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LAF Training

LAF has a comprehensive training programme, which has been based on a Training Needs Analysis of the sector. The courses are tailored to meet the needs of supported housing workers and are delivered by trainers chosen for their in-depth professional knowledge and practical experience in the field.

Training Courses - Benefits


Courses: 6

These courses cover guidance in areas of major importance for the clients of supported housing organisations around welfare Benefits such as Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit claims, the Customer Management System at Jobcentre Plus for Jobseeker's Allowance and all the courses include ways to protect claims. There are also specific courses on benefits for Young People and Women.

 

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Date Course Trainer Category
10 July Introduction to Benefits for Offenders Terry Patterson Benefits
15 July Update on Benefits and New Agencies - 2009 Terry Patterson Benefits
22 September Introduction to Housing Benefit Terry Patterson Benefits


Training Courses - Drugs


Courses: 3 		These courses will look at the legal and social management of drug use. They will provide information on the use of drugs, such as cannabis, on premises and the sanctions that might be brought to bear on organisations. They will give insights in the management of drug users in residentail settings and through floating support. They will examine harm reduction and motivational interviewing strategies and will look at the problems of working with clients with self-harming activities.

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Date Course Trainer Category
13 July Alcohol and Young People Mary Spencer Drugs
14 July Introduction to Harm Reduction David Cartlidge Drugs
01 October Introduction to Alcohol and Housing Management Guy Smith Drugs


Training Courses - Housing Management


Courses: 17 		These cover a wide range of housing issues from tenancies and evictions to support planning and resettlement. They include staff training, diversity and participation.

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Date Course Trainer Category
06 July Safeguarding Training – a half day course Maggie Nelson Housing Management
07 July Introduction to Housing Law Tony Slater Housing Management
08 July Avoiding and Resolving Discipline and Grievance Issues Steve Pepper Housing Management


Training Courses - Interpersonal


Courses: 14 		These courses look at personal interactions, especially between the housing support worker and client, around Keyworking, listening, assertiveness and dealing with conflict or aggression. Specific problems are covered by an examination of roles in Professional Boundaries.

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Date Course Trainer Category
16 September Helping Clients Deal With Bereavement And Loss Stella Cross Interpersonal
21 September Advanced Positive Thinking Nik Rabbani-Barker Interpersonal
28 September Presenting for Interview Judy Browne Interpersonal


Training Courses - Mental Health


Courses: 7 		A series of courses designed to allow housing support workers to identify a range of symptoms and seek appropriate help and support for clients. Topics include Mental Health issues, Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety and Depression.

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Date Course Trainer Category
08 October Focus on Personality Disorder Guy Smith Mental Health
08 October Mental Health Issues of Asylum Seekers Guy Smith Mental Health
21 October Focus on Anxiety and Depression Guy Smith Mental Health


Training Courses - Supporting People


Courses: 2

These courses are for those workers within organisations who are new to Supporting People, or who are responsible for enhancing their exisiting QAF.

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Date Course Trainer Category
20 July A Briefing on the NEW QAF - an extra course Jo Rawnsley Supporting People
24 September Introduction to Supporting People and the QAF Jo Rawnsley Supporting People



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