This course has been developed to provide learners with knowledge of Hoarding as a disorder and the complex impacts of self-neglect as a safeguarding category. The course will look at the different ways living with a Hoarding disorder impacts on individuals and others in their social networks. In addition, self-neglect will be explored considering the difference between self-neglect and a lifestyle choice and how best to encourage a mutual plan in order to work towards better outcomes. It considers the benefits of early intervention in promoting mental health and well–being and will focus on supporting learners to develop a deeper understanding of the solution-based therapies available. This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including: Case studies, group discussions, small group activities and DVD clips.

Local authority teams are often more diverse than their private sector counterparts but what can be done to better harness that diversity and use it create a positive working culture in which everyone is enabled to perform at their best? This question is explored by the Inclusive Leadership course as delegates are enabled to apply current thinking and research to their own practice as managers. It can act as a stand-alone module or be combined with three related courses to create a comprehensive programme on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

The course will consider the importance of creating a quality environment for children and young people who are placed in the care setting. Research indicates that moving into care is a critical time for individuals whilst recognising that they have already come from an emotionally challenging and complex environment. Participants will consider what is means to look after children in ways that keeps them free from harm and places their carers above suspicion from allegations of abuse. The course recognises the strengths of person centred planning and relationship building utilising the Social Pedagogic principles. In order to develop effective relationships a practitioner needs to understand behaviours which are expressed due to attachment issues and grief. Understanding why children behave the way they do always helps in effective engagement, allowing for appropriate and none judgemental intervention.

Learn how to conduct a complete occupational health and safety (OH&S) audit against ISO 45001 with this CQI & IRCA certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course. The highly interactive course explains the purpose and benefits of an OH&S audit, and uses a case study and workshop approach to explore how to plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of an OH&S management system to determine conformity with ISO 45001. The course was the first of its kind to meet the CQI and IRCA PR357 course specification ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems). Delegates will receive a CQI & IRCA ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certificate on successful completion of the course. Evaluation is by continuous assessment and an examination on the final day.

To provide awareness of the legal responsibilities, risks and control of Legionella in the workplace.

This course will give learners more of an understanding regarding risk assessments, skills and knowledge to recognise ligature self-harm injuries and to safely remove someone from suspension using ligature cutters. Learners will gain new skills and knowledge on how to recognise ligature injuries, treat a casualty and also to safely remove someone from suspended and unsuspected strangulation.

To enable people to lift and move loads safely in the workplace.

Raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues in the workplace.

To raise awareness of mental health issues amongst managers and team leaders and reduce stigma and discrimination, by applying the learnt skills with confidence, to deal with the impact of mental health issues on their staff.

This one-day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you:

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

This two-day course trains you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

This half day course raises awareness of mental health. It covers:

To provide learners with the knowledge and practical abilities to demonstrate competency on the day in safe moving and handling of people techniques.

Unit HSL1: Health and Safety for leaders and aspiring leaders who want to gain a core understanding of how their behaviours and responsibilities directly impact on health and safety management.

Raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health issues in the workplace.

To impart the knowledge of the risks and controls to personal safety while lone working.

This course is designed to introduce understanding the framework of Personality Disorder and cover the main Disorders including, Borderline, Anti-Social and Schizoid. The course will also specifically explore attachment disorder, the Cycle of Dysfunction and internal/ external Locus of Control.

To provide learners with an understanding of the different types of extinguishers and the fire classification each may be used for. It also provides learners with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, learning how to deploy a range of extinguishers safely and effectively in fighting a live fire under supervision.

This course will equip managers with the required knowledge and skills to apply to practice within the care settings and will explore how managers feed into risk management plans and safeguarding responses. This training also considers how person-centred practice works towards successful outcomes addressing medium and long-term safeguarding concerns as well as managing short term risk. It is important to empower professionals to make decisions which fit with ‘defensible decision making’ and effective practice utilising a multi-agency approach. This includes Managers ability to appropriate liaise and engage with other professionals and be proactive in identify and addressing safeguarding issues in a manner that is inspection ready. Managers will reflect upon the issue of managing disclosures in a professional and appropriate manner whilst ensuring the person is heard, supported and records are kept ensuring all staff utilising a consistent approach. This course aims to provide professionals with the skills and tools to confidently manage such a challenging area of business and is built upon reflective practice to enable positive outcomes.