Routeway into Working in our children's homes
A course that will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of Residential Support Workers, the diverse needs of the children and young people using the services and other important factors such as safeguarding.
Background
We care for children and young people across the county. Some children and young people need the support of our dedicated and highly skilled residential carers, particularly those who cannot live at home or who enjoy a short break in our home for those with additional needs. We currently provide this care in ten children's homes across the county and offer a range of different services. Ofsted inspections will frequently comment on our experienced, highly motivated teams who go the extra mile to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
Who the course is for
This course is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of, working with children and young people. You will bring patience and emotional resilience, empathy, and determination to the role, but most of all you will have the outstanding aspiration for the children and young people in our care.
What you will learn
The course is split into nine manageable units:
- principles of communication in children's social care settings
- principles of personal development in children's social care settings
- principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion in children's social care
- principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
- understand the role of social care worker
- understand the person-centre approaches in childrn's social care settings
- understand health and safety in social care settings
- understand how to handle information in social care settings
How you will learn
Where appropriate we will offer classroom-based training supplemented by home study and elearning supported by our tutors. You will be assessed by your tutor using a variety of methods including, portfolio of evidence, written assignments and an independent study task. There are no exams - just assessments!
Benefits
- Employability skills, employability and personal development including interview skills and preparation for work.
- Employment opportunities with a guaranteed interview for a position of Residential Support Worker.
- Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- Establish a long-standing career pathway within the sector.
The nine units will provide knowledge of the development of children, rights of the child, and how to develop positive relationships with young people to support the achievement of health and wellbeing.
Course starting dates and times
| Venue | Day | Time | Start Date | Number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 13 September 2022 | 6 |
| Stanley Civic Hall | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 8 November 2022 | 6 |
| Online | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 10 January 2023 | 6 |
| Peterlee Pavilion (still tbc) | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 28 February 2023 | 5 |
| Online | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 18 April 2023 | 6 |
| St Paul's, Spennymoor | Tuesday and Wednesday | 9.30am - 3.00pm | 6 June 2023 | 6 |
To book this course, please contact us.
- Care Academy
- careacademy@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 260 222
