your place as it may not be possible to accommodate you. Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

8 What is expected from the learner? For accredited courses, all applicants are required to sign an undertaking. The purpose of this is to confirm learner s commitment to the required study in order to achieve the qualification. It also forms a formal agreement to refund the cost of the training if unsatisfactory progress is made or if the learner chooses to discontinue the course. Course Fees All courses contained within this brochure are free to Stockton Borough Council staff and contracted providers. Non Attendance and Cancellation Policy Late cancellations and non attendance will result in a fee being charged, if the required five working days notice before the course date is not provided to the Workforce Development Team. Please refer to the cancellation and non attendance policy on page 11 of this brochure for full details. All courses provided by the Workforce Development Team are partly subsidised and these charges are reinvested into additional learning provision. 8 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

9 Non Attendance and Cancellation Policy Please note that all courses provided by the Workforce Development Team are partly subsidised and these charges are reinvested into additional learning provision. Charges for non attendance and late cancellations are detailed below. Cancellation more than 5 working days before the course date: All cancellations must be made in writing (preferably via to workforcedevelopmentcesc@stockton.gov.uk) by the delegate or their line manager. No telephone cancellations will be accepted Cancellation 5 working days or less before the course date: Written notification must be received by the Workforce Development Team from the delegate or their line manager Where written notification is not received 5 working days before the course start date or where there is insufficient reason for non-attendance, a charge of 50 will be made If you are unable to attend the course on the day, due to unforeseen circumstances (such as illness) then written notification from your line manager must be sent to the Workforce Development Team workforcedevelopmentcesc@stockton.gov.uk and consideration will be given to a waiver of the charges if this is deemed appropriate. Please note this is at the discretion of the Workforce Development Team Charges will be made where there is a non attendance due to: Other work pressures Annual leave bookings Course booked in error Applicant forgot or went to wrong location Charges are unlikely to be made where: There is a personal or family emergency Compassionate leave has been given Staff have called in sick using absence reporting policies and procedures Having justified work pressures e.g. court attendance/inspections Substitute delegates are acceptable providing you notify the Workforce Development Team in advance. Any delegate who wishes to transfer to a later course date but who sends written notification of 5 working days or less before the course start date will be charged 50 cancellation fee for the cancelled course. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure they have signed the attendee list at the beginning of each training course day. Any staff who have not signed in will be considered a non-attendee and will be charged accordingly. Contact: Workforce Development Team, workforcedevelopmentcesc@stockton.gov.uk Tel: (01642) / Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

10 Changes for Social Work: Learning, Training and Development The Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) has been introduced and is managed by the College of Social Work. The PCF contains 9 domains to map our development against as workers. These are: Professionalism Values and Ethics Diversity Rights, Justice and Poverty Knowledge Critical Reflection and Analysis Intervention and Skills Contexts and Organisations Professional Leadership A copy of the PCF can be accessed at: Different level descriptors are available whether you are a student, ASYE, social worker, experienced social worker or manager. We are all now registered with the Health Care Professions Council and have the following CPD requirements: Maintain a continuous, up-to-date and accurate record of their CPD activities Demonstrate that their CPD activities are a mixture of learning activities relevant to current or future practice Seek to ensure that their CPD has contributed to the quality of their practice and service delivery Seek to ensure that their CPD benefits the service user, and Upon request, present a written profile (which must be their own work and supported by evidence) explaining how they have met the standards for CPD Whenever a profession renews its registration, they randomly audit (check) the CPD of 2.5 % of professionals. Those registrants who are chosen for audit must submit a CPD profile to show how their CPD meets the standards. The HCPC site suggests profile templates, which include personal statements as well as recording of the activity undertaken. More detailed information on this can be obtained from the HCPC Whenever a professional renews their registration, they could be randomly selected for a CPD audit. We have had several staff who were lucky enough to be selected to show how their CPD has met the standards. Key Knowledge and Skills (KSS) for children and adults have been developed. In respect of children, these have now been adopted, and a copy can to be found at: government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/338718/140730)_knowledge_and_ skills_statement_final_version_as_rh_checked.pdf In respect of adult workers these are being considered at the moment: For ASYEs the intention would be that you will be assessed against these statements at the end of the first year. 10 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

