Training programme september 14 march15 by InterlinkRCT

Courses Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

LOOK INSIDE We have lots of training opportunities for you! Health and Safety Recruiting and Supporting Volunteers Practice Exchange Group: Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Participation Community Development Levels 3 & 4 Action Learning Sets Citizens Cymru Wales Design Your Own Training Community Story Collecting - Giving People a Choice Domestic Awareness Level 2 Sexual Health - Engaging with Young People Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm Level 2 Self Help Courses in Mindfulness and Stress Control

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First Aid Training - 16 October 2014

Health and Safety Training - 3 November 2014

Introduction to Volunteering & Preparing for Volunteers - 19 & 20 November 2014

Volunteering Recruitment, Selection and Induction - 3 & 5 December 2014

Getting the Best For Your Volunteers - 14 & 15 January 2015

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - 5 February 2015

Safeguarding Children and Young People - 5 February 2015

Community Development Level 3 & 4 - 16, 23 & 30 March 2015

Action Learning

Community Story Collecting - Giving People Advice

Design Your Own Training

Interlink Meeting & Conference Rooms

Citizens Cymru Wales - 19th – 24th October 2014

Domestic Abuse Awareness Level 2

Sexual Health - Engaging with Young People (various dates)

Reduction of Suicide and Self - Harm Level 2 (various dates)

Youth Mental Health First Aid - 13th November and Friday 14th November 2014

Self Help Course in Mindfulness and Stress Control (various dates)

Who are we? Interlink is a local charity with over 480 member organisations. We work with the individuals, communities, voluntary organisations, not for profit enterprises and partners. We aim to make a real difference in RCT through volunteering, community action, involving people and connecting communities.

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If you have an idea - we can work with you to develop your ideas, make plans, help with fundraising and involving others who can help. If you want to make a difference - we can help make it happen If you want to be better connected - we can help you to connect to people, communities and organisations. If you having something to say - we can help you influence what goes on in your community and have a stronger voice. If you are interested in being a volunteer - we can help get you started.

It doesn’t matter what you need, whether you are a self-help group, a sports club, a social enterprise, a youth group, community centre or larger voluntary organisation, or from the public or private sector, we are here to help connect people to make a difference through community action. We will help in any way we can, so please call us on: 01443 846200 (or visit us at www.interlinkrct.org.uk).

Interlink Training Calendar Are you a third sector organisation who wants to be involved in delivering this programme? If you wish to join in, call Simon on 01443 846200. Interlink’s training programme continues to expand, develop and to offer the training courses that YOU tell us you need. Interlink is also committed to delivering the more informal, ‘bespoke’ training that your organisation want. Call us to chat about what you want. Price Bands A B

Interlink Members or members of any County Voluntary Council. Non-members.

First Aid Training This one day appointed person course is designed to give people the minimum knowledge required in carrying out emergency first aid. It meets the care standard requirements of an appointed person. Course content will include:      

Incident Management Recovery Position CPR How to deal with bleeding How to deal with burns How to deal with heart attacks and strokes

Date: 16 October 2014 Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Venue: Interlink Cost: A: £40 B: £80 Facilitator: Bob Morgan - Life Savers First Aid

Interlink Training Calendar Health and Safety This course is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT? Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks. Learning outcomes:  Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention  Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system  Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention  Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees  Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration)  Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules  Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety  Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

3 November 2014 9.15 am - 3.00 pm Interlink A: £45 B: £90 Ruth Thomas - CRT Training

Introduction to Volunteering and Preparing For Volunteers These courses are an introduction to the series of four modules on volunteer management. By the end of the session, participants will:  Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work  Recognise how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work  Appreciate the resource implications of involving volunteers  Be able to develop a volunteering policy  Have considered what other policies might be necessary  Understand key legal issues relating to volunteers  Be able to identify volunteer roles and draw up volunteer ‘task descriptions’  Know how to assess and manage risk relating to volunteer roles Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

