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Value Based Recruitment

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience
  • ESCC Assessment & Care Management
  • ESCC Directly Provided Services
  • Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector
  • Voluntary and Community Sector Staff 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This session is suitable for supervisors and managers involved in recruitment.
Training objectives This session looks at a values based approach to recruitment and how this differs from traditional interview questions.
Learning outcomes
  • Identify the values, behaviours and attitudes which are essential to work in Adult Social Care
  • Develop values based interview questions
  • Observe and practice questioning techniques to explore your candidates values
  • Understand how to make, evidence, score and record judgements in values based interviews
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/23/431 MS Teams 15 February 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Disability Awareness - building better relationships in the workplace

Disability Awareness - building better relationships in the workplace
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Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Learning Disability Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject Disability Awareness
Course description A highly interactive course drawing directly on the lived experience of the trainer rather than theory.  Although the course covers the law, it focuses more on the often overlooked emotional side of disability - vital in making disabled people feel motivated and valued. Discussions take place in a safe, constructive environment.
Training objectives The training objectives of this course are to:  * provide awareness of how to support the emotional and practical needs of disabled employees and customers.  *  describe and discuss best practice on recruiting and retaining disabled employees.  *  provide an overview of legal considerations including reasonable adjustments.  *  outline the benefits of disability awareness for employers and society as a whole.   
Learning outcomes Ability to interact with disabled people with greater confidence and empathy.  Working knowledge of the Equality Act 201.0  Ability to help achieve an inclusive working environment where issues are raised constructively and resolved quickly.  Enhanced understanding of issues faced by disabled people through account of lived experience and practical exercises.
Additional information Course is CPD accredited.  No prerequisite learning needed.  It is appropriate for people at all levels of the organisation as messages are largely generic.  Accordingly the content is helpful to managers and peers alike.  Handouts summarising key learning points are provided at completion of the course.
Maximum places 12
Closing date 3 days before the course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions One
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/23/771 Faraday House, Eastbourne  12 December 2023 - COURSE CANCELLED 09:30 - 16:30
ASC/24/74 Faraday House, Eastbourne 28 February 2024 09:30 - 16:30
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Networks and forums

Senior Practice Forum

Course details
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Target audience ACM: Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers /Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapists
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description These forums will be led by Sharon Leaver, Principal Social Worker  and will provide a networking opportunity for ESCC Senior Practitioners, Senior Resource Officers and Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapists to meet and update on current issues. Each session will also address specific learning topics identified by forum members. 
Training objectives
Learning outcomes These sessions provide attendees with a regular networking and discussion forum specifically for the Senior Practitioner, Senior Resource Officer and Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapists roles. 
Additional information
Maximum places 25
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/69 St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne  16 January 2024  COURSE FULL 10:00 - 12:00 
ASC/24/75 Faraday House, Eastbourne 21 March 2024  10:00 - 12:00
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Coaching

Coaching Skills for Wellbeing Conversations

Course details
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Target audience
  • ESCC Assessment & Care Management
  • ESCC Directly Provided Services
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This session is suitable for supervisors and managers.
Training objectives Understand how to use a coaching approach to support staff wellbeing.
Learning outcomes By the end of this workshop it is anticipated you will: • Have learned about coaching and the GROW model • Have had a chance to practice coaching with colleagues • Have explored how you can use coaching to have wellbeing conversations with your staff • Have explored some of the other tools and resources available and thought about your own self care plan.  
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
TBC
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Complaints

Managing a Complaint: A Workshop for Managers and those whose role includes responding to complaints

Course details
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Target audience ASC staff This course is aimed at managers and those whose role includes responding to complaints.
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision
Course description Complaints workshop to:  Explore the complaints process and consider and support, best practice in responding to concerns.
Training objectives To understand:
  • The value of complaints
  • How to investigate a complaint
  • What evidence is required
  • Best practice
  • Support and resources that exist
  • Our duty of candor
  • What to do when complaints and responses become escalated 
  • MP enquiries and how they differ from complaints
  • The role of the LGSCO 
Learning outcomes The opportunity to:  Explore the complaints process. Consider what a best practice complaint response would look like. Understand how best to support you and your team to achieve a best practice complaint response. Understand the different roles of a complaint, an MP enquiry and the LGSCO.
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/187 MS Teams 11 January 2024 09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/188 MS Teams 08 February 2024 09:30 - 12:30 
ASC/24/189 MS Teams 07 March 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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ESCC ACM staff ONLY. ESCC DPS and external Provider services please look at the Well-Led series of courses below.