11 Short Courses Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

12 Asylum and Refugee Awareness Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 07 May :00am - 12:00noon The Education Centre 03 November :00 4:00pm To be confirmed Social Workers, Nurse Care Managers, Assistant Care Co-ordinators and Review Officers Stockton Borough Council To raise awareness of the difference between asylum seekers and refugees and how to provide and support for individuals Differentiate between asylum seekers and refugees Identify support systems available to asylum seekers and refugees Describe Home Office policy with regard to asylum seeking Identify when it is appropriate to use an interpreter Distinguish between myths and facts with regard to asylum seekers and refugees 12 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

13 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Awareness Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 02 July :00-4:00pm To be confirmed 11 December :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed Everyone within the adults and children s social care workforce and other workers who need an awareness of ASD e.g. library and leisure centre staff Educational Psychology Service This ½ day awareness-raising session is suitable for those who wish to gain a basic understanding; want to re-visit prior learning; or, who want to underpin their current ASD related practice with a formal session Describe ASD and its history Explain the concept of ASD as a spectrum Recognise the basic signs that might be exhibited by someone on the Autism Spectrum Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

14 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - (Intermediate Level) Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 13 October am pm To be confirmed 04 February am pm To be confirmed Workers from the adult social care workforce who come into regular contact with people with ASD You need to have attended the Autism Spectrum Disorders Awareness course before attending this intermediate course dependent on previous experience and knowledge (please see previous page) Educational Psychology Service This full day session builds on the basic ½ day awareness-raising session to cover a range of material in more detail, including the transition to adulthood and adult services Describe the main characteristics of ASD Identify different theories and concepts about ASD Explain referral pathways and diagnostic processes Describe the role of relevant professionals Identify the implications of ASD for adults and young people and those around them Explore post 16 planning Consider meaningful outcomes for adults with ASD 14 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

15 Basic Child Protection Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 12 May :30-11:30am The Education Centre 10 September :30-3:30pm To be confirmed 20 January :30-5:30pm To be confirmed This course is relevant for all members of staff at every level who come into contact with children and young people Workforce Development Team Course Information This course provides information about what should be done if the participant is ever worried about a child and feels that the child or the family could do with some support or services. Participants will be provided with information about how to tell that a child has been abused and also the risks from families, strangers and trusted adults. The course will consider both real and digital world risks to children. The participant will be provided with the information necessary for to undertake responsibilities under the Children Act This course is offered in line with the requirements of Working Together, 2010 To inform you about the various types of abuse and neglect experienced by children and young people and to explain what you must do if you suspect that a child is being abused Highlight practitioner s roles and responsibilities in relation to child protection, with reference to current legislation and Working Together 2013 Explain Stockton s continuum of needs and services and consider where certain issues sit within the continuum Identify the various forms of abuse and neglect, with particular reference to Working together 2013 List potential indicators that abuse may be happening Consider when we, as practitioners, can be vulnerable Recognise the importance of keeping agency records and effective multi-agency working and information sharing NB. Also available via e-learning at this level: Awareness of Abuse and Neglect (foundation module) or at a more advanced level: Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Core Module. When considering a renewal (every 3 years) of your Child Protection Training you should discuss with your organisation either attending a further face to face session or an e-learning course Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

16 Care Planning and Risk Assessments Date(s) 19 October 2015 Times(s) 1:30 4:30pm Venue To be confirmed Residential Care Workers Workforce Development Team To identify the importance of individualised care plans for children and young people Identify how assessment and care planning link together List ways of developing care plans which meet individual children and young people needs and address known risks Explain the role that assessment and care planning play in safeguarding children and young people Define why care planning and assessment should be a multi-agency process Monitor and change a care plan as assessment of need changes Recognise that care planning and assessment should take account of children and young people s wishes and feelings 16 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

17 Child Development Trauma Date(s) 21 September 2015 Times(s) 1:30 4:30pm Venue To be confirmed Intermediate Level Workforce Development Team Improve practice in effective identification, assessment, and intervention with issues of attachment and developmental trauma within children and young people living at home or within LA care Identify the potential risk and resilience factors related to attachment and child development issues Practice tools to observe, hypothesise and analyse the impact of relationship history on the individual child or young person Demonstrate a range of interventions and explore how they can be monitored and recorded for ease of understanding by colleagues, families and children Reflect on how to best match intervention opportunities to real situations within practice Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

