Free Employability Workshop
2015-11-17 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Culture & Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF24 0EX, Culture & Media Centre, Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff CF24 0EX
The WEA workshop will look at identifying strengths and skills, identifying what you would like from a job, and recognizing how to be successful at interview. FREE LUNCH.
To book a place, call Alison Ghrairi (029) 2038 2431 / Mob: 07921 390977. Email Alison at Ghrairi.weacymru.org.uk or Nasir Adam Mob: 07969 464904 or email nasir.adam@ccha.org.uk

Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) Level 2 - A morning of innovative delivery of safeguarding training
2015-11-18 09:30 - 12:30 | All Nations Centre, Sachville Avenue, Heath, Cardiff CF14 3NY, All Nations Centre, Sachville Avenue, Heath, Cardiff CF14 3NY
Safeguarding Adults: It’s everybody’s business
The protection of vulnerable adults against psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and financial abuse is powerfully explored in this unique interactive workshop.
Sessions are designed around carefully researched case studies exploring situations which have led to the abuse of adults. Drama and discussion are used to approach the issues faced by frontline staff and managers in an accessible way, inspiring and shaping new conversations about how best to respond in situations where adults are at risk.
Drawing directly from National and Local Safeguarding Policies and Procedures for Adults, Dignity in Care guidance and the Serious Case Review into the death of Steven Hoskin, the three-hour workshop develops essential awareness of the individual roles and responsibilities of all staff and managers with regard to:· Recognising Abuse· Reporting Abuse· Preventing Abuse
We are passionate about the live experience and our skilled actors and facilitators create scenarios which challenge perceptions and communicate critical messages with lasting impact.By creating a safe, dynamic training environment, a range of perspectives and alternative outcomes can be explored. Our goal is to provide frontline staff and managers with the knowledge and confidence to ensure nothing is missed in their day to day exposure to potential abuse situations.
We deliver training for staff and managers working within the following areas:· Adult Service Providers· Care Homes· Health· Voluntary & Independent Sector· Housing
Registration from 9am

Young People and Homelessness
2015-11-18 09:45 - 23:59 | Swansea, Swansea
The new Housing Act 2015 will be examined in detail along with the Children Act 1989 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, to demonstrate how young people can be best empowered to deal with housing crisis and homelessness positively.
The Shelter Cymru course includes:

Relevant homelessness legislation, statutory duties, and the Code of Guidance
Working with young people, with a focus on homelessness prevention
The duties owed towards young people
The potential of the Children Act 1989
Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 duties

This course is suitable for anyone who works with or advises young people and needs a clear understanding of their housing rights within the legislative framework of service provision.
No prior housing knowledge or experience is required.
Trainer: Natasha Vidini
Book online

C3SC training: Internet Fundraising
2015-11-18 14:00 - 17:30 | C3SC’s offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
Create a plan for fundraising from digital media
Develop appropriate cases for support
Implement digital fundraising activity
Ensure you comply with relevant legislation and best practice
Know where to go for further information, help and advice

Book online
– “The course was brilliant”

Tax Forum
2015-11-19 01:30 - 15:30 | Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff
You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Welsh Government Tax Forum at the Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff on Thursday 19 November.
The Minister for Finance and Government Business has highlighted the importance of ensuring the Third Sector is fully engaged in the development of tax policy and legislation in Wales, so colleagues from the Third Sector are very much welcome to attend this meeting.
The agenda for 19 November includes items on:

New Taxes – led by the Bevan Foundation
Landfill Disposals Tax – a workshop focusing on the LDT Communities Scheme. Delegates will be asked to discuss the administrative arrangements of the Scheme including how to maximise funding to projects.
Land Transaction Tax – a workshop providing an update on LTT and looking at the current landscape in England and Scotland with regard to SDLT and LBTT to consider their relevance to Wales

Spaces for the meeting are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing FinancialReformMailbox@Wales.GSI.Gov.UK
Further details will be sent out after confirmation of attendance. Please say if you have any access or other requirements.
http://gov.wales/funding/financereform/tax-forum/?lang=en

Recruitment - Welsh language considerations
2015-11-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Carmarthen, Carmarthen
At the end of September 2015 the Welsh Language Commissioner gave notice to 26 organizations of the new Welsh Language Standards they are required to operate, and indicating what they will be what they expected to do and deliver in Welsh in accordance with The Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011.
The area of Recruitment and related matters is a key area for enabling all organisations to respond effectively to the challenge of the new Standards.
This training is intended for HR / Personnel managers and staff, and other managers and staff involved in aspects of the Recruitment Process and staff development.
Session aim
To familiarize attendees with the implications of the Welsh Language Commissioner’s advice on recruitment matters relating to the Welsh language
Session to be conducted through the medium of English.
Find out more and book your place.