19 & 20 November (2 day course) 9.30 am - 4.00 pm VAMT, Merthyr Tydfil A: £20 B:£80 (for both days) Thomas Crockett & Karen Foley

Interlink Training Calendar Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction The course is designed as the third in a series of four modules on volunteer management. By the end of the session, participants will:  Be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers  Recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools  Understand the use of vetting procedures including CRB checks, and recognise their limitations  Understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction  Recognise potential uses and abuses of volunteers’ personal information  Recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

3 & 4 December 2 day course) 9.30 am - 4.00 pm Interlink A:£20 B:£80 (for both days) Thomas Crockett & Karen Foley

Getting The Best From Your Volunteers The course is designed as the fourth in a series of four modules on volunteer management. By the end of the session, participants will:  Understand what motivates and de-motivates volunteers  Understand good practice in relation to support and supervision  Recognise and be able to manage a variety of difficult situations  Know when and how to terminate a volunteering relationship  Be able to assess needs for training and development and recognise different ways of meeting these  Know how to give appropriate recognition to volunteers Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

14 & 15 January 2015 9.30 am - 4.30 pm VAMT A: £20 B:£80 (for both days) Thomas Crockett & Karen Foley

Safeguarding Children and Young People This is a level 2 awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups which will increase the participants’ confidence in identifying and referring safeguarding issues. The course is endorsed by RCT LSCB - ‘Raising Awareness to Referral’. OUTCOMES:  Develop a basic understanding of child protection and abuse  Gain knowledge of child protection terms  Consider how to report/respond as an individual This course is aimed at those with a limited knowledge of safeguarding issues who are looking to set up, or review safeguarding policies and procedures within their organisation Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

5 February 2015 9.30 am - 1.00 pm Interlink Free Maria James - Interlink / Fframwaith

“A very worthwhile course, ideal for all those working with children” Safeguarding Children and Young People

Interlink Training Calendar Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults This is a level 2 awareness raising session for voluntary and community groups to include: OUTCOMES:  The background to legislation  Definitions and indicators of abuse  Current trends in adult protection in RCT This course is aimed at those with a limited knowledge of safeguarding issues who are looking to set up, or review safeguarding policies and procedures within their organisation. Date: 5 February 2015 Time: 2.00 pm - 4.30 pm Venue: Interlink Cost: Free Facilitator: Lucy Foster - Interlink

“Clear, concise information. Makes you re-evaluate your way of thinking” - Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Although both Safeguarding courses are free, funded through the Social Care Workforce Development Partnership, you will be charged at the full rate if you do not attend

Community Development Level 3 & 4 Your chance to become that qualified and reflective community development practitioner you always wanted to be - if only you had the time! Don’t think about it, sign up and enjoy three amazing days of reflection and learning. You can attend all 3 days and achieve an accreditation or attend individual training days. Here is the draft programme: DAY ONE: The skills and values of a community worker and the National Occupational Standards for Community Development. Learn and discuss why people get involved and group dynamics and the roles of individuals within a group. Explore how to help develop a culture of equality and the importance of being warm, welcome and open. How to deal with imbalances of power and how to communicate and facilitate effectively. We will look at group life cycles and examine how to work inclusively to break down barriers that prevent people getting involved. DAY TWO: Find out the different ways of how to work with a community to find out more about the community, what are its good points and assets and how to find out about the challenges and issues that different people and groups are interested in tackling. Learn how to work with the community to carry out community-led research using a variety of techniques. Then look at what you can look at and understand the information you collect - what the research tells do with the results to develop ideas, plans and actions. DAY THREE: Find out about how to support a community to turn ideas into reality, discussing ways in which people can work together to make a difference. Looking at simple creative ways to gather ideas such as techniques, wish trees and graffiti walls as well as developing coproductive approaches to engaging partners in community action planning processes. You will also learn about how understand and manage relationships with partners and how to develop, coordinate and evaluate plans and projects. Date: Time: Venue: Cost: Facilitator:

