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Young People in Supported Housing
An accredited training programme
23rd & 24th February 2010 and 23rd & 24th March 2010 (London)
23rd & 24th June 2010 and 21st & 22nd July 2010 (Birmingham)
This course aims to improve the outcomes and quality of life for young people aged 16-25 in supported housing by providing this accredited course to workers, who are new to working with young people and/or new to supported housing. This is a post-induction training course which is accredited by OCN credit4learning and can be used towards gaining a qualification, such as an NVQ level 3.
Young people in supported housing are amongst the most disadvantaged and vulnerable, and workers offering essential support may make all the difference by helping them to make "small but significant steps towards a positive outcome". The course, which has been informed by our research and consultation with managers, workers and young people, comprises of four training days and two assignments which are based on working with young people.
The course covers:
- Adolescence to adulthood - development and transitions
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Roles, responsibilities and boundaries
- The role of the worker in becoming a "trusted adult"
- Building positive relationships with young people
- Approaches to the work - tools and techniques Improving social networks
- Working with other agencies
- Looking after yourself - managing stress
Accreditation: the course is accredited by OCN Credit4Learning and 9 units will be awarded to participants on completion of the two assignments.
Course work: participants will be expected to hand in two assignments during this course and should allow extra days in home study for this. The first assignment should be handed in after Day Two and the last one should be handed in after Day Four.
For more information on the content of this course please contact Jayne Hellett, Project Manager, Mental Health and Training Projects. To speak to Jayne, call 01273 693311.
Fees:
Statutory, independent and large voluntary organisations: £975
Individuals and small voluntary organisations: £780
Young People in Focus standard cancellation charges apply.
For further information:
If you would like more detailed information about this course, please contact the Course Co-ordinators who can email you a document.
Lise Hansen (lhansen@youngpeopleinfocus)
Sarah Lee (slee@youngpeopleinfocus.org.uk)
Telephone: 01273 693311