Association for Real Change NI

The course is aimed at all staff working with people who do, or may, self-harm. It reflects the standards of practice set by NISCC in relation to ‘Respecting the rights of service users while seeking to ensure that their behaviour does not harm themselves or other people. and supports RQIA Provider Guidance 2017-18 for Domiciliary Care Agencies, Is Care Effective?

Ongoing education, training and development of staff who will be responsible for safe practice in handling, administering and managing medication is a critical area of work in social care settings. This refresher training provides an opportunity to update knowledge, skills and understanding of policy, legislation and good practice to ensure practical support to staff with a responsibility for supporting medication in line with social care principles and values.

Supporting Medication in Social Care settings supports participants to recognise and follow the correct ways of supporting the use of medication. All the training material used meets the Knowledge learning outcomes of the QCF unit ‘HSC 3047 Support use of medication in Social Care’. Each participant completing the two day course will have refreshed their own knowledge and understanding of the training pack learning outcomes and have a comprehensive training pack to deliver in house training.

This course is aimed at any staff member who has previously attended the one day supporting medication in social care settings course and requires a refresher.

The aim of this course is to help managers and team leaders develop the knowledge and skills to create and maintain a high performance team. A team that works well together provides an appropriate working environment.

This courses aligns with the NIASP Level 2 Training and Development Framework and aims to equip staff with the understanding of what safeguarding is, and increase their knowledge of roles and responsibilities in the protection of adults at risk of harm and children.

The aim of this course is to equip frontline staff with the knowledge they need to promote positive behaviour, thus allowing them to offer support to the adults they work with, to help to develop skills to improve their quality of life, develop positive relationships, have choices and participate in their community.

Managers and team leaders may be required to deliver presentations to their staff. The aim of this course is to introduce the basics of oral presentation skills. It covers tips on constructing the presentation, using visual aids such as PowerPoint, flip charts and handouts, and dealing with questions and fears. You will also have the opportunity to deliver a short presentation and receive feedback on it.

Positive risk taking creates the opportunity for personal growth, development and can lead to meaningful life experiences. It is the right of an individual to make their own decisions and the role of a care team, family and friends in supporting individuals to do so safely with a person centred approach.

For all those who that have a responsibility for or interest in ensuring that workplaces have a culture that is mentally healthy and that staff are appropriately supported and managed when experiencing a mental health problem.