16, 23 & 30 March 2015 9.30 am - 4.00 pm Interlink A: £20 B:£80 (for both days) Lucy Foster - Interlink

Interlink Training Calendar Don’t miss your chance to use Action Learning to bring about change! Want to think creatively and deal with issues quickly and effectively? What is It? ‘Action learning is a highly successful problem solving methodology for small groups which captures the best thinking of all . . . and enriches . . . abilities to tackle important issues, take action and learn from the effects of that action.’ When and Where? At your convenience, please call us to discuss how we can fit the training into the time you have available. What kind of group? Action learning set involve group of between 5 and 8 people, here are just a few examples: - a community group / organisation - senior management, chief executives, chairs, leaders - practitioners from the same or different sectors - budding social entrepreneurs - campaigners, community activists You meet when it suits you - weekly, monthly or quarterly – whatever works for you! You meet a minimum of 6 times and You can book a taster to check it out first. Whether you are interested as an individual who wants to be part of an action learning set or whether you have your own group – call us for a chat.

Community Story Collecting - Giving People A Voice Be part of an exciting new project to collect stories from older people in your community - training dates to be confirmed in early November Who is it for? Community members and professionals who would like to give a voice to the stories of older people who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation. Why? By listening to peoples stories we see them as individuals with something to give whether that is a story that contributes to our knowledge of local history, we learn what it takes to reconnect people with their community or things that interest them. What is the commitment? Around 6 hours of informal, fun training and a commitment to work together to collect stories from older people in your community. You will receive? A certificate as a ‘Community Ethnographer’, have support to undertake the story collecting and a rewarding and enriching experience. For more information, please contact Jenny O’Hara - Jakeway on 01443 846200 or johara@interlinkrct.org.uk

Design Your Own Training Support for you and your group Interlink offers courses for individuals and groups - You choose the time and place! Brought to your community Mix and Match - Pick different courses and we will design a training day for you! Safeguarding Children and Young People

Mental Health Awareness

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Stress Management

Health and Safety

Running Your Group (Governance)

Mental Health First Aid

Business planning

Dealing with Challenging Behaviour

Running Your Community Building

Marketing

Equalities & Diversity

Employment Law Training

Environmental Management Systems

Managing your Organisation Exceptional Committees

Introduction to Social Enterprise

Excellent Employee Involvement

Participation - Involving People

First Class Funding Strategies

Alcohol & Drugs Awareness

Practice Exchange Group: Young People’s Participation

Skills for Peer Support Mix of Coaching, Counselling and Mentoring

Taking Co-Productive Practice to The Next Level!

Action Learning Set

Food Hygiene

Dealing with Difficult Situations Effectively

Finance

Team Building / Working Together Effectively

Involving your Employees

Sexual Health Foundation Course

Community Development Level 2,3 & 4

Person Centred Creativity

ICT / Social Media

Market Research

How much will I need to pay? We can provide free support for groups of 1 to 3 people. Member rates: Most courses can be run over half a day at a cost for £50 for between 4 and 10 people (£100 for a full day). The bigger the group, the lower the cost! Non members rate: £100 per half day or £150 per day If you are not a member, but would like to join, please see our website for details. Training fees are negotiable, we offer lots of options.

Interlink Training and Meeting Rooms Conference Room Members: ½ Day

£30

Full Day

£60

Non Members: ½ Day

£50

Full Day

£100

Training Room Members: ½ Day

£20

Full Day

£40

Non Members: ½ Day

£30

Full Day

£60

Interview Room Members: ½ Day

£10

Full Day

£20

Non Members: ½ Day

£15

Full Day

£30

Interlink offers a range of meeting, conference, office and ‘hot desking’ facilities, whether your requirements are for a training venue, workshops, conferences, small business meetings, one-to-ones or just time out from your current environment. Breakout rooms, hot desking and office space are for hire subject to availability. All room hire charges are inclusive of: Laptop Internet Connection Overhead Projector

