Court of Protection
Who is it aimed at?
Social work staff based in CMHTs and Substance Misuse Team, applications will also be accepted from social workers based in other teams offering services to adults and kept on a reserve list until after the closing date.
What are the objectives?
The training course aims to improve practitioners’ knowledge and skills about taking a case to the Court of Protection.
It will specifically address:
- The scope and function of the Court of Protection.
- Legal literacy- when does a case fall within the scope of the Court of Protection
- Role of the practitioner in taking a case to the Court of Protection
- The Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding- considering capacity and consent
- Expectations and challenges of taking a case to the Court of Protection
- Evidencing decision making – analysis and presenting written arguments
- Skills practice- preparing, presenting, and defending a statement in the Court of Protection
How will it make a difference?
The training will support effective practice where social workers need to consider taking a case to the Court of Protection.
Delivery method:
Online
Duration:
1 Day
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