Slow cooker workshop
2015-11-19 09:30 - 14:30 | Powerhouse Community Centre, Maelfa, Cardiff CF23 9PN, Powerhouse Community Centre, Maelfa, Cardiff CF23 9PN
Cooking workshop and networking lunch
Learn to cook healthy nutritious recipes on a slow cooker and gain money saving tips. We will be eating our delicious meals for lunch!
Information includes:

Save money and energy
Learn nutritious recipes
Love food, hate waste
Cooking on a budget skills

Contact East Cardiff, Llanederyn and Pentwyn Communities First to find out more and book your place.

Cardiff Third Sector Learning and Enterprise Network event
2015-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA, Butetown Community Centre, 40 Loudoun Square, Cardiff CF10 5JA
The network event will give you the opportunity to get together with other third sector organisations in the similar field.
There will be speed networking and speakers from organisations highlighting their work.
Lunch will be provided.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing: bookings@c3sc.org.uk

Equality and Human Rights Commission Strategic Plan consultation event
2015-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
On 27th October 2015 the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales launched the Strategic Plan consultation for the period 2016-19. The Commission is required under the Equality Act 2006 to consult on and publish a strategic plan every three years.
This will coincide with the publication of ‘Is Britain Fairer?’, their report on the progress of equality and human rights in Britain. This report is produced every five years and sets out the key equality and human rights challenges which have fed into the development of the Strategic Plan.
“We want to hear how our draft strategic objectives resonate with you and how we can work together to move the equality and human rights agenda forward in Wales. We are interested in your views on the Strategic Plan and what you see as the most helpful role for the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales.
“It is important to the Commission that our Strategic Plan is relevant to our stakeholders and we would like to invite you to one of two third sector events to discuss it with us.”
19th November – Cardiff – Click here to register
9th December – Llandudno Junction – Click here to register
During the day there will be:

An update of Is Wales Fairer? which will be published in December. This will report on equality and human rights progress and key challenges in Wales.

An opportunity to discuss the role of the third sector in holding the public sector to account and achieving public service improvement.

Arts Council of Wales Funding Advice Session
2015-11-20 | Blackwood Miners’ Institute High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1BB, Blackwood Miners’ Institute High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1BB
40-minute slots will be available to attendees to discuss possible projects with the Arts Council of Wales Information Officers. They will be able to offer guidance on eligibility and how best to apply for a grant.
These sessions will be attended by appointment only. To book a place you will need to contact the Information Team, either by:

emailing Information@artscouncilofwales.org.uk. You will be asked to send us a brief description of your project proposal and to attach your artist CV, biography or description of your track record/background as an artist or arts organisation
calling 0845 8734 900 with the above information

If you have any access requirements (e.g. wheelchair access, sign language interpereter, large print material etc.) please let us know when booking.

Family Outing - Africa Day
2015-11-21 | Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff, Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff
Having toured across the country over the past 4 weeks, Watch-Africa will host its closing day at Chapter Arts Centre and it will be a day not to miss!
The day will be jam-packed with activities to keep you and the kids entertained for the whole day. This includes:

Fantastic 5 African films with discussions and Q&A
Fair-trade stalls
10 African arts & crafts stalls
Food
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

There will be five film showings throughout the day, too.
Find out more about Watch Africa at www.watch-africa.co.uk/

Headache and Migraine Support Group
2015-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Evergreen Hall, Angel Street Bridgend CF31 4AD, Evergreen Hall, Angel Street Bridgend CF31 4AD
Don’t feel isolated or alone – join the Migraine Action Support GroupLearn more about managing your migraines and headaches by sharing your experiences.
For more information on migraine visit www.migraine.org.uk or email Migraine Action on info@migraine.org.uk or call Migraine Action on 08456 011 033.

