- Cymorth Cymru's Training Partners:
Professional Development
Cymorth Cymru runs a range of courses to help organisations make the most of their key asset - their staff. Courses are open to all Cymorth members and non-members.
This list is provisional and is regularly added to, please look out for email updates for more information. To join our training contact list please contact Ian Simpson.
Cymorth Cymru's Training Framework is designed and developed by the sector for the sector. Download details of the framework here - Training Framework (English) - Training Framework (Welsh)
Cymorth is able to offer in house training solutions at competitive rates.
Costs
Cymorth members: £85 + VAT Non-members: £120 + VAT
(Including all materials, refreshments and lunch)
For our shorter and longer sessions an alternative price is available.
For further information or to reserve your place contact the office on 029 2055 3687 or email iansimpson@cymorthcymru.org.uk or lisanoice@cymorthcymru.org.uk
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)
23rd May 2013
South Wales
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a way of supporting people to resolve ambivalence in making changes in their lives. It is a directive, non confrontational approach which explores the client's own motivation to change, developed by clinical psychologists Professor William R Miller, Ph.D. and Professor Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D.
Housing Benefit & Universal Credit Housing Costs - Brunch Briefings (including Support Housing Update)
11th June
South Wales
Working with Children
11th & 12th June 2013
FULL TWO DAY or ONE DAY STAND ALONE COURSES
4th June - Safeguarding Children & Young People
5th June - Children's Rights & Participation
A two day introductory course facilitated by Children in Wales. This course is for anyone who has responsibility for services that include children and young people, or who comes in contact with children through their role in housing services. These stand alone training days will raise awareness of key issues for working with children, and help practitioners to ensure that the rights and needs of young service users are understood and positively addressed by their organisation.
POVA - Protection of Vulnerable Adults (level 2)
12th June 2013
South Wales
In September 2000, the Welsh Assembly Government (formerly known as the National Assembly for Wales) through its Social Services Inspectorate, launched a guidance document entitled In Safe Hands.
This guidance called for the development and implementation of multiagency policies and procedures to protect and support vulnerable adults from abuse and inappropriate care.
The South Wales Adult Protection policy and operational guidance seeks to support good practice and has been developed with a view to embracing the ethos of the In Safe Hands guidance.
Agencies within the voluntary and independent sector also have a key role to play in the protection of vulnerable persons, albeit that the lead responsibility for the investigation of allegations of abuse/inappropriate care will always rest with the statutory agencies.
It is the duty of every citizen, not just employed staff, to report any concerns they may have in relation to the abuse/inappropriate care or suspected abuse/inappropriate care of a vulnerable adult.
Independent and voluntary sector organisations have a responsibility to report any suspicions of abuse to the appropriate agencies, as determined by the POVA procedures.
Supported Living & the Real Tenancy Test Wales
13th June 2013
South Wales
The Real Tenancy Test Wales is a Self-Assessment and good practice tool for use in tenancy based supported living services in Wales. It is based on a small number of questions which can help review whether services called supported living are delivering and promoting real tenancy rights and responsibilities and help to make improvements where needed. It describes important things to consider when planning housing, support and tenancies for people and includes additional information on matters such as different types of tenancies and issues of capacity.
Risk Assessment
18th June 2013
North Wales
This one-day workshop explains the relationship between choice of the supported individual and risk and enables practitioners to arrive at a balanced approach to assessing risk so individual human rights are not compromised
Debt Advice
19th June 2013
South Wales
There are currently large numbers of people facing unemployment, benefit and income cuts. With the cost of living rising, many are struggling with their household finances. This course aims to provide an overview of money guidance - how to deal with bills, the different types of credit available and how to make effective choices when choosing credit.
Personal and Professional Boundaries
20th June 2013
South Wales
The relationship between client and support worker is important and is a finely balanced between being overly friendly to being distanced. This course enables support workers to explore relationships and to develop appropriate professional boundaries.
Lone Working / Personal Safety Training
26th June 2013
South Wales
Organisations that work within the delivery of public services are increasingly expected to deal with confrontational situations harassment, threats, verbal abuse or even physical attacks are situations that are increasingly common. For staff attempting to manage these situations this can be an issue that they are equipped to manage, the results of which can be felt not only within their own abilities to maintain their role but it can also have an effect on the organisation as a whole.
Risk Assessment
27th June 2013
South Wales
This one-day workshop explains the relationship between choice of the supported individual and risk and enables practitioners to arrive at a balanced approach to assessing risk so individual human rights are not compromised
Welfare Benefits: The Trouble-shooter
16th July 2013
Cardiff
How to support customers through the complex and confusing world of benefit claims.
Developing a Marketing Strategy
2nd October 2013
South Wales
Marketing has always been a key part of business success but many businesses operate without a formal marketing strategy, meaning that their marketing efforts can falls short of the desired results through poor planning. If you are looking to develop your business and improve the effectiveness of your marketing, this easy to follow, interactive course will provide new insights in how to get the best from your marketing activity.