18 Child Exploitation & Online Protection (CEOP) Think-You-Know Date(s) 18 June 2015 Times(s) 9:30am 4:30pm Venue To be confirmed Social Workers, Managers, ASYE s, Foster Carers, Family Support Workers, Residential Care Staff, Independent Reviewing Officers, CAF Officers Paul Clark and Louise Carling To Provide an overview of CEOP s Thinkuknow resources relevant to the audience How to report to CEOP Child Protection guidance online How to access CEOP s Thinkuknow materials The nature of online offending against children, including transnational child sex offending How offenders use the online environment, including grooming techniques How young people use the internet and mobile technology Risk taking behaviour of young people online, including digital footprints and sexting Organisational responses and policy in this area Attendees will receive a CEOP Thinkuknow certificate Attendees will be able to access online resources and have knowledge of how to implement learning materials appropriately Attendees will understand the role of CEOP and how to report concerns Attendees will have a greater awareness in regarding to online exploitation enabling them to identify such behaviour and respond appropriately Attendees will be provided with knowledge and information on best practice working with young people to identify appropriate use of social media and the impact of inappropriate use Attendees will form a vital network within the local authority tasked to promote and educate others in regards to Child exploitation and online protection 18 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

19 Comments and Complaints Training Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 15 May :00am - 12:00 noon The Education Centre 06 November :00am - 12:00 noon To be confirmed All staff within social care, apart from those responsible for investigating complaints at stage two of the statutory complaints procedures Children & Young People s Strategy To familiarise managers and non managerial staff with the comments, commendations, and complaints procedure and have a fuller understanding of their role Describe the statutory complaints procedure in social care Illustrate Stockton Borough Council s Policy for all comments Describe how the procedure operates Explain the role of a manager in the procedure Carry out appropriate action under the procedure Follow up complaints appropriately NB: For staff responsible for investigating stage 2 of the complaints procedure please refer to the course entitled Effective Complaints Handling in Social Care (Children): Investigating & Resolving Complaints Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

20 Communicating with Older Children and Young People Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 24 June :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 2 December :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed Intermediate Level Residential Care Workers and Residential Unit Managers, Foster Carers, Social Workers from LAC and Leaving Care Teams, YOS, IRO Workforce Development Team Synopsis This course explores how practitioners can be more effective in communicating with older young people who will be experiencing the effects of loss, abuse and possibly of developmental trauma. It will focus on how to begin to build appropriate relationships through a range of communication techniques that can be effective in building resilience, enhancing development and beginning to provide a healing environment for the young person. It will provide opportunities to practice the use of tools. It will consider the challenges in building effective relationships with this group of young people Improve practice in effective communication and intervention with young people affected by their experiences in living through abusive situations and coming into the looked after system Identify the potential challenges related to normal communication strategies and those that might be effective with looked after young people Analyse the impact of relationship history on the individual young person within the looked after child situation and the consequences for building their communication skills and abilities Reflect on how to best match intervention opportunities to real situations within practice Demonstrate a range of techniques and explore how they can be monitored and recorded for ease of understanding by colleagues, families and young people 20 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

21 Cultural Competence in Assessment for Children s Social Care Date(s), Times(s), Venue(s) 24 June :30am 4:30pm To be confirmed 7 December :30am 4:30pm To be confirmed Social Work Managers, Social Workers, Family Support Workers Workforce Development Team Improve confidence in how to give effective consideration to a child or young person s ethnicity, culture and religion, in order to inform planning and interventions and that children s views inform assessments and planning Recognise impact of culture and ethnicity on our experiences Explore religious and belief practices and implications for visits and family assessments Identify diversity or cultural groups and community based services Demonstrate a range of communication strategies and explore how they can be monitored and recorded for ease of understanding by colleagues, families and children Practice tools to observe, hypothesise and analyse the impact of culture on relationship history, parenting, discipline and protection in family life Evaluate a range of theories and approaches to working with difference in assessment; exploring discrimination, cultural relativism, participation and empowerment Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

