Training Opportunities Working with young people April 2018 March 2019 Working together for a strong and successful Dorset
Booking a place on a training course To book a place on a course in this booklet you need to go to dorsetnexus.org.uk You will need to register for an account to be able to book a place by: click the sign-up link in school/organisation box insert the name of the youth club or project you work at in reason box enter I want to attend this training course when your request has been received and processed you will receive an email with a password to enable you to log in (this can take a few days) log into your account and click on the training tab and search for the course you want to register for by putting youth work training in the find a course search box or the title of a specific course. Courses can be booked by an individual with a user account or a coordinator acting on behalf of others. For booking enquiries: Dorset Nexus administrator Tel: 01305 224995 Email: schoolscourses@dorsetcc.gov.uk For further information on course details: Jean Arnold: Training and Development Youth Worker T: 01305 221729 E: j.m.arnold@dorsetcc.gov.uk Course details: dorsetnexus.org.uk/services/3522 2
Training priority groups Group 1 - Voluntary Organisations and Dorset County Council (DCC) Children s Services staff Examples: youth workers from community run youth clubs youth workers from Advice and Information Centres such as; Rendezvous, Treads youth workers from projects such as Hipp Bones, SPACE etc. DCC Family Partnership Zone staff, Residential Social Workers, Leaving Care Team, etc DCC foster carers Group 2 - Professionals working with young people in Dorset - but not employed by Dorset County Council Examples: national charities such as: Action For Children and Barnardo s private youth work organisations such as Equilibrium Group 3 - Professionals working with young people outside of Dorset County Council Examples: Bournemouth and Poole Council staff youth workers from other local authority areas 3
Training courses and cost Group 1 have priority for places on all courses in this booklet. Course costs 4 Group Page Course 1 2 3 7 L2 Safeguarding young people and 0 0 50 internet safety 8 L2 Safeguarding young people refresher 0 0 30 for youth sector 9 Introduction to youth work 0 25 25 10 Youth worker in charge training 0 25 25 11 Level 3 Emergency first aid at work 0 25 50 12 Supporting bereaved children and 0 25 30 young people 13 Substance misuse 0 25 50 14 An introduction to LGBT 0 20 25 15 Motivating young people and 0 50 100 challenging behaviour 16 Self-harm and suicide training (2 day) 0 50 100 17 Youth Mental Health First Aid Awareness 0 0 50 18 Only When U R Ready 0 0 50 19 Sexual health training 0 0 0 20 Senior members training 0 n/a n/a 21/22 Level 2 certificate in youth work 200* 1,000 n/a (starts Sept 2017) 21/22 Level 3 diploma in youth work (starts Sept 2017) 250* 1,500 n/a * There is no charge for youth workers registering for the Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma qualification in youth work practice if they work in a community run youth club that was previously managed or supported financially by DCC Page Further information 23/24 Online training 24 Dorset Youth Association services provided 25 Dorset Award 26 Useful websites
Course cancellation costs all courses booked via Dorset Nexus must be cancelled via this online system. Cancellations made via telephone, or email will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. cancellations with at least 2 weeks notice will be accepted with no charges incurred. We do however reserve the right to apply up to full cost for any cancellations made with less than 2 weeks notice. if the event is funded/free and we cannot reuse the space created by your cancellation we reserve the right to apply a non-attendance fee of up to 50. Level 3 Safeguarding Training Youth workers who work full time or part time in a position of responsibility are advised to attend a Level 3 Safeguarding children and young people 2 day course. A 1 day update training is recommended every 3 years. These courses are organised by the Local Children s Safeguarding Board (LCSB). There is a separate cancellation policy for these courses. Search for courses on dorsetnexus.org.uk using keyword LSCB 5
Training flow chart Initial training for new youth workers: Safeguarding Children and Young People and Introduction to Youth Work Additional training: Issue based training such as: Substance Misuse, Supporting Young People with Bereavement, Only When UR Ready etc. Qualification course for Youth Support Workers: Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice Essential training Qualification course for Youth Workers in Charge: Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice It is essential that all youth workers working within the voluntary sector complete a safeguarding children and young people course. Level 2 Safeguarding children and young people - recommended level for support workers (pages 7-8) Level 3 Safeguarding children and young people - recommended level for youth workers who are responsible for a team of staff or a project (page 5) Recommended Youth Worker training Introduction to youth work see page 9 This course will help new youth workers gain a basic understanding in the skills and knowledge required for their new role. Youth worker in charge training see page 10 This course aims to equip those new to the role of a youth worker in charge with skills and knowledge required for this role. 6