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
2015-11-23 | Swansea, Swansea
This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand recent changes to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and the need to demonstrate that care arrangements are lawful and correctly authorised.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.
This course will enable staff to continue to follow the original intentions of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and the Human Rights Act: that people with diminished ability to make decisions should participate as fully as possible, be able to make important choices where able and that substituted decision making should be both person-centred and fully accountable.
Designed for
Managers and staff in organisations running care homes and supported living schemes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum disorders, particularly staff responsible for:

making support arrangements and producing care plans
liaising with involved professionals and commissioners of services
producing agency policies

This course is also suitable for advocacy staff and others who a need to know about the changes to the law.

South Wales Tackling Poverty Regional Event
2015-11-23 09:30 - 15:30 | Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD, Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD
The Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty Lesley Griffiths AM, will be attending and speaking at the event.
The event will focus on Early Years and Employability through the lens of mental wellbeing. It will be looking at how practitioners and front line staff can guide people in building resilience and developing coping mechanisms to prevent mild to moderate mental health conditions affecting their wellbeing and ability to engage in employment and prosper.
Poor mental wellbeing can be a barrier to people entering and / or progressing in employment. Positive early years experiences and supportive home environments, workplaces and communities have a huge role to play in addressing some of these issues.
The day will focus on practical workshops of what is working in this key area of tackling poverty.
The Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty will explain her long term vision for addressing poverty in Wales and the Welsh Government priorities going forward
An agenda will follow closer to the time.

Free training: Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation
2015-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | National Cancer Collaboration Centre, Park House, Grey friars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AF, National Cancer Collaboration Centre, Park House, Grey friars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AF
Stop Smoking Wales is pleased to offer a free, half-day brief intervention training course.
What is brief intervention training for smoking cessation?
Brief intervention is a method of discussing smoking and quitting in a positive, non-confrontational way to encourage smokers to think about giving up and enable them to access specialist support when they are ready.
Who is the training for?
This training is suitable for all professionals who come into contact with smokers on a regular basis.
What will the training cover?

Smoking-related issues and concerns, prevalence, recent changes to the law, the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting
Understanding why people smoke and why it can be difficult to quit
Recognising when a person may be ready to quit
Developing practical skills to make effective brief interventions
How to refer to Stop Smoking Wales and what the service offers

Find out more.

Shared power in public services - 3-day course
2015-11-24 | Civic Centre, Torfaen, Civic Centre, Torfaen
A Participation Cymru 3-day course accredited by Agored Cymru
Funded places are available on this course for those working in the health and social care sector (Health boards, Social Services and other local authority departments and third sector organisations).
Aim: Engage more effectively with your online audience.
Content: If you’re already using social media to engage with the public but would like to know how to create more engaging content, improve your reach and discover some new ideas and free tools, this session is for you!
By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Build upon your existing social media skills to use it more effectively
Create interesting and engaging content to meet your audience’s needs
Use free online tools to create innovative and dynamic content
Learn how to incorporate online activities into your day-to-day engagement work

Who this course is for: This session is for practitioners who are already using social media to engage with the public, and would like to know how to improve their content and reach.
Book online
The remaining two dates of the course are 25th November 2015 and 14th January 2016.

Making Information Easy to Read and Understand Level
2015-11-24 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Learning Disability Wales training course will help you make information easier to read and understand for people with a learning disability. You will then be able to produce leaflets, letters, minutes from meetings, agendas, reports and posters. During the course you will get the chance to try out ideas with the new skills and knowledge you learn on the day.
Click here to see more information and to make an online booking.
Accreditation (optional)
This course is accredited by Agored Cymru and counts as one unit at level one on the Qualification and Credits Framework. You can have your work assessed by the tutor, successful learners will be awarded a Credit for their learning.

Introduction to data protection and confidentiality
2015-11-24 | Cardiff, Cardiff
The aim of this WCVA training course is to provide knowledge and understanding of data protection requirements, to ensure that organisations comply with the law and good practice.

The 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 your organisation are aware of what needs to be done to act lawfully in this area, avoiding potentially large fines for data breaches and ensuring that you protect your reputation

By the end of the course, learners should:

Be familiar with the 8 data protection principles set out in the Data Protection Act
Be able to identify what information is classed as ‘personal data’ and apply that to their work setting
Understand how to perform their role in a way that is compliant with data protection requirements
Understand the legal obligations of a data controller
Know how and when to report a data breach, if necessary
Understand the relationship between data protection and confidentiality

This half-day course is suitable for those who handle personal information within their role, and those who are responsible for their organisation’s data protection compliance.