LCD Projector Flip Chart, Pads and Pens Hearing Loop

Projection Screen Dry Wipe Board and Pens Speakers

Refreshments are available on request for a small charge. We can also advise on local caterers. 9

Citizens Cymru Wales

National Community Leadership Training Course The Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training Course comes to Cardiff from 19th – 24th October 2014! Passionate about social justice? Want to learn how to create change? Curious about community organising and Citizens Cymru Wales? This is the course for you! Citizens UK training is being hosted in Wales to allow as many local people to attend as possible. The course timings will allow you to attend on a non - residential basis. Training cost is £250. If you would like to participate but don’t have the funds, Interlink may be able to help! For more information, please contact Jonathan Cox on jonathan.cox@citizenswales.org.uk

Domestic Abuse Awareness Level 2 15 September 2014

MARAC (Multi Agency Risk assessment Conference) & Risk Assessment (half day am)

18 September 2014

Domestic Abuse Awareness Raising (half day am)

13 October 2014

Full Day Domestic Abuse & its Effects on Children

17 November 2014

Honour Based Violence (half day am)

17 November 2014

DA Awareness Raising (half day pm)

18 November 2014

MARAC (Multi Agency Risk assessment Conference) & Risk Assessment (half day am)

19 January 2015

MARAC (Multi Agency Risk assessment Conference) & Risk Assessment (half day am)

20 January 2015

Full Day Domestic Abuse & its Effects on Children

23 February 2015

Domestic Abuse Awareness Raising (half day am)

27 February 2015

Full Day Domestic Abuse & its Effects on Children

If you would like to book onto this course, please contact Angela Rowlands at Heddfan on 01443 668879 or email: angela.rowlands@rctcbc.gov.uk

Sexual Health– Engaging With Young People This 1 day foundation course is aimed at those working with children and young people. The aim of the course is to improve knowledge and issues around sexual health, including facilitating of the condom card scheme. Areas include:  The Law.  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s).  Contraception.  Equipping attendees to run the C-Card scheme. Date: 11th July 2014 Venue: Keir Hardie Health Park Further courses and places available in 2015 on the following dates:  January 16th 2015  April 24th 2015  July 10th 2015 

If you would like to book onto this course, please contact Julie McDonald on 01685 351448 or Email: julie.mcdonald@wales.nhs.uk 11

Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm Level 2 Training This one-day introductory course regarding suicide and self harm is provided in conjunction with Cwm Taf Safeguarding Children Board. The training aims to ensure that all staff have an understanding of the issues relating to suicide and self harm in children and young people and to equip them with the confidence to recognise and respond appropriately to any related concerns. The focus of this training is from recognition through to evaluating concerns, responding appropriately and referring to the relevant agencies if necessary. The training is aimed at staff members who have direct contact with children, young people (under the age of 25) and families and will be in a position to identify concerns, for example, classroom teachers, non-teaching staff, youth workers, primary care clinical and non-clinical staff, community support police officers, probation officers, youth offending team, etc. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Have improved awareness of what constitutes self harm and suicide Be more able to identify the risks Be more able to recognise the differences between suicidal and self harming behaviour Have some basic skills to manage disclosures and take appropriate further measures Multi-agency training dates for 2014/15 are provided over leaf. Service-specific training sessions can also be facilitated including half day / twilight sessions. For further information please contact Heather Smith at the address below. Due to the sensitive nature of this topic there will be a maximum of 25 delegates per training session and we would ask that all staff are made fully aware of the learning outcomes before being nominated to attend. Please contact Heather Smith on: Partnership Emotional and Mental Health Project Officer: Ynysmeurig House Navigation Park Abercynon CF45 4SN Email: Heather.Smith2@wales.nhs.uk Telephone: 01443 744862

Multi-agency Training Dates for 2014/15 Reduction of Suicide and Self Harm Level 2 Training 10th September 2014