Level 2 Safeguarding children and young people - including e-safety This course is essential for all youth workers (paid or voluntary) who are working in a support role and have not attended any previous safeguarding training. The course will cover the following: the different categories and signs and symptoms of abuse how to support a young person making a disclosure how to make a safeguarding referral keeping young people and yourself safe issues relating to e-safety (Police Safer Schools Team) Course date: Saturday 9 June 2018 Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre 9:30am 3:30pm Course date: Saturday 3 November 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 3:30pm Course date: Saturday 16 March 2019 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 3:30pm Course Trainers: Jean Arnold (DCC) and the Police Safer School Team Course costs: Group 1 and 2: Free Group 3: 50 7
Level 2 Safeguarding children and young people refresher This course is essential for part time youth workers (paid or voluntary) who have previously completed a Level 2 safeguarding children and young people course and are due a refresher (every 3 years). The course will cover the following: the different types of abuse signs and symptoms of abuse an update on new policies and procedures supporting young people who have made a disclosure Course date: Thursday 14 June 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 7:00pm - 9:30pm Course date: Tuesday 16 October 2018 Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre 7:00pm - 9:30pm Course date: Wednesday 13 March 2019 The Exchange, Sturminster Newton 7:00pm - 9:30pm Course Trainer: Jean Arnold (Dorset County Council) Course costs: Group 1 and 2: Free Group 3: 30 8
Introduction to Youth Work This course is recommended for anyone new to the role of a youth worker (paid or voluntary) The course will cover the following: what is Youth work? the role of a youth worker the skills required by a youth worker keeping young people and yourself safe how to plan and evaluate youth work activities Course date: Saturday 16 June 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 4:00pm Course date: Saturday 17 November 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 4:00pm Course Trainers: Tony Nye and Martin Singer (Dorset County Council) Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2 Free Group 3: 50 9
Youth Worker in Charge Training Are you new to the role of a youth worker in charge of a session? Have you been working in this role for a while and would benefit from a course refreshing your knowledge and skills? This course will cover: ideas for managing youth work teams and supervising staff the roles and responsibilities of a youth worker in charge an update on relevant policies and procedures dealing with conflict and challenging behaviour Course date: Saturday 13 October 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 4:00pm Course Trainer: Jean Arnold (Dorset County Council) Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 25 Group 3: 25 10
Emergency First Aid at Work This course is recommended for anyone who is employed with First Aid responsibilities. The course will cover the following: assessing situation and acting safely and promptly in an emergency administering first aid in a variety of incidents, bleeding, burns, broken limbs putting casualty in recovery position resuscitation using a defibrillator recording the incident awareness of cross contamination Course date: Saturday 23 June 2018 Wimborne Community Learning Resource Centre 9:00am 4:30pm Course date: Saturday 2 February 2019 Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester 9:00am 4:30pm Course Trainer: Simon Allison (Dorset County Council) Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 25 Group 3: 50 11
Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People Workshop Working with young people who have experienced situations of bereavement such as the death of a family member, friend or a pet can be difficult. The course will cover the following: the theories of loss and mourning how to recognise the many varying needs of bereaved children and young people how to support grieving children and young people practical resources to use with children and young people Course date: Wednesday 14 November 2018 Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester 10:00am 2:00pm Course date: Monday 28 January 2019 Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre 6:00pm 9:00pm Course Trainer: Tracy Mack-Nava - Mosaic Mosaic is an organisation which has been working with children and young people who have experienced bereavement, for many years. They offer invaluable advice and resources for supporting children and young people during this difficult time. Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 25 Group 3: 30 12
