Collaborative Working - First Year in Practice
Who is it aimed at?
This training course is a one day event and is one of the mandatory training sessions for Newly Qualified Social Workers in their First Year of Practice. It is also an important part of preparatory arrangements for social workers who will complete the Consolidation Programme during their second year of practice.
What are the objectives?
- Exploration of the values and principles that underpin working collaboratively with people in need of care and support.
- Developing an understanding of what is meant by working collaboration/coproduction.
- Consideration of how this is underpinned by effective communication skills.
- Exploration of the challenges that can face staff when taking a collaborative approach.
- Consideration of the importance of self-awareness, reflection and critical thinking when working collaboratively.
How will it make a difference?
Newly qualified social workers will have a greater understanding of the context for social work practice. They will have the knowledge to develop skills and strategies for professional collaboration and partnership working.
Delivery method:
Classroom
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
No Cost
How to apply:
If you work for Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) and are logged into a CCC device – PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, complete this application form.
If you work for the Council but do NOT have access to a CCC device or an email address your line manager will need to apply on your behalf.
Council employees cannot apply for any courses from their own personal device.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.
The online application system will only show courses that are actively open to book a place on. If the course you are interested in isn’t listed you can register an interest with the Learning and Development team, email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Find out more information on how to make and manage your application. If you need any assistance or have a query please email the Learning & Development Team.