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This course is open to internal employees of adult social care working directly with people they support.

This course contains content that may be triggering for some people. If you experience this please let the trainer know and seek support from your manager or a trusted colleague.

This training is aimed at those who may need to provide direct care or support to those with a learning disability or are autistic. This Tier 2 is a face-to-face training session which is delivered by an accredited key facilitator and two lived experienced, accredited co-facilitators, one with lived experience of a learning disability and one with a lived experience of autism.

Prior to attending Tier 2 training, delegates must complete the Tier 1 part 1 e-learning training.

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Please see attached guidance to ensure you are registering for the correct e-learning and chosen the correct Place of Work.

The session will aim to build a better understanding of what self-harm is, why people turn towards self-harm behaviours and what signs and indicators there are for self-harm behaviours.

The course will also help you to develop understanding around helping to support someone who is self-harming and best practice response.

The key aim is to build confidence, reduce stigma and create a better response to individuals who self-harm.

The trainer has requested that attendees have their cameras on during the session to ensure attendance and help with engagement.

The session will be interactive – with lots of opportunities for discussion.

• What is mental health?
• What are the specific challenges for children and young people?
• What are the inequalities relating to mental health for children and young people?
• Mental Health v's Mental ill Health
• Models of Mental Health
• What impacts Mental Health?

Gender and sexuality are two of the most powerful organising principles in our society and as such require exploring and understanding in an empowering and informative way.

What you’ll learn:

This session will explore the increasing diversity and fluidity of gender and sexual identities among ourselves and those we work with, and will give participants new insight and confidence in understanding how these fundamental aspects of our identities shape our mental health and wellbeing.

The Purpose for the support groups

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We realise that fostering can be really difficult at times. Perhaps the only people who really understand it are other foster carers and so therefore we want to give you a place to meet up.

There will be biscuits and/or cake, coffee, tea, and an opportunity for an informal chat at all of the meetings.

Although these will be informal meetings, each session will have a brief agenda, attendance list, and agreed group rules. This is to help those who don’t know anyone and feel awkward about coming along to a new meeting, to feel that they won’t be left alone on the side-lines.

These sessions should be recorded on your Personal Development Plan (PDP).

The course programme follows a set syllabus and includes topics such as:

 - Apply an ergonomics systems approach to safer handling

- To understand the need for evidence based practice

- Be able to select and evaluate a range of current handling manoeuvres

- Be able to select and evaluate a range of mechanical and small handling aids that are presently available

- Will recognise unacceptable/controversial handling techniques

- To feel competent and confident to assist others to problem solve manual handling scenarios.

- assessment of single handed care using equipment. 

Mandatory training course for OTs to comply with Health & Safety at Work Act legislation and meet RCOT code of ethics
 

Please note participants will need to attends both days.

There is a £25 cost for the manual that you need to attend this course, someone from the Public health team will be in touch to request payment/ or to request a cost code for SGC employee’s.

On this 2 day workshop-style course, packed with case studies based on real life and using practical A.C.T.I.O.N.S.© plan, individuals will learn skills to help others proactively (including mental health crises) as well as themselves.

We take an in-depth look at common mental health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, challenge stigma and learn about stress, alarm bells, coping methods, recovery, self-care and so much more!

With a strong focus on how to get help beyond the medical model, Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid creates hope and positive action.

This course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Wellbeing First Aider’ . This is relevant to people who wish to support adults, children they work with and or colleagues. Delegates will receive a handy resource pack including a combined workbook & manual and e-certificate.

This 45-minute bitesize session has been designed to support practitioners in learning more about Private Fostering and their obligations.

This session is recommended for all practitioners working with children and young people across all agencies to understand their responsibilities and who to contact in South Gloucestershire to seek help and guidance.

Eligibility: This course is open to Social Care, Housing and Commissioning staff.

We recommend that over the course of the year managers identify three people from their team to attend this session and to share their learning with colleagues at the following team meeting.

Join SARI's comprehensive learning session to delve into equality, inclusion, and cultural awareness, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ equality. This session will encompass information sharing, engaging discussions, and invaluable insights from individuals with lived experiences. SARI will facilitate interactive conversations designed to help us reflect on our practices and develop actionable recommendations to enhance outcomes for our service and the people we support. This session presents a unique opportunity to address systemic inequalities and participate in dynamic, safe discussions.

This training will enhance your awareness and confidence in meeting the needs and challenges of LGBTQ+ individuals, whether they are colleagues, personal acquaintances, or those you support professionally. You will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse spectrum of sexual orientation, gender orientation, and identity within LGBTQ+ communities.

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Meeting ID: 323 992 713 395
Passcode: JJ7Jq7E3

New booking website launch: We will be hosting courses on the new Learning and Development Hub from 1st July 2025 which you’ll be able to access at: www.southglos.gov.uk/learning once we switch over to the new site. If you have an existing booking on a course, we will transfer your booking. You will receive details of how to login when the site is live as well as a course booking confirmation email once your booking has been transferred.

Charges: If a charge applies to the course you are booked onto, we will contact you separately to arrange payment.

Support we will be offering: We have designed the Hub to be an intuitive system we hope will be easy to use. There will be a Frequently Asked Questions page which will provide guidance and further information to help you navigate the new website.

What you need to do: If you require a copy of your training record, please log in to the existing learning and development website and visit the My Account – My Learning Events page as access to this will be removed in July.

Please send any questions or comments you may have to: training@southglos.gov.uk.

Please note: By booking onto this course, you are consenting to your contact details being passed onto the trainer. This is so they can send you any resources.

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The session will explore the crucial role that carers play as a key partner of Adult Social Care.

“The vast majority of care in the UK is provided by family and friends, who make up the UK’s carer population. Social services and the NHS rely on carers’ willingness and ability to provide care and without it they would collapse.” (Facts about Carers. Carers UK. August 2019)

We will look at key data about carers, including in relation to some of the challenges that are commonly faced. You will also benefit from the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences, personal and professional, of caring and carers, and to learn from the lived experiences of carers including a guest speaker from South Gloucestershire. The Carers’ Support Centre will share their expertise in relation to working with and supporting carers over many years. Alongside colleagues, you will explore how to apply 3Cs, strengths-based approaches and legal literacy in your engagement with carers in line with South Gloucestershire Council ‘Carer Practitioner Guidance’. A key theme throughout the day will be recognising the positive impact that you, as a practitioner, can have in promoting the rights and wellbeing of carers and as a result, the wellbeing of adult(s) they care for.


COST:  £115

New booking website launch: We will be hosting courses on the new Learning and Development Hub from 30 July 2025 which you’ll be able to access at: www.southglos.gov.uk/learning once we switch over to the new site. If you have an existing booking on a course, we will transfer your booking. You will receive details of how to login when the site is live as well as a course booking confirmation email once your booking has been transferred.

Charges: If a charge applies to the course you are booked onto, we will contact you separately to arrange payment.

Support we will be offering: We have designed the Hub to be an intuitive system we hope will be easy to use. There will be a Frequently Asked Questions page which will provide guidance and further information to help you navigate the new website.

What you need to do: If you require a copy of your training record, please log in to the existing learning and development website and visit the My Account – My Learning Events page as access to this will be removed in July.

Please send any questions or comments you may have to: training@southglos.gov.uk.