Substance Misuse Are you up to date on current drugs available to young people? Do you know what category each drug fits into? The course will cover the following: information on the types of substances, their effects, routes of transmission and legal status an insight into why people use substances and why they stop harm reduction strategies worker techniques Course date: Saturday 27 October 2018 Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester 9:30am 4:00pm Course Trainer: Tamara Masters (EDP) EDP is an organisation that works with people who misuse substances helping them to deal with their addictions. They are also committed to training other professionals to enable them to have the skills to support and advise people who substance misuse. Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 25 Group 3: 50 13
An introduction to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender) Having an understanding LGBT discrimination and its impact on young people is essential knowledge for youth workers The session will include interactive training, young people s stories and short videos plus the opportunity for questions and answers This course will cover the following: exploring types of discrimination and responsibilities to challenge effects of homophobia biphobia and transphobia understanding of the challenges that trans young people face importance of peer support and Rainbow Alliances defining gender; identity, presentation and biology creating inclusive environments Course date: Tuesday 5 June 2018 Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester 7:00pm 9:00pm Course date: Monday 8 October 2018 Wimborne Community Learning Resource Centre 7:00pm 9:00pm Course Trainer: Sarah Grayer (SPACE) SPACE is an organisation that support Dorset s youth who are or may be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or anything in between. Course costs: Group 1 and 2: Free Group 3: 25 14
Motivating Young People and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour Motivating young people and dealing with challenging behaviour are essential skills for a youth worker. This course will provide you with some excellent resources and skills to use with young people and will cover the following: developing methods to motivate young people exploring appropriate methods of communication in relation to motivation understanding What is conflict? working with young people around conflict issues exploring appropriate language when dealing with conflict Course date: Saturday 16 February 2019 Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester 9:30am 4:00pm Course Trainer: Natasha Emin (Life Train UK) Natasha brings her unique style to a training workshop. She has many years of experience working with young people and offers ideas and resources for working with young people. Most people who attend her training return for another workshop! Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 50 Group 3: 100 15
Self-Harm and Suicide This is a 2 day course for anyone working with young people who are dealing with this difficult issue. The course is informative whilst addressing head-on the taboo subject of self-harm and suicide. The course will cover the following: Day one - Self-Harm myths surrounding self-harm deliberate self-harm risk indicators for self-harming behaviour cycle of self-harm working with distressed young people how can I get help? Useful organisations Day two Suicide information about suicide understanding suicidal behaviour recognising risk the effect of suicide on those working with young people Course date: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 February 2019 The Children s Centre, Blandford 9:30am 4:00pm (both days) Course Trainer: Natasha Emin (Life Train UK) Course costs: Group 1: Free Group 2: 50 Group 3: 100 16
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Awareness One in ten young people experience a mental health issue at any one time with record levels of young people struggling. Academic pressure, social media, bullying, poverty, lack of availability of professional mental health support have all been named as contributing to this epidemic of poor mental health in our young people. This one day course will enable you to recognise the symptoms of mental health problems and how to provide initial help. It will also provide advice on how to guide a young person towards appropriate professional help. The course will cover the following: why Youth Mental Health First Aid? what is mental health and mental ill health? stigma and discrimination the five steps of mental health first aid areas of mental health such as Depression, Suicide, Anxiety, Psychosis, Self-Harm and Eating Disorders recovery and promoting resilience Course date: Saturday 22 September 2018 The Training Centre Dorchester Youth Centre 9:30am 3:30pm Course date: Thursday 25 October 2018 The Children s Centre, Blandford 9:30am 4:00pm Course Trainer: Pamela Melville, DCC Educational Psychologist Course costs: Group 1 and 2: Free Group 3: 50 17
