Carer Assessments Under SSWBA
Who is it aimed at?
Social work staff based in teams offering services to adults.
What are the objectives?
This training will offer participants the opportunity to develop greater knowledge about undertaking carer assessments under SSWBA. It will address the following:
- Definition and identification of carers
- Duties to carers under SSWBA
- Assessment process, including combined assessments
- Issues arising around undertaking assessments, including carer place of residence and refusal of assessment
- Eligibility criteria
- Meeting carers’ needs and review process
- Lessons from case law and Ombudsman decisions
How will it make a difference?
It will support effective practice which reflects legislative requirements in relation to undertaking carer assessments.
Delivery method:
Online
Duration:
2 Hours
Cost:
No Cost
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk