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Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act training in Norfolk

Coronavirus Information

At Norfolk County Council's request all training until 30th June 2021 has been converted to virtual (Zoom) training. We use Zoom because it allows us to deliver the training in a manner that is as close as possible to face-to-face training. So the content is the same, the overall duration of each topic is the same, and we are confident that you will enjoy it, and learn just as much, as you would usually do. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us - we will be very pleased to hear from you.

As soon as Norfolk County Council makes a decision on what training they want for July 2021 onwards, and what format they want, we will start scheduling dates here.

We open up new dates as soon as the existing dates start filling up. So please check back regularly to see what's available.

Our contracts with Norfolk County Council

St Thomas Training is the official provider of training in Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act for Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board.

Please note: this training is ONLY available to employees of Norfolk County Council, and to employees of private, voluntary and independent organisations in the county of Norfolk.

There are various different topics. Please think carefully about which topic is right for you and your staff.

How to book

Please click on your chosen topic below and use our brand new automated booking system. You will be emailed a confirmation of your booking with a unique 5- digit reference code (eg AB123). Please quote that reference code if you need to contact us about your booking. And if you have any questions or problems, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Safeguarding Adults

1. Safeguarding Adults Awareness (open to any employee or volunteer in the county of Norfolk)

2. Developing Safeguarding Practice (used to be called the "Refresher" session - open to any employee or volunteer in the county of Norfolk)

3. Safeguarding Development Sessions for Assistant Practitioners 2020/21: "Strengths-Based Safeguarding Adults" (only open to Assistant Practitioners employed by Norfolk County Council)

3. Safeguarding Development Sessions for Assistant Practitioners 2021/22 - we're waiting for NCC to decide what the topic will be from April 2021, and as soon as we know we'll start scheduling some dates

4. Making Safeguarding Enquiries - Section 42 Care Act (only open to Norfolk County Council employees)

5. Chairing Safeguarding Adults Planning Meetings (only open to Norfolk County Council employees)

6. Learning Lessons from Safeguarding Adults Reviews - CPD for experienced staff(open to any employee in the county of Norfolk, not just Norfolk County Council employees)

7. Producing Effective Minutes of Safeguarding Meetings (only open to Norfolk County Council employees - no dates requested as of yet for 2020-21)

8. Safeguarding Knowhow for Provider Managers (only open to managers and senior staff in the private, voluntary or independent sectors in the county of Norfolk, and managers or senior staff of provider services run by Norfolk County Council, eg Norfolk First Support)

Mental Capacity Act

1. Mental Capacity Act Level 1: Awareness(open to social workers and, it is strongly recommended other staff who conduct Mental Capacity assessments, or who are involved with the Mental Capacity Act, either within Norfolk County Council or from other organisations across the county of Norfolk)

2. Mental Capacity Act Level 2: Complex Decisions (Open to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Care Co-ordinators, AMHPs, Best Interest Assessors, Line Managers, Practice Educators and Practice Consultants. Level 2 staff in Social Care and Health who have significant experience of mental capacity assessments in complex areas of practice. Health & social care professionals in other organisations in the county of Norfolk who have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.)

3. Mental Capacity Act Level 3: Learning Lessons from Court of Protection Cases - CPD for experienced staff (Open to experienced professionals in any health or social care setting (eg hospitals, social work teams, residential or community care, GP surgeries etc). Participants should already be very familiar with the Mental Capacity Act and the Code of Practice, because this is not an awareness session.)

4. Mental Capacity Act Level 4: Managing Practice (This topic is not running in 2020-21).

5. Mental Capacity Act Level 5: Best Practice for Best Interests Meetings & Decisions (Open to experienced staff, managers and practice consultants for Norfolk County Council who might chair Best Interests decision meetings, and any member of staff from any organisation in Norfolk who might chair or attend and contribute to a Best Interests Meeting.)

NEWS

We're looking for new Associate Trainers

Available now - virtual training sessions