Training services - adult social care
Coronavirus (COVID-19) training update
The UK Government have issued advice for the public and workplaces in relation to COVID-19. Due to this, we need to act responsibly so have made the decision to cancel all of our training until further notice.
We appreciate your understanding and will be in touch as soon as we possibly can to offer alternative dates for the places you have reserved. We will still be working remotely so please contact us on wld.admin@derby.gov.uk if you have any questions or require any support or guidance. You can also contact us on our usual telephone numbers 01332 641229 and 01332 956905.
Support for Social Care staff, families and carers.
If you need help, support or advice during these challenging times please contact the Workforce Learning and Development team. We have specialised PROACT-SCIPr-UK(R) Instructors who can offer support with challenging behaviour. We also have fully qualified Assisting & Moving trainers who are on hand to offer assistance and support in a number of ways.
Families and carers
Online support, assisting with issues around behaviour or assisting and moving for families and adult residents of Derby. We can offer:
- advice
- listening
- signposting.
We may check with:
- the care provider and anyone from the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Safeguarding
- Local Area Co-ordination
- charities.
Social Care staff
Online support offer to Derby City Council Staff from Perth, Arboretum, Care link and Shared Lives. Book a slot for advice, Q&A, teaching updates or for someone to listen. We can offer:
- direction to videos and elearning
- one to one
- signposting to other support.
We may check with:
- managers
- guidance
- teaching resources
- other networks.
How to contact us
Email:Sonja.longdon@derby.gov.uk. Phone: 07919218674. Skype: Sonja Longdon.
Safeguarding training
Find out more about training on safeguarding issues on our Safeguarding Adults Training page.