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Services

Development of Social Worker Interviewing and Investigation Skills.

AIMS
To enhance and develop the skills and abilities of social workers to engage with clients/customers, conduct effective interviews and carry out thorough and professional enquires/investigations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Identify the principles of investigation. 
  • Explain the correct approach to carry out thorough and professional investigations, including risk assessment.
  • Describe how the memory stores information and factors affecting retrieval of information.
  • Identify different interviewing methods and techniques required for different interviewees.
  • Explain how to engage with persons and build rapport.
  • Conduct interviews in accordance with the PEACE/conversation management structure..

Initial achieving best evidence video interview training

AIMS
To develop the skills and abilities of social workers to conduct effective video interviews in accordance with the ‘Achieving Best Evidence…’ guidelines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe how the memory stores information and factors affecting retrieval of information.
  • Consider the initial action, planning and preparation required to interview children.
  • Knowledge of the cognitive interview.
  • Conduct investigative video interviews in accordance with the ‘Achieving Best Evidence…’  guidelines.

Joint investigation & Achieving Best Evidence video interview refresher training

AIMS
To refresh and develop the skills and abilities of social workers to carry out thorough and professional joint investigations with the police and conduct effective video interviews in accordance with the ‘Achieving Best Evidence…’ guidelines.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Identify the principles of investigation. 
  • Explain the correct approach to carry out thorough and professional investigations, including risk assessment.
  • Describe how the memory stores information and factors affecting retrieval of information.
  • Consider the initial action, planning and preparation required to interview children.
  • Knowledge of the cognitive interview.
  • Conduct investigative video interviews in accordance with the ‘Achieving Best Evidence…’  guidelines.

Human trafficking awareness – children are a special case

AIMS
To explain the common definition of human trafficking and identify the different types of exploitation.  Understanding the methods traffickers adopt in order to exploit adults and children.  Recognise possible indicators of a trafficked child and the appropriate responses for safeguarding children who have been trafficked.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Provide a definition of human trafficking. 
  • Identify different types of exploitation.
  • Recognise key factors affecting the trafficking of adults and children.
  • Describe common methods used by traffickers.
  • Identify the main indicators associated with child victims of trafficking.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate responses for safeguarding trafficked children.

Child Protection Training in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education 2006.

AIMS
To provide current information on child protection matters.  Raise awareness of the seriousness and prevalence of child protection.  Introduce the types and possible signs of abuse.  Explore responsibilities and appropriate courses of action.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Have knowledge of current child protection matters.
  • To have a basic understanding of the child protection system.
  • The ability to identify and respond appropriately to instances of suspected abuse.

Consultancy and training services available to police education, health and social service professionals regarding the protection of children and vulnerable adults
Skill development in the following areas:

  • child abuse investigation,
  • multi-agency  working,
  • techniques relating to serious non-accidental injury to children and suspicious sudden infant death,
  • management techniques when dealing with difficult parents during child abuse investigations
  • the delivery of evidence in court.
  • communication and video interviews with children or vulnerable persons.
  • evaluation of systems and processes relating to the protection of children and/or vulnerable adults,
  • independent investigations or case reviews.

ALL TRAINING CAN BE DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.