A workshop and programme for people who work directly with those needing support.
Every day we see a growing need to revisit the values we all bring to our work. See the person will challenge you to reflect on your own life experiences, biases and values. The programme will help you understand how these might impact on your ability to offer genuine person-centred support.
By the end of the two day workshop and follow-on support you will be able to make a huge difference to those you support and your own working day.
Whether you work in supported living, day services or other settings, we aim to break down the labels, history and paperwork that stop you seeing the real person.
See the person is built on a foundation of:
- Human rights
- Social model and medical model of disability
- Values
- Self-reflection: Meeting the person in their world, unconscious bias, social graces and your own foundation
We aim to make sure you:
- Are informed about the power of working in this way and can use these techniques in all you do.
- Understand what you can bring to each person and how to work without bias or prejudice.
- Learn about human rights and how they apply to everyone. Human rights cover the foundations upon which truly respectful and values based working relationships can be built.
- Learn about simple conversations and person-centred planning techniques ensuring the person is seen and heard.
What will it mean for the people you work alongside?
They will be comfortable and able to speak up loudly in whatever way works for them. This could be about what works, their hopes and dreams, to have their loved ones involved and build a plan of support that means they can have a better, brighter future.
They will feel validated, affirmed and valued for being themselves.
They will have more control over the direction of their lives, a direction built on their strengths and steered by their hopes and dreams.
How will the course be delivered?
The course is designed for a maximum of 25 participants.
This includes:
- Two days in-person training workshop.
- Three, one hour action learning sets starting a week later which will be hosted online.
Why NDTi?
We have over 30 years’ experience of working alongside social workers, practitioners, and support teams across the UK and Europe. Our work crosses health services, social care services, local government, national government, communities and the voluntary sector.
We place people’s voices and human rights at the centre of everything we do and we really understand person centred approaches.
Find out more
Email us on smallsupports@ndti.org.uk to discuss your requirements and how we can help your team focus on the person, not just labels, reputations, or assumptions.