22 Dealing with Sexuality Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 13 May :00am - 12:00noon The Education Centre 03 December :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed Residential Care Workers, Field Workers, and anyone who works with children and young people where this may be an issue Tees Positive Action Limited To improve understanding of sexual development in children and young people Have an appreciation of human sexuality Identify the various sexual orientations Discuss the issues regarding sexuality How sexuality is expressed How sexuality relates to young people s development How to talk to sexually active teenagers 22 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

23 Family Contact Date(s) 14 September 2015 Times(s) Venue 9:30am 4:30pm To be confirmed Contact Workers, Family Support Workers, Foster Carers, Adopters, Private Foster Carers, Social Workers, Personal Assistants, Special Guardians, Independent Reviewing Officers, Residential Care Officers Lets Take Action Group (young people in care) & WorkforceDevelopment Team Synopsis Building on the messages from Children and Young People Act 2008, Care Planning Regulations, Serious Case Reviews and Research, this course explores how practitioners can be more effective in assessing and planning for contact arrangements with children and young people cared for away from their birth parents. It will provide opportunities for you to understand the specific roles and purposes of your intervention and how to ensure that the child is centrally focused upon within the process. It will consider the range of issues throughout the contact process and the tools available to support their identification, analysis and resolution Improve your understanding and planning for meaningful, fun contact that meets the needs of children and young people and protects them from emotional distress, anxiety and the impact of loss Understand how children and young people feel about contact arrangements Consider the relevant legal framework, theoretical basis and research evidence underpinning the approach to contact arrangements for children living away from their birth parents in the UK Explore the impact of venue and type of contact (direct and indirect) on children s well being Recognise how to facilitate effective and valuable contact for children and young people and the importance of review, challenge and clarity if contact needs to be amended Practice tools to plan effectively for contact: assessment, facilitation, contingency, safety, review Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

24 HIV and AIDS Awareness Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 01 July :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed All levels of staff that need to gain information on this topic Teesside Positive Action Limited This course is designed to increase the level of understanding for those staff who may be directly, or indirectly, involved with individuals who have HIV/AIDS Differentiate between HIV and Aids Examine their own and others attitudes towards HIV and Aids Explain issues around testing for HIV Identify the effects of disclosure and aspects of confidentiality 24 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

25 Learning Disability Awareness Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) To be confirmed Any members of staff whose work brings them into contact with people with learning disabilities and who want to raise their awareness - reception staff, administration staff, support workers, library staff, housing department staff, care assistants, etc Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust This course is designed to raise awareness of issues relating to learning disability Describe the different types of learning disability Identify the communication issues that can be related to learning disability Describe the issues that may be related to learning disability such as epilepsy, behaviour that challenges services and underdeveloped social skills Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate terminology Identify problems caused by stereotyping of people with learning disability Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

26 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Awareness Date(s) 05 November 2015 Time(s) 9:00am - 12:00noon Venue(s) To be confirmed All levels of staff that need to gain information on this topic Teesside Positive Action Limited To provide participants with an awareness of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender issues Explain sexual and gender orientation Identify the myths surrounding sexual and gender orientation Discuss the issues regarding sexual and gender orientation 26 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

27 Life Story Work Date(s) 12 June 2015 Times(s) Venue 9:30am - 4:30pm To be confirmed Social Workers, Foster Carers, Residential Care Workers, Family Support Workers and those responsible for undertaking life story work Workforce Development Team Synopsis Building on the messages from research this course explores how practitioners can be more effective in completing the life story work process with a child or young person, paying particular attention to how this should be recorded, with and for the child. It will provide opportunities to plan and design all the elements of the life story process: direct work with child, report writing, exploring role of family and connections, and making meaning from losses and change. The range of possible referral interventions available in Stockton for children and young people struggling with aspects of living through these monumental changes will also be explored Improve practice in helping children make sense of their life journey through play and direct communication techniques. This will include the ability to help them develop emotional literacy and increase our skills to attune to fears, confusions and pace of each individual child or young person and their need to know their story and develop a positive internal working model for life Recognise the importance of information gathering to support life story work as a continued process throughout life Specify the purpose of life story work for children separated from their birth family and your role within that process Reflect on how to best match intervention opportunities to real situations within practice and have the opportunity to rehearse some of the techniques Demonstrate a range of interventions and explore how they can be monitored and recorded for ease of understanding by colleagues, families and children Define the boundaries for life story work and other therapeutic inputs Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

