Supporting Families
The course is designed to enhance the skills that volunters use in their work with families in a befriending and supporting capacity. The course will give volunteers some knowledge, skills and awareness of the issues faced when working with young families.
A 22 hour Open College Network Accredited Course.
Who it's for
The course is most suited to volunteers who visit people in their own homes in order to support them in a family context. Examples of this might be Homestart, SureStart, Cleft Lip and Palate Association or the clergy.
Course Objectives
On this course, you will find out about:
Your role as a volunteer/self awareness.
Communication skills.
Confidentiality when dealing wih family issues.
Anti-discriminatory practice.
Assertiveness when working with families.
Change and how it affects families.
Support Mechanisms.
This course is not currently scheduled to be running. Please check back to find out when the course will be running, or contact your nearest Relate to find out if your local branch is running this course soon.Click here to find your nearest Relate or call 0300 100 1234 for more information.