Only When U R Ready Not every young person will have had sufficient opportunity to reflect upon their decision to become sexually active. The Only When U R Ready approach aims to support young people to wait until they feel certain that to become sexually active, or to continue to be so is what they want. The course will cover the following: the causes and effects of early sex the role played by media and peer pressure on young people the distinction between Only When U R Ready and abstinence ways of working with young people to help them to make positive and healthy decisions for themselves how to say no and resist pressure skills alternatives to having sex for example exploring intimacy and sensuality in non-sexual ways the role played by friends, supportive adults and school staff in supporting Only When U R Ready new approaches to building young people s self-esteem Course date: Wednesday 7 November 2018 The Children s Centre Blandford 9:30am 4:00pm Course date: Saturday 9 February 2019 The Training Centre, Dorchester 9:30 4:00pm Course Trainer: Lisa Handy (Dorset Healthcare) Course costs: Group 1 and 2: Free Group 3: 50 18
Sexual Health Training C-Card, Chlamydia and Sexual Health Awareness Training This course is for Youth workers who would benefit from updating their knowledge on sexual health and condom distribution, it will cover: legalities sexual health awareness the Pan-Dorset Scheme overview Fraser guidelines what to do if not Fraser competent Chlamydia Service and screening Course date: Wednesday 9 May 2018 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth 9:00am 4:30pm Course date: Monday 21 May 2018 Wareham Hospital 9:00am 4:30pm Additional courses will probably be delivered in November 2018, details will be circulated when available or search Nexus. To book a place or for more information contact: Samantha Burton Targeted Outreach Administrator Contraception and Sexual Health Services Tel: 01202 729219 Email: Samantha.burton1@nhs.net For more information on sexual health training contact: Joanne Goodman in Dorset Healthcare joanne.goodman1@nhs.net For additional 1 to 1 support for young people with sexual health needs contact: Natalie Hawker n.hawker@dorsetcc.gov.uk 19
Training Opportunities for Young People Senior Members Training Young people who are helping to run youth clubs as senior members would benefit from attending training to learn about the following: the role of a young leader young people s issues and needs communicating with young people equality and diversity working within boundaries Course date: Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 May 2018 Blandford Youth and Community Centre 10:00am 3:00pm each day Course date: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 July 2018 Dorchester TBC 10:00am 3:00pm each day Course Trainer: Jean Arnold (Dorset County Council) Course Booking: To book places on this course please contact Jean Arnold with names of the young people. Dates for this training can also be arranged with individual youth projects. Contact Jean Arnold to discuss this option. j.m.arnold@dorsetcc.gov.uk This training is only available for community run youth clubs in Dorset. There is no charge for this training 20
QCF Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice A Nationally Recognised Qualification Accredited by ABC Awards Youth workers working face to face with young people (paid or voluntary) and who would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification in youth work practice can register for the following courses. QCF Level 2 Certificate: This level of qualification is for a paid or voluntary youth support worker for example those working under the supervision of a more experienced youth worker. QCF Level 3 Diploma: This level of qualification for a paid or voluntary youth worker whose role involves taking on responsibilities for example being in charge of a youth work project or session. To register for a place on these courses it is essential that the youth worker: is aged 16 years and above has a paid or voluntary position working face to face with young people works one session (or approximately 3 hours) per week for Level 2 Certificate and 2 or more sessions for the Level 3 Diploma course has a Line Manager who is a qualified youth worker has completed the following courses; Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding Children and Young People Completing the qualification: The Level 2 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice requires the learner to attend taught workshop sessions and complete a portfolio of evidence. Each learner is allocated an assessor who will provide support during the course and assessment of the required evidence. 21