28 Making the Most of Supervision: The Supervisee Role Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 21 May :00am - 12:00noon The Education Centre 17 November :30pm - 4:30pm To be confirmed Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Team Managers and anyone who receives supervision Workforce Development Team Synopsis Building on the messages from research this course explores how supervisees can be more effective in meeting their own needs within the supervision process. It will explore assertiveness, purpose of supervision, common obstacles and challenges and a range of techniques to address them. Opportunities will be provided to practice the use of tools to address issues in supervision. All participants will be given a safe opportunity to reflect on what they do now and consider any changes that they might wish to make in their own practice Improve your use of supervision as a vital relationship in your development as a worker recognising how you can develop effective supervisory relationships with your supervisor and colleagues Define the purpose of supervision within children s services Recognise the barriers to effective supervisory relationship Articulate your own developmental needs without defensiveness Practice resolving work challenges through effective communication Identify sabotage and game-playing techniques and strategies to avoid them 28 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

29 Medication Refresher Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 15 July :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 09 December :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 30 March :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed Social care staff already administering medication, who have achieved the Level 3 qualification (HSC375 or HSC3047/331/616) and who need to update knowledge. This does not replace annual observations carried out in the workplace Workforce Development Team To refresh, enhance and provide ongoing knowledge in the safe handling of medication Describe the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings Examine common types of medication and their use Clarify roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings Explain how to receive, store and dispose of medication supplies safely Identify how to promote the rights of the individual when managing their medication Explain how to record and report on the use of medication Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

30 Mental Capacity Act Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 23 April :00am - 12:30pm The Education Centre 21 July :00-4:30pm To be confirmed 25 September :00am - 12:30pm To be confirmed 02 November :00-4:30pm To be confirmed 03 February :00am - 12:30pm To be confirmed Workers from any setting who require an in-depth understanding of the Act, including social care and health managers, social workers, registered managers and their deputies, district nurses, community nurses, practice nurses, police officers Pattinson and Milburn Associates To provide an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Explain what is meant by mental capacity Explore the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in relation to the Act Define the five key principles of the Act Describe the functional capacity test 30 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

31 Mental Health Awareness Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 15 May :00-4:00pm The Education Centre 22 July :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 12 January :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed Any members of staff who come into contact with people with mental health problems in the course of their work and who wish to raise their awareness of the issues involved reception staff, administration staff, support workers, library staff, housing department staff, care assistants etc Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust This course is designed to raise awareness of mental health issues Define mental health Identify the classifications of mental illness Describe some of the symptoms of mental illness Identify problems caused by stereotyping people who have mental health issues Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

32 Private Fostering Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 04 August :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 19 January :30 4:30pm To be confirmed Social Work Managers, Social Workers, Family Workers, Personal Assistants Workforce Development Team To increase awareness and understanding of Private Fostering Understand what constitutes a Private Fostering arrangement Explore our responsibilities as a statutory body Understand the documentation and process in Stockton Be aware of the roles of the mentors and Private Fostering Officer Consider the wider implications for children and families 32 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

33 Reflective Supervision for Managers Date(s) Times(s) Venue To be confirmed 9:30am 4:30pm The Education Centre Social Work Managers, Senior Social Workers, Practice Educators Workforce Development Team Practice and revitalise opportunities to embed reflective supervision within the casework, team, worker development and service practices Identify where good reflective practice happens within the various levels of the system of supervision: case, worker, team and service Practice the skills of reflection, by using a reflective model to address a particular challenge at each level of the system Explore the challenges to developing independent workers within a reflective system and the dangers of continuing dependency of thought and action Develop guidelines to measure and acknowledge effective reflective processes and link them directly to the requirements of the PCF for social workers and appraisal/progression for all staff Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

