• Policy Forum for Wales: Next steps for social care in Wales

    Central Cardiff Central Cardiff

    Scheduled as the Social Services and Well-being Act comes into force and following the publication of CSSIW’s National Review of Domiciliary Care in Wales in April 2016, this seminar will be a timely opportunity to discuss the challenges and next steps for social care in Wales. Imelda Richardson, Chief Inspector, Care and Social Services Inspectorate...

  • Introduction to data protection and confidentiality

    GAVO Newport (NP19 7EJ) GAVO Newport (NP19 7EJ)

    WCVA courseAimsTo provide knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, to ensure that organisations comply with the law and good practiceContentThe Data Protection Act 1998 sets out a number of requirements that most organisations have a legal duty to comply with, including those working in the third sector. It is important that those working in...

  • Relaunch of Recovery Cymru Vale recovery programmes and celebration of 2013-16 Big Lottery funded project

    : 232 Holton Road, Barry CF63 4HS : 232 Holton Road, Barry CF63 4HS

    An afternoon of celebrations and networking, including guest speakers: - Learn more about Recovery Cymru's new approach to delivering recovery programmes from the Vale centre. - Hear from members and volunteers. - Opportunities for information sharing. Plus! Evening celebration dinner at Cookery Social in Cardiff. A night of celebration with RC members, friends, families and...

  • Domestic Abuse Awareness Training

    : Derwen Room, Hafan Cymru Conference Suite, Stephens Way, Pensarn, Carmarthenshire SA31 2BG : Derwen Room, Hafan Cymru Conference Suite, Stephens Way, Pensarn, Carmarthenshire SA31 2BG

    This Hafan Cymru training is aimed at practitioners from the voluntary, statutory and private sectors working in a public facing role. What’s involved? The aim of the training is to raise understanding of abuse, enable individuals to recognise the signs of abuse and give practitioners the confidence to know where to signpost those affected for...

  • Solving Problems and Making Decisions training – run by Cardiff Council

    Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Cardiff CF5 1QE

    The aim of this module is to enable the learner to solve problems and make decisions as required by a practising or potential first line manager. By the end of the module the learner will: Know how to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact Know how to gather and interpret information to solve...

  • Working with fathers

    Cardiff Cardiff

    A one-day Children in Wales course This course is aimed at both practitioners and their managers who are interested in ensuring that their services are engaging positively with fathers. Participants will consider who are “significant males” and why should we engage with them? The course will explore a number of self-assessment tools which can aid...

  • C3SC training: Principles and Practice of Involving Volunteers

    : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay : C3SC offices, Baltic House, Cardiff Bay

    By attending this course you will be able to: Understand the nature and scope of volunteering and how it differs from paid work Recognise how and why organisations involve volunteers in their work Appreciate the resource implications of involving volunteers Be able to develop a volunteering policy Have considered what other policies might be necessary...

  • Personal Development Workshop

    : The Mentor Ring, 2nd Floor, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff CF10 5JA : The Mentor Ring, 2nd Floor, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff CF10 5JA

    The Mentor Ring is pleased to present a Personal Development Workshop. Please come along and benefit from this amazing opportunity to gain insight into this interesting topic. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Sara on (029) 2132 1073 or email Info@Mentorring.org.uk Free to attend and refreshments provided.

  • Free Tenant Support Event

    : The Wallich, Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9JF : The Wallich, Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9JF

    Welsh Tenants' tenant support event will be of interest to landlords, housing professionals and community groups & organisations, and other types of representatives. The event provides you with an excellent opportunity to get involved in community participation, understand about Welsh Tenants' position, and network with other organisations and individuals who are involved in the housing/...

  • Certificate in Fundraising (4 days)

    Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL

    Course dates: 1-2 June & 18-19 July 2016 The Institute of Fundraising Academy is delighted to be bringing the Certificate in Fundraising qualification back to Cardiff.In a fundraising role and want to consolidate your skills and develop as a fundraising professional? The Certificate in Fundraising gives front-line fundraisers a solid grounding in the theoretical concepts...