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Administration of Medication
Eligibility: This course is open to anyone working in social care.

This three-hour course will help you to gain knowledge of terminology and legal aspects surrounding medicine administration. The workshop will cover principles, complications and risks associated with administering medications, responsibilities and reporting.

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Assessing the Needs of Autistic Adults (for SW practitioners completing assessments under the Care Act 2014)
Eligibility: This course is open to council social work practitioners only.

This course is for practitioners who assess the needs of autistic adults. You must complete the Oliver McGowan Autism and Learning Disability e-learning before attending.

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Basic Clinical Skills
Eligibility: This course is open to adult social care staff.

This workshop is for people working in domiciliary, residential and day care services (statutory, voluntary, independent and private sectors) in South Gloucestershire. It includes a trainer presentation, discussion, and a multiple-choice assessment to confirm knowledge.

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Connecting Care e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

Connecting Care is a South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bristol City Council system that supports better information sharing; joining up information; better, safer decisions; and increased efficiency. This e-module covers what Connecting Care is and how to access it.

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Continuing Healthcare
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council social care staff.

This course, delivered by Beacon, will increase organisational understanding and capability in key aspects of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) to make sure that people we support receive healthcare they are entitled to.

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Conversations with Carers
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire adult social care employees only.

This one-day course is for adult practitioners/managers who have a role in effective practice with carers in South Gloucestershire. It covers knowledge, understanding and skills required to work with carers as key partners of Adult Social Care.

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Court Skills for Adult Social Care Practitioners
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council Adult Social Care employees.

This course will help you to increase skills and confidence in writing court documents. The course includes an overview of courtroom etiquette and processes, essential evidence recording techniques, key court forms, and completing Court of Protection forms.

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Direct Payments
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council adult social care managers and practitioners only.

This half-day course will increase knowledge and understanding about Direct Payments (DP). It will build your confidence to promote DPs to people who have care and/or support needs to enhance their wellbeing and independence.

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Epilepsy Awareness
Eligibility: This course is open to all social care professionals.

This course is for staff in the council and the statutory, voluntary and independent sectors and work with people with epilepsy. If you do not administer rescue treatment for Statis Epilepticus you need only attend the morning session.

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Hoarding and Self-Neglect
Eligibility: This course is open to all social care professionals.

This one-day interactive course provides delegates with information and guidance on capacity and the legal frameworks relevant to self-neglect, including hoarding. It is targeted at all health and social care professionals who work with people who self-neglect.

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Introduction to the Care Act
Eligibility: This course is open to all social care professionals.

This course is ideal for Social Care and Occupational Therapy Practitioners who work directly with people in need of care and support. Delivered over two half-days, this course gives an understanding of the Care Act 2014, its principles, and duties.

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Legal Literacy and Defensible Decision-Making
Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council adult social care professionals only.

The underpinning theme is the importance of legal literacy and defensible decision-making in effective practice. Drawing on practical experience and theoretical perspectives you will explore factors that can both support and undermine your defensible decision-making.

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Manual Handling Refresher for South Gloucestershire Council Occupational Therapy Assistants
Eligibility: This course is open to Occupational Therapy staff only.

This is a half-day mandatory course for Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist Assistants who have responsibility for moving people. It needs to be completed annually to meet the expectations of your role as a Social Care Practitioner (Occupational Therapy).

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Mental Health Awareness
Eligibility: This course is open to everyone.

This community-based course is for anyone who works with adults, children and families to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing at all ages. It covers responding to a person who needs support, the views of people with lived experience, and information on approaches and services.

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Motivational Interviewing
Eligibility: This course is open to professionals working in relevant areas.

This course is for professionals who work in mental health, substance misuse, offending, social work, domestic violence, supported housing, young people's services, family work etc. It provides a deeper understanding of skills and knowledge in motivational interviewing.

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Moving and Handling Annual Update for Adult Social Care Occupational Therapists
Eligibility: This course is open to council Occupational Therapists only.

This is a full-day mandatory course for Adult Social Care Occupational Therapists. It needs to be completed annually to meet the expectations of your role as an Occupational Therapist and to adhere to registration requirements.

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Oliver McGowan Autism and Learning Disability Training
Eligibility: This course is open to adult social care staff.

This two-tier training for professionals who provide direct support will enhance awareness and understanding of autism and learning disabilities. Tier 1 is an e-learning module; Tier 2 is a face-to-face session co-delivered with people who have lived experience.

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Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Eligibility: This course is for professionals supporting individuals eligible for or receiving PIP.

This course explores the PIP application process, completing self-assessments, understanding benefit interactions, assessment scoring, appeals, and key roles involved. Delivered by James Hennefeld, an experienced social worker and AMHP with expertise in hidden disabilities and PIP access.

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Plug into Assistive Technology e-module
Eligibility: This e-module is for South Gloucestershire Council staff only.

This e-module highlights the importance of technology in social care, helping you become more tech-aware. It explains how technology impacts our lives and work, emphasising the need to integrate tech into both professional and personal spheres.

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Principles of Strength-based Practice
Eligibility: This course is open to council social care practitioners and managers only.

This one-day course is for adult social care practitioners and managers. You will explore how strength-based approaches reflect your professional values, are required by the legal framework, and fit with the role of Adult Social Care in the 2020s.