Individual Employer Funding
As an individual employer, you can apply for individual employer funding to train yourself and your personal assistants (PAs). This funding can be used to cover training costs to develop your skills as an employer, direct costs of completing training/qualifications, hiring replacement support whilst your usual PA is attending training courses and travel.
Mandatory Training
Health & Safety, Medication Awareness, Safer Moving & Handling of people, Manual Handling, Food Safety & Allergy Awareness, Fire Safety, Basic Life Support & First Aid
Training to Support Wellbeing
Massage Therapy, Swimming Therapy, Condition Awareness, Communication.
We can work with you to design and deliver customised training tailored to your team’s needs.
Please CLICK HERE to read about funding for Individual Employers and their PAs:
Courses open to Individual Employers and PAs (including those preparing to work as a PA)
Free courses funded by Skills for Care are open to PAs and people considering a role as a PA. More info and booking links below.
COURSE INFORMATION AND BOOKING LINKS
Emergency First Aid at Work
Wednesday 8th October 9.30am-4.00pm
Hayle Rugby Club
Accessible Venue with free parking.
Learn the essential skills needed to respond quickly in a workplace emergency, including Burns & Scalds, Bleeding, Choking, Adult Resuscitation, and using a Defibrillator.
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Allergies & Food Safety
Thursday 9th October 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
Gain a better understanding of the top 14 major allergens in the UK. Learn how to recognise and respond to an allergic reaction.
Handling Food Safely: Storage, Prevention of Cross-Contamination, and Labelling.
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Assisted Movement of People: The Practicalities
Monday 13th October 10.00am-2.00pm
Camborne
Accessible Venue with free parking.
This session is delivered by a Member of the British Back Care Association. We will look at the proper use of assistive movement aids for standing and transferring from beds and chairs, including Sara Stedy, Slide Sheets, Hoists, and Stand Aids. Additionally, how to risk assess and comply with legislation.
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Living Well with Health Conditions & Disabilities
Tuesday 28th October 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
Discover how a balanced diet, regular exercise, and supportive social interactions can enhance overall well-being. Gain a better awareness of culture & religion. Hear from a registered Dietitian and a mobility devices supplier.
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Wednesday 5th November 9.30am-4.00pm
Bodmin
Accessible Venue with free parking.
Learn the essential skills needed to respond quickly in a workplace emergency, including Burns & Scalds, Bleeding, Choking, Adult Resuscitation, and using a Defibrillator.
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Personal Care: Consent & Dignity
Wednesday 12th November 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
Gain a better understanding of the range of daily living aids to support independence and promote dignity. Communication and consent for personal care, including hair care, nail care, skin care and bathing.
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Trauma-Informed Approaches
Wednesday 19th November 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
Gain a better understanding of Trauma-Informed Care. The impact of trauma on physical and mental wellbeing. How to create non-threatening, less frightening, safe spaces for people. A review of support organisations. Additionally, lone working and your personal safety.
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Manual Handling: Take care of your back
Wednesday 26th November 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
This session is delivered by a Member of the British Back Care Association: How to take care of your spine when manual handling. How to carry out effective risk assessment. Correct posture, weight bearing and relevant legislation.
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Mental Health Support: The Practicalities
Wednesday 10th December 9.30am-12.30pm
Online Via Zoom
Join us to take a look at common Mental Health Conditions. Recognise early warning signs. Better understand how to provide support and intervention.
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COPD Mini-Masterclass: What you need to know!
Tuesday 6th January 9.30am-11.00am
Online Via Zoom
What is COPD?
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Living Well with COPD.
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Diabetes Mini-Masterclass: What you need to know!
Tuesday 13th January 9.30am-11.00am
Online Via Zoom
Heart Disease Mini-Masterclass: What you need to know!
Tuesday 20th January 9.30am-11.00am
Online Via Zoom
What is Heart Disease?
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Living Well with Heart Disease.
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Hearing & Sight Loss Mini-Masterclass: What you need to know!
Tuesday 27th January 9.30am-11.30am
Online Via Zoom
Gain a deeper understanding of the spectrum of hearing and sight loss. Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Living Well with Hearing or Sight Loss.
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