34 Responding to Loss and Grief Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 14 July :00am - 12:00noon To be confirmed 14 January :30-4:30pm To be confirmed Residential Care Workers and Residential Unit Managers, Foster Carers, Adoptive Carers, Private Foster Carers, Special Guardians and Social Workers Workforce Development Team Synopsis This course provides you with information about how children and young people experience loss and the impact this can have on their well-being and development. The types of losses that young people experience will be explored, e.g. family, friendships, geography, possessions, security and identity. You will be provided with information about how you might be able to recognise in the behaviour or presentation of the young person needs for support with loss in their lives. The course will allow you to identify your responsibilities to respond to these needs and provide care that will help to heal and support the young person through their experiences. You will be supported to explore some of the values, myths and attitudes within yourself and your organisation in respect of loss NOTE: this course will not be suitable for someone returning to work after bereavement leave or a significant loss You will know how to recognise and what to do if you are caring for a young person with experience of loss Define loss for looked after children; recognise signs that a young person might have difficulties in this area Explain why some young people manage more effectively within the looked after system to deal with their experiences of change and loss Differentiate between particular helping approaches when supporting young people with a history of loss Identify potential challenges both organisationally and personally in responding to the needs of children and young people experiencing loss 34 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

35 Siblings Together or Apart? Date(s) 23 November 2015 Times(s) Venue 9:30am 4:30pm To be confirmed Intermediate Level Social Workers, and those responsible for finding placements for children and young people and those involved in the assessment of sibling relationships BAAF Synopsis This course explores how practitioners can be more effective in assessing the sibling relationship and deciding on the best long term plan for the children and young people. By exploring the impact of abuse and developmental trauma on children and young people we will gain confidence in effectively placing children in effective permanent placements. We will consider how to match the child/children with the placements ability to meet their need to develop a sense of identity, build resilience, enhance development and heal the damage in the child. It will provide opportunities to plan and design assessment and intervention strategies and practice the use of tools to address this key decision for each child Improve practice in effective exploration, assessment, and decision making on issues regarding placing siblings together or apart from those they regard as family Relate the recent research and policy debate and how it impacts on our planning for siblings and be able to describe the impact of the changing nature of abuse and family life on the looked after child population Reflect on our own experiences and values and how this impacts upon our practice Demonstrate a range of interventions, including the BAAF siblings assessment and Family Futures attachment rating tool and explore how they can be monitored and recorded for ease of understanding by colleagues, families and children Recognise the messages from children and young people within the looked after system Explain best practice planning for siblings within the same placement and consider contact issues across placements Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

36 Theory Refresher for Social Workers Date(s) 28 January 2016 Times(s) 9:30am 4:30pm Venue(s) To be confirmed Social workers wishing to refresh their knowledge of theory Kirwin Maclean Associates Ltd To provide social workers with a refresher session in social work theory Relate social work theory to practice Illustrate how different theories may produce different insights into the same case 36 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

37 Understanding the Education System for the Benefit of Looked After Children and Young People Date(s) 13 October 2015 Times(s) 9:00am - 12:00noon Venue To be confirmed Social care staff working with looked after children, Family Support Workers, Social Workers, Managers, IROs. and Residential Care Workers Linda Russell-Bond and Judith Robson Synopsis This course provides you with information about how children and young people should be supported within the education system. It will consider what children and young people who are looked after should receive in terms of support with emotional, social and academic progress. You will be provided with information about how you might be able to achieve better and more effective communication with school settings or providers. The course will allow you to identify your responsibilities within personal education plans and make sense of the behaviour, curriculum and special education needs processes within schools Understand the work of the virtual school for LAC and how the elements of this system work effectively for young people, their families and carers and professionals working with them Outline the process involved in registering a child or young person within the virtual school, understand the roles and responsibilities for host school, virtual school, corporate parents and parents Recognise the key roles within schools that meet the needs of children with basic and additional needs (e.g. school action - SEN process, exclusion processes) Describe the processes for supporting LAC children with a range of problems impacting on their educational achievement and how to advocate for a child you are corporately responsible for Identify additional teams and agencies external to the school who support the education process Understand the different elements of each key stage in the education system Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

