Events & Training
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Delivering Empowerment
Annual Conference 2013
Making Surrey even safer
Providing disabled people with advice and information to stay safe in Surrey
On Monday 24th June 2013
You can find more information and an application form here:
More Information
Application Form
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British Red Cross First Aid training sessions
Basic First Aid Skills Sessions at East and North Empowerment Board meetings in May.
The British Red Cross (BRC) has launched a UK-wide effort to ensure that there are people with current life-saving skills, including first aid, in every community. The Community Based First Aid (CBFA) service seeks to work with organisations to develop and deliver first aid learning sessions appropriate to specific communities and potential vulnerable groups. Two Empowerment Boards in surrey will host basic first aid sessions at their meetings in May. If the sessions are successful the sessions will be rolled out to other Empowerment Boards.
The British Red Cross will deliver appropriate first aid learning to clients of Empowerment Boards to build first aid life-saving skills within their local communities. This will help to build resilience to crisis and emergency in communities vulnerable to poor health, residential accidents and other related health issues.
If you live in East or North Surrey and available to attend training on the dates below then please contact Yasmin Broome, Delivering Empowerment Coordinator on 01483 517294 text 07812 104490 email yasmin.broome@surreycc.gov.uk
North Surrey – Tuesday 14th May 2013, 2-4pm at Hythe Centre
East Surrey – Monday 20th May 2013, 1.30-3.30pm at Orpheus Centre
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PA Training Sessions 2013
5 Day Training
This course is intended for people who are looking to move into a caring role.
April 18th - 21st & 5th day on June 1st
June 8th - 11th & 5th day on August 3rd
August 15th - 18th & 5th day on September 28th
October 26th - 29th & 5th day on December 7th
December 12th - 16th & 5th day on January 18th 2014
Courses will be held at:
Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Surrey, GU4 7HL
Day one
● Registration, Introductions and PA Profiling
● Numeracy and Literacy assessments
● Role of the Health and Social Care Worker
● Personal Development
● Communicating Efficiently
● Confidentiality
Day two
● Equality and Inclusion
● Duty of Care
● Infection Control
● Medication
Day three
● Safeguarding
● Person Centred Support
● Moving and Handling
● Stress
● Food safety and Nutrition
Day four
● First Aid Awareness
● Health and Safety Legislation
● COSHH
● Fire Safety
● Personal Development – reflective practise
Day five (not consecutive, please check dates)
● Review of course
● Personal Professional Development
● Employment Options
These course are being run over weekdays and weekends so people who are thinking of changing professions can also attend.
People will need to attend for the whole first 4 days consecutively. An additional fifth day need to be attended for CRB checks and recap on the course.
Trainees will have to complete a workbook prior to attending the 5th day. This will be given to you and explained in full on the first four days of the course.
The content of this course may differ day to day dependant upon the group which is why it's highly recommended to attend all 4 (consecutive) days in a row.
All 5 days will need to be attended to obtain an accreditation.
You can download all the relevant documents below! If you could please return the forms to us ASAP as the courses fill up very quickly. If a course you wish to attend is full, you will be notified and placed on the next available course until further notice.
There are 2 application forms to fill out. One for the course and one for PA Finder. You can send the course application form back to us either by email, fax or mail.
There are two documents with more information on the course, and a document with the identification documents you will need to bring for your CRB check. They need to be the original, copies will not be accepted I'm afraid!
PA FINDER - PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SITE!
Please send your completed application forms to Doug at doug@surreyilc.org.uk or by post to the Surrey Independent Living Council building at:
SILC, Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL
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3 Day Training
This course is intended for people who are already working as PAs.