Leadership Development programme for ACM staff: Assessing Competence in the Workplace

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for supervisors and managers.  We cover the process of assessing competence – planning, preparing, assessing and giving feedback. We look at models of competency frameworks and checklists. 
Training objectives This session covers different ways of assessing competence and how to record this.
Learning outcomes
  • Identify areas of practice suitable for competence assessment 
  • Consider ways to prepare for a competence assessment 
  • Explain how to record an assessment 
  • Practice observing and giving feedback. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
TBC Go to booking form
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Leadership Development Programme for ACM staff: Coaching Skills

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for managers and supervisors.  
Training objectives We look at the benefits of coaching and how it can be used to support personal development.  
Learning outcomes Course participants will:  
  • State the differences between coaching, mentoring, supervising and managing  
  • Recognise the skills and attributes required to be an effective coach  
  • Consider a range of coaching tools to use in your work  
  • Identify situations and conversations where coaching may be appropriate  
  • Practice using a coaching approach. 
Additional information
Maximum places 12
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
    TBC  
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Leadership Development programme for ACM staff: Induction Supervision and Appraisal

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for supervisors and managers. We explore the process and principles of effective induction, supervision and ongoing appraisal. We consider models of supervision and how to make it a positive and meaningful experience for staff.
Training objectives This session will help you develop your skills and confidence as an effective supervisor. 
Learning outcomes • Explain the purpose and functions of induction, supervision and appraisals 
• Identify the skills and tasks required to be an effective supervisor 
• Review practice elements of the supervisor role 
• Identify how staff can be supported to maintain their continuing professional development. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To be advised
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Leadership Development Programme for ACM staff: Personal Qualities in Leadership

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision
Course description This course is for managers and supervisors. It covers the qualities needed to be an effective leader and how these translate into behaviours. We explore different personality types and how these can impact relationships and dynamics. 
Training objectives To understand the personal qualities that are important for effective leadership. 
Learning outcomes • Demonstrate the personal qualities that are important for effective leadership 
• Develop your self-awareness in everyday practice 
• Increase your ability to self-manage in terms of time, effectiveness and appropriate delegation of activities 
• Act with integrity in your dealings with others. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To be advised
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Leadership Development Programme for ACM staff: Performance Management

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers  
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for supervisors and managers. We consider different types of performance and how to approach performance management objectively and with confidence. 
Training objectives Based on the Skills for Care People Performance Management toolkit this session will explore all aspects of effective performance management. 
Learning outcomes
  • Explain different ways of reviewing employee performance 
  • Consider different types of performance to be managed 
  • Prepare for having conversations about performance 
  • Use scenarios to explore a range of issues and identify ways to approach these. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To Be Advised Go to booking form
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Leadership Development programme for ACM staff: Promoting a Positive Workplace Culture

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers  
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for supervisors and managers. We define and explore workplace culture and how this relates to staff retention, engagement and development. 
Training objectives This session explores the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture and how to support staff wellbeing and resilience. 
Learning outcomes • Consider different workplace cultures 
• Describe ways to develop wellbeing 
• Explain the impact of work on wellbeing 
• State characteristics that promote resilience 
• Identify ways to promote resilience and wellbeing in your workplace. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To Be Advised Go to booking form
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Leadership Development Programme for ACM staff: Values Based Recruitment

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for anyone involved with recruitment and interviewing. 
Training objectives This session looks at a values-based approach to recruitment and how this differs from traditional interview questions. 
Learning outcomes
  • Identify the values, behaviours and attitudes which are essential to work in Adult Social Care 
  • Develop values-based interview questions 
  • Observe and practice questioning techniques to explore your candidates' values 
  • Understand how to make, evidence, score and record judgements in values-based interviews. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To Be Advised Go to booking form
Go to cancellation form

Leadership Development Programme for ACM staff: Working with Conflict

Course details
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Target audience Assessment & Care Management / Senior Practitioners / Senior Resource Officers  
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is aimed at Supervisors and Managers.
Training objectives An overview of conflict in the workplace and different ways to respond effectively.
Learning outcomes
  • Recognise conflict and why it occurs
  • Provide strategies to resolve different types of conflict in a timely manner
  • Get increased confidence to deal with and confront individuals
  • Identify ways to prevent conflict escalating
  • Awareness of mediation techniques.
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
To be advised
Go to booking form
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Well-Led: Courses for ESCC Directly Provided Services and external Provider services ONLY

Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Assessing Competence

Course details
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Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff   
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is aimed at Supervisors and Managers.
Training objectives This session covers different ways of assessing competence and how to record this. 
Learning outcomes
  • Identify areas of practice suitable for competence assessment 
  • Consider ways to prepare for a competence assessment 
  • Explain how to record an assessment
  • Practice observing and giving feedback. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/34 ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne 14 March 2024 09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/212 MS Teams 01 May 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Coaching Skills

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff 
Subject Leadership Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for managers and supervisors. 
Training objectives We look at the benefits of coaching and how it can be used to support personal development. 
Learning outcomes Course participants will: 
  • State the differences between coaching, mentoring, supervising and managing 
  • Recognise the skills and attributes required to be an effective coach 
  • Consider a range of coaching tools to use in your work 
  • Identify situations and conversations where coaching may be appropriate 
  • Practice using a coaching approach. 
Additional information
Maximum places 12
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/214 MS Teams 29 January 2024 13:30 - 16:30 
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Induction Supervision and Appraisal

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is aimed at managers and supervisors. 
Training objectives This session will help you develop your skills and confidence as an effective supervisor. 
Learning outcomes • Explain the purpose and functions of induction, supervision and appraisals 
• Identify the skills and tasks required to be an effective supervisor 
• Review practice elements of the supervisor role 
• Identify different ways staff can be supported to maintain their continuing professional development. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/213 MS Teams 12 February 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Performance Management

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff   
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is suitable for supervisors and managers. We consider different types of performance and how to approach performance management objectively and with confidence.   
Training objectives Based on the Skills for Care People Performance Management toolkit this session will explore all aspects of effective performance management. 
Learning outcomes
  • Explain different ways of reviewing employee performance 
  • Consider different types of performance to be managed 
  • Prepare for having conversations about performance 
  • Use scenarios to explore a range of issues and identify ways to approach these. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/33 St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne 13 February 2024 - COURSE FULL 09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/215 MS Teams 27 February 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Personal Qualities in Leadership

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision
Course description This course is aimed at managers and supervisors. 
Training objectives To understand the personal qualities that are important for effective leadership. 
Learning outcomes • Demonstrate the personal qualities that are important for effective leadership 
• Develop your self-awareness in everyday practice 
• Increase your ability to self-manage in terms of time, effectiveness and appropriate delegation of activities 
• Act with integrity in your dealings with others. 
Additional information
Maximum places 16
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/216 MS Teams 15 March 2024 09:30 - 12:30 
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Promoting a Positive Workplace Culture

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision
Course description This course is aimed at East Sussex County Council Directly Provided Services and front line care workers in the Independent Care Sector.
Training objectives This session explores the factors that contribute to a positive workplace culture and how to support staff wellbeing and resilience.
Learning outcomes • Consider different workplace cultures
• Describe ways to develop resilience and wellbeing
• Explain the impact of work upon resilience
• State characteristics that promote resilience
• Identify ways to promote resilience and wellbeing in your workplace.
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/23/544 Faraday House, Eastbourne 07 December 2023 09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/217  MS Teams 21 March 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Values Based Recruitment

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff 
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision 
Course description This course is aimed at managers and supervisors involved with recruitment.
Training objectives This session looks at a values-based approach to recruitment and how this differs from traditional interview questions. 
Learning outcomes
  • Identify the values, behaviours and attitudes which are essential to work in Adult Social Care 
  • Develop values-based interview questions 
  • Observe and practice questioning techniques to explore your candidates' values 
  • Understand how to make, evidence, score and record judgements in values-based interviews. 
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/32 ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne 10  January 2024 09:30 - 12:30
AS/24/218 MS Teams 08 April 2024 09:30 - 12:30
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Well Led Programme for Provider Services: Working with Conflict

Course details
Contact Adult Social Care Training
Target audience Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject Leadership, Management and Supervision
Course description This course is aimed at East Sussex County Council Directly Provided Services and frontline care workers in the Independent Care Sector.
Training objectives An overview of conflict in the workplace and different ways to respond effectively.
Learning outcomes
    • Recognise conflict and why it occurs
    • Provide strategies to resolve different types of conflict in a timely manner
    • Get increased confidence to deal with and confront individuals
    • Identify ways to prevent conflict escalating
    • Awareness of mediation techniques.
Additional information
Maximum places 15
Closing date 3 days before course date
Cost £0
Number of sessions 1
Course dates, venue and times
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code Venue Course dates Time
ASC/24/35 ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne 09 April 2024 09:30 -12:30
ASC/24/219 MS Teams 30 April 2024 09:30 -12:30
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