Find out more and book your place via the WCVA website.

Sexual Health Awareness and C-Card Training
2015-11-24 - 2015-11-25 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Cardiff YMCA’s two-day training will cover:• Sexual Health Awareness• The C-Card Scheme• The Sexual Health Outreach Team
If you wish to deliver the C-Card Scheme, which provides free, quick, easy and confidential access to condoms as well as advice and guidance on sexual health and relationships for young people aged 13-25 years old, please email SHOT@cardiffymca.co.uk for a booking form.This training also offer the option to accredit your learning via with a Level 2 Sexual Health Awareness OCN via Agored Cymru. For prices, please contact YMCA Cardiff.To access this training you should discuss the relevance with your manager and SHOT@cardiffymca.co.uk for a booking form. Please note that places are limited; confirmation of your place will be sent to you via email. For more info, call (029) 2046 5250.

Time both days: 10am to 4.30pm

Substance Misuse Awareness Training
2015-11-24 - 2015-11-25 | Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BE, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BE
With a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.
NewLink Wales has been delivering substance misuse awareness training for over 13 years, all our trainers are experienced professionals who have worked in the substance misuse field and can bring real example of working with substance users. This course aims to bring a broad understanding about substance misuse and the impact that is has on individuals, the course content includes the following:

The main categories of drugs and their effects.
Alcohol and its effects
Patterns of drug use
Stigma and stereotyping
Methods of drug use
Introduction to service provision

Voluntary Sector Workers – £140.00 Statutory Sector Workers – £150.00
This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch.
All of the Newlink Wales courses are designed within National Occupational standards.

Early Years & Health - what does good health mean for young children in Wales?
2015-11-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Park Inn by Radisson, Cardiff City Centre, Park Inn by Radisson, Cardiff City Centre
Nothing is more important than our children’s health and every child in Wales has the right to be healthy – so what needs to be in place to ensure that this is made a reality?
Children in Wales is hosting a conference to explore the many strands of work that challenge health practitioners and parents of young children in Wales today. A range of experts will explore issues in relation to health and well-being, unintentional injuries, perinatal and mental health services and environmental issues.
Karen McFarlane, previously of Children in Wales and a renowned expert in child safety, will chair the conference and confirmed speakers to date include:

Liz Western, Senior Public Health Officer, Hywel Dda Public Health Team, Public Health Wales will highlight the work of the Healthy Pre-School Scheme and how it has been accredited and rolled-out across Wales
Dr Sarah J Jones, Consultant in Environmental Health Protection, Health Protection Team, Public Health Wales will focus on the field of unintentional harm and injuries to children and young people in Wales
Jane O’Kane, Professional Head of Health Visiting, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board – what’s new in the field and services undertaken in Flying Start areas
Beverley Heatman, Child Death Review (CDR) Programme Manager – how can practice influence/affect the work of the CDR Board and what do people on the ground do with the information that’s gathered?

For further details and to reserve your place, please visit www.childreninwales.org.uk/events
Exhibition opportunities will also be available at the conference and to reserve a space please send an email to: membership@childreninwales.org.uk
COST: Members £95 Non-members £130
COST FOR AN EXHIBITION SPACE: £50 (in addition to the delegate fee)

Alcohol Brief Interventions Training
2015-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
This FREE NewLink course aims to increase your confidence in raising the issue of alcohol use and motivating and supporting individuals to change their drinking behaviour through brief intervention.
The course will increase your:
Understanding of the scale of the alcohol problem in Wales and how brief interventions work Knowledge of how to use the tools and techniques of brief interventions Skill to successfully deliver brief interventions
For more information or to book a place, please contact Laura.Wilson3@wales.nhs.uk or Caroline.Mullins@wales.nhs.uk or call them at Cardiff and Vale Public Health Team on 029 2033 6200.