Competence is assessed in the following areas: Practical ability: Assessment of practical competence is carried out through observation, personal recordings and discussion with the Line Manager, other colleagues and young people. Knowledge: Underpinning knowledge is acquired through attending a series of workshops. The knowledge is then assessed through the completion of a workbook for each unit. Training workshops: It is a requirement of the course that you attend the required workshops sessions. The course intake will be in September 2018 (depending on demand). To apply for a place on the course complete the application form which is available on Dorset Nexus or contact Jean Arnold. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 July 2018 For further information on course details: Jean Arnold: Training and Development Youth Worker T: 01305 221729 E: j.m.arnold@dorsetcc.gov.uk Course costs: Group 1: Free to community run youth groups other groups Level 2 Certificate 200 Level 3 Diploma 250 Group 2: Level 2 Certificate 1000 Level 3 Diploma 1500 Group 3: TBC 22
Online Training - DCC Learning on-line courses DCC has made its Learning Online courses available to staff working with young people in the voluntary sector. To register for access to the courses on Learning Online you need to request an account by: emailing learningonline@dorsetcc.gov.uk with Youth Online learning account request in subject box provide your full name, youth work setting and your email address in the email Below are some of the courses available, for the full list search Youth workers once your account has been set up. Health and Safety Courses Health and safety essentials Fire Safety Course and Personal safety Manual handling Safeguarding Courses: Safeguarding and child protection for children s services Child Sexual Exploitation Honour based violence and forced marriage Female genital mutilation Prevent - Counter Terrorism Safer recruitment Learning and Development Childhood obesity Autism awareness Children who are disabled Assertiveness Data protection Equality and Diversity Equality and diversity Mental health awareness Trans awareness 23
Other Online Training opportunities Food Safety and Hygiene in Catering If your project is planning to organise cooking activities with young people it is recommended that a member of staff completes the food safety and hygiene training course. This course can be completed on line through Virtual College virtual-college.co.uk/products/food-hygiene-catering Health and Safety Level 1 virtual-college.co.uk/courses/health-and-safety-courses highspeedtraining.co.uk/available-courses/health-safety Fire Marshall Training ncctrainingresources.co.uk/product/fire-warden Training and support available from Dorset Youth Association (DYA) Services provided by DYA: DBS Checks support for those who want to establish new youth clubs/projects or maintain existing provision templates for policies and procedures including risk assessment advice on fund raising access to low cost insurance scheme access to training access to VCS Forum meetings, annual conference and weekly e-bulletin Voluntary Sector Annual Conference Spring 2019 date TBC Contact: DYA on 01305 262440 (9:30am 4:00pm) for more details on the above. 24
Dorset Award Scheme The Dorset Award scheme provides youth workers with a tool for recognising young people s achievements. It can be tailored to the needs of different young people so can be used with a wide range of abilities. The award has two levels: The Dorset Award: A 10-hour programme for school year 7+ The Dorset Award Plus: A 20-hour programme for school year 9+ To achieve the award young people are required to engage in a programme which is supported by a youth worker. This programme could include: participating in a programme leading to a change in behaviour working as a senior member/junior leader in a youth club organising a sport competition or activity participating in an arts or sports project taking part in a community project After completing the required hours on the programme the young person and the youth worker are required to provide evidence of the learning achieved through the activity (forms are provided for this) The young person will then receive a certificate to acknowledge their achievements. More information: Dorsetforyou.gov.uk/young-people/dorset-award-plus ASDAN - Short Courses Dorset County Council is registered as a centre for ASDAN short courses. If you are interested in using ASDAN in your work with young people for projects such as volunteering and peer mentoring please contact: Jean Arnold, email: j.m.arnold@dorsetcc.gov.uk asdan.org.uk/courses/programmes 25
Useful web sites Dorset Outdoor Education Forms for Offsite activities and information on Duke of Edinburgh Award dorsetforyou.gov.uk/outdoored Dorset Children s Safeguarding Board dorsetlscb.co.uk Dorset Youth Association dorsetyouth.com Keep love sweet Sexual health information and advice chlamydiascreendorset.co.uk Think you know Internet safety advice for young people, parents and professionals developed by the Police thinkuknow.co.uk National Youth Agency Up to date information for youth workers on national events and policies, youth work training, resources to use with young people etc nya.org.uk Family Information directory dorsetforyou.gov.uk/fid-service-activity
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