Excellent support is dependent on an effective Strengths-Based assessment and the formation of a strong support plan. To achieve this, you need to be able to fully engage the client in the process, complete an assessment that focuses on strengths and create a plan that both client and support worker agree with.
Who is this course for?
It is suitable for managers and frontline staff in the homelessness and supported housing sector, who want to develop their skills.
What will you learn?
Course content:
Looking at the assessment process
- How to begin, build and conclude an effective Strengths-Based assessment process
- How to spot and manage common problems in assessment
- The Strengths-Based approach within assessments
Communication and power
- Practise key communication skills relevant to the assessment process
A look at the impact or our biases
- Awareness of Equality and Diversity issues within the assessment and planning process and have a strategy to mitigate these issues
Setting goals and forming the support plan
- How to form and agree a SMART support plan that delivers timely outcomes
Assessment and the care act
Creating a core strategy to involve partners in the assessment and support planning process
Creating a personal action plan to help you get going after the course.
Bookings
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite.
If you are booking training places for 3 or more people an invoice can be raised, please email Lana.Newby@homelesslink.org.uk with the names and email addresses of the delegates you wish to book.
Cancellation policy
Please find our cancellation policy for public online delivered training here
Bookings for larger groups
This course is also available to be booked for staff teams of up to 20 people, to be delivered online "in-house" in live interactive sessions on dates to suit your organisation. This course can be booked to be delivered in-person.
Please contact James.Cuming@homelesslink.org.uk or telephone James on 07375 042 815 for more information. Prices are from £1,040 for up to 20 staff members.