Renting Homes - Are you ready?
2015-11-25 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Do you know how the Renting Homes Bill will affect you? The biggest shake-up of tenancy law since the Housing Act 1988 will be implemented in Wales soon. This half-day Shelter Cymru briefing looks at what the Renting Homes Bill means for landlords and tenants and how the proposals have changed since scrutiny began, providing you with an up-to-the-minute picture of what’s coming.
Essential for advisors and housing managers. Some understanding of housing would help delegates to benefit from this session.
Book online

All Wales basic safeguarding awareness training
2015-11-25 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Baltic House, Cardiff Bay, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House, Cardiff Bay
The aim of this WCVA course is to convey a number of key principles in the safeguarding of individuals and to provide staff with the basic foundation knowledge about responding to abuse and neglect.This course has been developed by the Care Council for Wales, WCVA, and local authorities. It is a basic safeguarding awareness programme that can be used for those working with children, young people and adults. The training has been based on the Social Care Induction Framework Quality Assured Lifelong Learning (SCIF QALL) unit ‘Induction to Safeguarding’.
This is an introductory course, and it is expected that those taking part would undertake further training and learning relevant to the particular group that they work with ie children or adults.
Level 2 – 1 credit (Agored Cymru)
Find out more and book via the WCVA website.
This course is being delivered through the medium of English. The course will be delivered in Welsh on 10 May 2016.

Making Every Contact Count conference
2015-11-25 | SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
Register online for this free conference.

Managers' Forum Meeting
2015-11-25 01:30 - 15:30 | Western Leisure Centre, Western Leisure Centre
Cardiff Council’s Social Care Workforce Development Partnership (SCWDP) is holding its regular discussion group meeting for managers on 25th November. You are invited to attend to strengthen links and contribute to the direction of the SCWDP partnership. Attendance at these meetings will support your professional development.
During this meeting there will be a variety of speakers Age Connects – Sue Campbell, WRAP (workshop to raise awareness of prevent (Prevent people becoming involved in terrorism) Nick Olsen and Carl Davies and the regular update from CSSIW Inspectors (Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales).

C3SC Training: Working Together for Service Delivery
2015-11-25 09:30 - 13:30 | C3SC’s offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB, C3SC's offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB
We regret that this course has been cancelled.
By attending this course you will be able to:

Understand the benefits and obstacles of joint working
Identify some of the key practical considerations for joint working
Assess the merits of different consortium structures

Book online

Equality and Inclusion of Disabled Children
2015-11-25 09:30 - 16:15 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course is aimed at managers and practitioners working with children in a wide variety of settings, including day nurseries, play schemes and afterschool clubs. It will allow participants to explore and understand the legislative and policy framework that supports the inclusion of disabled children. This interactive training day will help people to reflect on their current provision and to consider practical steps that can ensure their setting is inclusive and accessible to all children who wish to attend.

Rights based approaches to inclusion of disabled children under the UNCRC
Disability as an equalities issue via The Equality Act 2010
Exploring the implications of Social Model of disability vs Medical Model of disability
Understanding the power of language and terminology in relation to disabled children
Discussing and debunking the myths of including disabled children into mainstream activities
Working in partnership with parents
Overcoming barriers – understanding and promoting reasonable adjustments
Looking at features of inclusive settings
Sharing of suggestions for inclusive games and activities
Considering how learning can be applied in daily practice

Find out more and book via the Children in Wales website.

Meet A Mentor Event
2015-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | National Museum Cardiff, National Museum Cardiff
The Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE), in association with Lloyds Banking Group, is running a series of free Meet a Mentor events designed specifically for business owners seeking mentor support and volunteer enterprise mentor looking for a business to help. Attendees will find a range of volunteer mentors who are willing to commit time at the event helping business owners deal with the day-to-day and longer term challenges of running a business.
Mentors will be able to put their skills and time to good use in a relaxed setting with new and growing businesses who need help and support.
The objectives of the event are to raise awareness about the benefits of mentoring and for businesses to meet the fantastic community of mentors interested in supporting them.
The event includes many activities designed to help mentors and businesses get to know each other, including an introduction session to set the scene, a spot of speed mentoring, and more chances to connect over lunch.
There are free places available both for those that are keen to volunteer as mentors and those looking for a mentor.
Sign up for free at ioee.eventbrite.co.uk

Light a Candle event
2015-11-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Llandaff Cathedral, Llandaff Cathedral
Bawso, in partnership with Welsh Women’s Aid, New Pathways, Unite, Safer Wales and Welsh Centre of International Affairs, is organising the annual “Light a Candle” event to mark the International Day to End Violence against Women. The event will start from 9.30am with a march from Bawso office at 9 Cathedral Road to Llandaff Cathedral followed by a Light Candle service. The Minister of Public Service, Leighton Andrews AM, will speak and people will share personal insights of experiences of violence against women.
