• Course overview


    Eligibility: This course is open to anyone in Adult Social Care.

    In this one-day session, we will delve into the theoretical foundations of strengths-based approaches, both current and historical. Delegates will have the opportunity to share examples from their own practice, while also exploring the use and benefits of strengths-based questions and interventions. These techniques will be examined in the context of assessment, care and support planning, review, and adult safeguarding conversations with adults and carers, with a focus on promoting wellbeing, achieving positive outcomes, and finding creative solutions to meet needs. The session aims to provide you with a consistent set of underpinning knowledge, enhancing your skills and confidence in applying a strengths-based approach in your practice. By the end of the session, you will be better equipped to integrate these principles into your work, fostering a more empowering and supportive environment for those you serve.

    Learning outcomes

    By completing this course you will be able to:

    • Articulate the principles and benefits of strengths based, outcomes focused self-directed care.
    • Explain how the Care Act 2014 promotes and requires a strength-based approach.
    • Apply a strengths-based approach in assessment, support planning and review conversations.
    • Identify a range of possible solutions to address identified needs.
    • Contribute to the equitable use of resources, minimising waste and avoiding unnecessary dependency.
    • Identify actions to improve your own practice.

    Charges

    The charge for the course is £120, however you may be entitled to a reduced rate, or fully funded place depending on what organisation you work for.

    When you sign up you'll be able to book your place. We will contact you to arrange payment until we are ready to accept online payments. 

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    Course activities to complete

    • Pre-coursework and course documents URL
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