Welcome to this e-learning module on basic autism awareness which looks at they key characteristics, the triad of impairments and links to other conditions.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

This module provides employees with information and guidance on deafness and communication support.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

This module is to help housing staff understand the unique condition of hoarding that some tenants may suffer from. It will help them dispel the common idea that these people are lazy or dirty and help them understand that it is a medical condition.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

Falls and fall-related injuries are a common and serious problem for older people. The aim of this course is to give you the knowledge you need to prevent falls and to help keep people safe and independent in their own homes.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

This modules deals with Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and how it impacts on an organisation.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

This module will look at the health effects of smoking, as well as the dangers of second hand smoke. We will look at why people smoke and the benefits of quitting, as well as offering support and advice to help you kick the habit. Yet to be reviewed in 2018

Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) have put together the Trans Awareness e-learning that covers 3 modules:

• Module 1 is a general introduction to gender variance, for example explaining basic terminology

• Module 2 covers how to create trans-inclusive workplaces and specific guidance on how to support an employee who transitions at work

• Module 3 covers how to provide trans-inclusive services to the general public

Welcome to this course on Reablement. The module uses case studies to illustrate the main learning points and contains files with which you can build a quiz within your LMS to assess the main learning points.

This module is part of a new suite on Dementia. This is Part One and looks at dementia in general.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

Welcome to this module exploring the values and principles underpinning personalisation within a social care setting.Yet to be reviewed in 2018

Dementia - Culture and Faith

In a multi-cultural environment it is important for practitioners to understand faith and cultural issues in relation to dementia - hence the importance of working in a holistic way which respects the diversity in  the client group with which we work. In this half day  workshop we explore cultural as well as faith  perspectives in relation to dementia and the implications for planning and implementing culturally sensitive dementia assessment,  care and support. 

PSN is a secure network that connects all public sector organisations, allowing for fast, secure data transfer and access to services that aren't available on the internet. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will have had opportunities to:-

• Identify and understand the importance of language and terms (words) used to support anti-discriminatory practice.

• Recognise key responsibilities and expectations held of staff members practice in relation to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Identify forms of discrimination prohibited, and consider the impact discrimination has on individuals affected.

• Describe how to create and build on an inclusive, person-centred service and team.

• Assess the teams current effectiveness as a person centred service and team and develop actions/steps to take toward building a more inclusive approach.

Welcome to the Equality in the Workplace module. This e-learning unit provides an overview of why equality is important in the workplace.

The aim of this course is to increase awareness of equality in the workplace and to identify the expectations we have of you in terms of your behaviour. It will also give you practical help in challenging unlawful discrimination or inappropriate behaviour.

Welcome to your learning on health and safety in the office. This module is designed to give you an introductory overview of good health and safety practice in the office workplace.

This module is designed to give you an overview of management responsibilities with respect to health and safety laws and policies that might affect you and your team.

This module is designed to give you a good general introduction to Health and Safety at work, describing the practical steps you can take to ensure your own health and safety along with that of your colleagues.

This course has been designed for staff new to Birmingham City Council.

As part of the Children’s Services offer all frontline staff who work with Children and Families need to complete the Home Office E- Learning on Radicalisation and Extremism.

This course is directed at Social Work Team Manager Delivery/Workforce and Senior Practitioner Delivery/Workforce staff 

This course is for internal BCC staff only who work in Adults & Communities

This course is suitable for Grade 4 Social Workers in Assessment and Support Planning who wish to apply for Practice Educator Stage 1

CHC continuing healthcare e-learning is hosted on an external site

Please click on the link http://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Register

You can find an easy guide to accessing the e-learning here

This workshop is aimed at Grade 4 social workers, to help them make an application to the University Of Birmingham’s P.Q Consolidation module

Available to: Qualified Social Workers- THIS IS JUST FOR GRADE 4 SOCIAL WORKERS

Applicants will be:

• Employed directly by Birmingham City Council as a social worker in the Assessment & Support Planning (ASP) Service
• Practising as a qualified social worker for a minimum of 42 weeks when they embark on the module in January 2016
• Available to attend all 5 of the teaching days and take the 2 allocated study days
• Committed and ready to embark on the Consolidation module

N.B. NQSWs wishing to apply must have first have completed and submitted their ASYE portfolio (it must be confirmed that they have passed or are likely to pass their ASYE)

This multi-agency workshop[will identify the learning about domestic violence and child safeguarding that is emerging from Birmingham’s domestic homicide reviews with particular reference to the review into the death of Natasha Trevis, and  published Serious Adult Reviews.  

Target Audience: This multi-agency training is targeted towards those who work predominantly with families as well as for those with specialist or designated Adult safeguarding responsibilities.

Aims: To enable participants to:

• Understand the pattern of coercive control in domestic violence and abuse and its impact upon parenting  
• Understand the increased risks associated with ending a violent relationship and the factors that make it dangerous for victims to leave
• Be familiar with the tactics used by domestic violence abusers to prevent help seeking by a non-abusing parent  
• Become familiar with the worries and concerns children and victims may have around domestic violence and agency involvement  
• Be aware of the tools and pathways for responding to adult  safeguarding in the context of domestic violence in Birmingham, including how to implement the ADASS guidance- Adult safeguarding and domestic A guide to support practitioners and managers
• Be familiar with both unsafe practice and good practice in protecting children and vulnerable adults  exposed to domestic violence and abuse
• Be more confident in supporting children and vulnerable adults experiencing domestic violence and abuse

This is a course template for all TLDS (Adults & Children's staff) to follow as a guide to ensure courses are in a standardised format for consistency.

Due to popular demand, tlds has organised Stroke Awareness sessions for adult social care provider organisations in Birmingham.

The programme is ideal for those workers have little or no knowledge about Stroke and it also serves as a refresher programme for those who need to update their knowledge and understanding of the subject. 

This programme has been developed  in partnership with Birmingham City Council’s Public Health Service and to date, has proven very useful amongst other adult social care staff groups.  The presentation is engaging and is delivered by a qualified nurse.  

Aim

At any one time the majority of problem drinkers are not engaged in alcohol services.   These people will present with a range of needs including physical and psychological damage.   This course will enable home care or housing support workers:

• To work more effectively with change resistant problem drinkers.

THIS COURSE IS FOR HOME CARE STAFF ONLY.

Social Supervision (Day 1)

The role of the social supervisor is a specialist role that links to the Ministry of Justice. Delegates attending this course should be suitably qualified to undertake the role (allocated Social Workers and Community Psychiatric Nurses). Managers supervising social supervisors are invited to attend day 1 to ensure they are clear on the defined roles and responsibilities of their staff and subsequent responsibilities within the management role.  

This course is for staff who work for Birmingham City Council in Assessment & Support Planning.

The target group is Team Leaders, Social Care Facilitators , Senior Referral & Advice Officers and Referral & Advice Officers.

To help PSS staff increase their understanding & skills in taking minutes of meetings (including safeguarding) to the professional standards expected by Birmingham City Council & Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board.

This is the pilot course for Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets for external colleagues and the Trust.

Half day programme aimed to provide information to SPW's, SPD's and TM about DP's, in line with the delivery to other groups, so they can:

• Support and reinforce same messages
• build evalauation ,measures into supervisions
• identify ongoing learning needs to inform future training

The conent will include the background to DP's, BCC processes, form filling, awareness of wider programme and discussion to consider how best to incorporate into supervision.