38 Using Core Counselling Skills with Service users - an Introduction Date(s) 10 June 2015 Time(s) 9:00am - 12:00noon Venue(s) To be confirmed This course would be particularly relevant for residential staff and those requiring an understanding of core counselling skills Workforce Development Team Course Content This course aims to provide communications skills theory and, more specifically, practice for people who have had no previous communication or counselling training but who have, during the course of their everyday duties and responsibilities, a requirement to work alongside individuals or families who require advice, guidance or counselling. They may not be required to provide counselling themselves but may be required to support people in conjunction with the general aims of their organisation or a specific worker To provide an introduction to the basic principles of communication and engagement. To provide an opportunity to explore the role of attitudes, values and beliefs when engaging with client groups Identify a variety of communication skills in depth and common blocks to this process Explore the core conditions of empathy, congruence and positive regard Examine good practice and explore the role of beliefs and judgements Practice opening techniques, active listening 38 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

39 Using Core Counselling Skills with Service Users Date(s) 06 October 2015 Time(s) 9:30am - 4:30pm Venue(s) To be confirmed Social workers, family support workers Workforce Development Team Course Content This one day course will explore the complex world of communication by defining both the barriers and the roles of the worker. The course will be based around the core conditions required for developing a collaborative client worker relationship as well as looking at the foundations of a problem focussed and solution focussed approach To explore the concepts around person centred counselling. An opportunity to explore specific skills associated with a problem focussed and solution focussed approach to engaging clients Explore a variety of communication skills and identify common blocks to this process Practise core conditions and explore the skills associated with building and retaining trust Practise eliciting and reflection skills Further their understanding of problem focussed and solution focussed practice Explore motivation and goal setting NB: For staff who have no knowledge/experience of counselling skills, please refer to the course titled Effective Communication with Service Users (An Introduction to) on previous page Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

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43 Children s Workforce Development Council Induction Programme Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) October :30am - 4:30pm To be confirmed March :30am - 4:30pm To be confirmed Newly employed workers working within the children s social care workforce Workforce Development Team To provide sufficient information to enable participants to complete the workbook as evidence of their knowledge and understanding of the seven standards of induction Identify the legislation that governs their practice Describe their role and responsibilities within the care setting Recognise their responsibility to develop as a care worker Define effective communication skills, including recording and reporting List the importance of confidentiality and how to protect it Explain the principles of care including anti-discriminatory practice Recognise and understand how to respond to abuse Maintain health and safety in the working environment Follow food safety guidelines Participate in emergency aid Children s Social Care Training Programme April March

44 Emergency First Aid Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 15 April :00am 4:00pm The Education Centre 01 May :00am 4:00pm The Education Centre 15 June :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 07 July :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 29 July :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 07 September :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 01 October :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 20 October :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 16 November :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 02 December :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 26 January :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 16 February :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 02 March :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed 14 March :00am 4:00pm To be confirmed Anyone who needs to provide emergency aid cover to the Appointed Persons standard, where full First Aid at Work cover is not required Managers please note that any candidates put forward for this training must be physically able to participate in the practical element of the course This is a mandatory course for social care workers Workforce Development Team This course provides emergency aid training for people working in social care settings Explain the priorities of emergency aid Deliver Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Treat shock, unconscious patients, bleeding and burns Treat injuries to bones and joints Keep simple documentation Treat minor and severe choking incidents NB: The Certificate is valid for 3 years 44 Children s Social Care Training Programme April March 2016

45 Food Hygiene Level 2 Date(s), Time(s), Venue(s) 27 April :30am 4:00pm The Education Centre 11 June :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 15 July :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 08 September :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 05 October :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 04 November :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 08 December :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 07 January :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 01 February :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed 04 March :30am 4:00pm To be confirmed Anyone who is involved in food preparation, cooking and serving food e.g. cooks, assistant cooks, kitchen assistants and care staff This is a mandatory course for social care workers Pamela Hardy This course is accredited and certificated by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and provides the knowledge required by all staff working with food. There will be a multiple-choice test at the end of the session, which participants are required to pass in order to gain their certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years. Identify the characteristics of bacteria and how they can cause illness Demonstrate methods of preventing food poisoning Explain the need for, and the benefits of, high standards of hygiene in food premises NB: The Certificate is valid for 3 years Children s Social Care Training Programme April March