More detailed information regards Changes Training
Stoke on Trent including Newcastle & Staffs Moorlands.
Accredited Training
All of our volunteers that contribute to service delivery have completed Changes’ accredited training course. The course runs twice a year from each of our Wellness Centres, and is accredited to levels 2 and 3 by The Open College Network West Midlands.
Each Wellness Centre will run the course at different times, but the content of the course is the same:
The Coordinator Training Programme – Course Outline
• Accredited with the Open College Network (OCNWM) at Levels 2 and 3
• Certificates and training are provided FREE
• Travel expenses and a limited child care allowance may be claimed
• Full support given
Training Programme and Course Outline:
• 17 x 2.5 hour Training Sessions structured into 4 Units (see below)
• 35 attendances comprising of a mixture of Peer Support Groups and
Workshops
• 4 x End of Unit Reviews
• Training Evidence Portfolio
Unit 1: Organisation Structure and Philosophy
(Level 2: 6 Credits)
Sessions
1:1 Organisation Philosophy, Aims and Objectives
1:2 Organisation Structure, Services and Roles
1:3 The Roles of the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator
1:4 The Importance of Confidentiality
Unit 2: Meeting and Coordinator Skills / Knowledge
(Level 2: 6 Credits)
Sessions
2:1 Meeting Protocol, Agenda and the Recovery Programme
2:2 Monitoring, Review and Evaluation
2:3 Health & Safety
2:4 Types of Mental Health Problems
2:5 A Recovery Programme Approach to Mental Health
Unit 3: Practical Meeting Skills (Level 3: 3 Credits)
Sessions
3:1 Assertiveness Skills
3:2 Motivation Skills
3:3 Interpersonal Skills
3:4 People and Group Management Skills
Unit 4: Practical Applications of Coordinator Skills /
Knowledge (Level 3: 6 Credits)
Sessions
4:1 Applying the Recovery Programme
4:2 (a) Treatments for Mental Health Problems
(b) Offering Signposting Advice
4:3 Medication for Mental Health Problems
4:4 (a) User Protection Guidelines Practice
(b) Coordinator Skills / Knowledge Practice
Before each run of the course, there will be an Open Day where you can find out more about the course, it’s benefits to you, and the commitment required.
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Please click here for details of Changes next OCNWM course
Changes Volunteer
Coordinator
Training Programme:
Changes are looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed volunteers of all ages to enrol on their FREE Coordinators Training Programme.
Volunteer Coordinators are required to deliver Changes' recovery focused Peer Support Groups for adults who are experiencing mental distress.
Anyone who feels that they are able to encourage and support people in this challenging and rewarding area
would be suitable - especially those who have personal
or secondary experience of mental distress.
In addition to being personally rewarding, training as a Volunteer Coordinator provides certificates and credits (12 at level 2 and 9 at level 3) with the Open College Network West Midlands Region.
As well as Coordinating and Assisting Peer Support Groups, there are also a variety of volunteering opportunities at a
later date if learners wish.
Full support will be given during the course, and the training sessions are flexible, with learners able to attend
in the daytime or
evening (dependant upon numbers).
OCNWM OPEN EVENTS...
Stoke, Newcastle & Staffs Moorlands:
Venue:
Changes Health & Wellbeing
Victoria Court, Booth Street,
Stoke on Trent, ST4 4AL
For more information please contact
Steve on 01782 411 433
or email steve.thorley@changes.org.uk |