2013 courses:
April 15th, 16th and 17th
May 8th, 9th and 10th
June 25th, 26th and 27th
September 10th, 11th and 12th
November 4th, 5th and 6th
Courses will be held at Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Surrey, GU4 7HL
Day one - 10.30am to 4.30pm
● Introduction to Independent Living and core principles of providing care and support
● Safeguarding
(This session will be particularly useful to both Personal Assistants and their employers)
Day two - 9.45am to 4.30pm
● General Health & Safety
● First Aid
● Medication
● Infection Control
Day three - 9.45am to 4.30pm
● Food Hygiene
● Fire Training
● Moving and Handling
These sessions can be attended as a block of 3 days or individually over a number of sessions. Certificates of attendance are issued for each individual day.
The content of this course may differ day to day dependant upon the group
3-DAY PA TRAINING APPLICATION FORM
Please send your completed application form to Doug at doug@surreyilc.org.uk or by post to the Surrey Independent Living Council building at:
SILC, Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7HL
Disclaimer for Employers
The P.A. Finder register is not vetted by SILC, nor has everybody on it been CRB checked.
It is the responsibility of the employer to check the skills and suitability of P.A’s advertising on it during the interview process.
Information for PA’s
We are NOT an agency or the employer and being on PA Finder does not necessarily guarantee that you will be offered work. We act a liaison between the direct payment user and you.
Each employer who interviews you will assess your suitability for the job, and will take up your references. Because each employer and each job is unique, you must be sure to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have about the job at your interview. You will be required to provide your employer with the relevant information for tax and National Insurance purposes, and provide evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom.
Employers routinely provide us with feedback on the candidates they interview.
We expect a professional respect for the work of Personal Assistants from all our applicants – even before they have been offered a job.
If we are notified that you have failed to attend an arranged interview without telephoning your apologies we will consider removing your name from P.A. Finder – even if it happens only once.
You must keep us up to date with any changes that affect your ability to work as a P.A. We count on you to let us know if your circumstances change – for example you have started work as a P.A and your hours of availability have changed, if your details have changed, or if you are no longer available to work as a P.A. You can always apply to re-join at a later date.
Support with Confidence Scheme
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Individual Training Sessions 2013
In addition to the 3-day and 5-day courses, we have 1-day courses in specific highly demand subjects.
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Principles of Person Centred Care
Thursday 6th June 2013
The Boardroom
9.45 to 16.00
- Introduces PA’s to the values that underpin Person Centred Care.
- Explores the values of individuality, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity respect and partnership.
- Assists PA’s to develop their understanding of how the principles of care should be reflected in their day to day practices.
Referenced to:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (revised 2010) 7
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units HSC 025, 026, 2015 &3020
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Understanding Dementia & Dementia Care
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Wednesday 14th August 2013
(Each date is a separate session)
The Boardroom
09.45 to 16.00
- What does ‘Dementia’ mean?
- Myths and stereotypes
- The main causes of Dementia
- Person centred qualities and skills
- Communication skills
- Keeping people safe
Referenced to:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (revised 2010) 7.3
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units DEM 201 & 204
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Safeguarding
Friday 28th June 2013
Friday 2nd August 2013
(Each date is a separate session)
The Boardroom
09.45 to 13.00
- Role of the PA in safeguarding the individual
- Legislation and Policy
- Concept and definition of abuse
- Categories of abuse
- Signs and symptoms of abusive behaviour
- How to respond to allegations of abuse
Referenced to:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (revised 2010) 6
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Unit HSC024
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Managing Behaviour that is ‘Challenging’
Thursday 1st August 2013
The Boardroom
09.45 to 17.00
- What is ‘Challenging Behaviour’
- Who can present challenging behaviour
- Reasons for challenging behaviour
- Appropriate responses and body language
- Methods for managing challenging behaviour
Referenced to:
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units HSC 3058
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Effective Communication
Friday 13th September 2013
The Boardroom
09.45 to 16.00
- Why do we communicate?
- Verbal, non-verbal and behavioural communication
- Responding skills
- The use of touch
- Communication aids
Referenced to:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (revised 2010) 3
QCF: Health and Social Care Diploma (England) Units SHC021 &SSOP2.2
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Please click for the APPLICATION FORM and return to either doug@surreyilc.org.uk or
Doug, SILC, Astolat, Coniers Way, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7HL