C3SC - Cardiff Third Sector Council

C3SC Training: Introduction to Social Media
2014-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
This essential half-day course provides an introductory guide to the creation of an effective social media strategy. Including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and new and emerging online services, the course looks at how to define the message you want to project, writing posts, responding to readers and what not to do. Early booking is advisable.
Ideal for: Anyone in an organisation that wishes to improve the way that they communicate to others.

Understanding Hate Crime Level 2 Credit 1 Unit EE22CY089
2014-06-11 09:15 - 16:15 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
New Diverse Cymru course
This is a 10-hour training unit, accredited (Level 2) by Agored Cymru, which includes 1 day full engagement workshop and home study.
This programme will enable you to achieve a recognised accreditation of your understanding of hate attacks and the effects they have. You will be able to consider what steps you may take to increase reporting of hate attacks in your area of work, and how to report attacks when you become aware of them.
Find out more and book your place via the Diverse Cymru website.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2014-06-10 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
CBT is a psychotherapeutic approach to problem solving and reaching goals is future focussed – although we seek to understand how past events led the person to where they are now, the approach is very much about moving on. CBT has a massive evidence base and it allows the practitioner to explore the links between thoughts (cognitions), feelings and behaviour – especially if any of these elements are identified as “dysfunctional”.
CBT is used with a variety of different disorders ranging from mild anxiety and depression to more complex mental health problems such as eating disorders, complex trauma and psychosis. This NewLink Wales training course focuses on the key approaches that are designed to be delivered by key workers as part of their client work sessions. This model of psychotherapeutic interventions provides evidence based and easily evaluated tools for use by key workers across the drug treatment system and throughout the health and social care sector.
Voluntary Sector Workers – £125.00 Statutory Sector Workers – £135.00 With a small additional charge, this course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gainign 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales. This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch.

The course will include:
– The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour – CBT skills – Assessing the service user – CBT Skills – Thinking about thinking – CBT Skills – Replacement Thoughts & Thought Diaries – 5 point case formulation – The Therapeutic Alliance – Resistance and Ruptures in the Therapeutic Relationship – Safeguarding the practitioner

E.A.R.S. Family Fun Day
2014-06-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Butetown Pavilion, Butetown Pavilion
E.A.R.S. is an association of four homework clubs in the Butetown, Riverside and Grangetown areas of Cardiff. Below are details of a fun day that’s being held to raise the profile of supplementary education.
There will be:
– Stalls
– Free food
– Free children’s play area
– Awards
– Short plays/acts
– … and lots more
The day is free and all are welcome.

C3SC Training: Introduction to Volunteering
2014-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
This course has been postponed until further notice.
This course gives an overview of recruiting, using and safely managing volunteers. It is designed to support organisations that are new to using volunteers. By the end of this course you will:
• 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
Ideal for: any group that wants to start using volunteers or is already doing so but wants to know more about volunteer responsibilities and liabilities.

Substance Misuse Awareness
2014-06-05 - 2014-06-06 | Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BE, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BE
With option of accreditation
Voluntary Sector WORKERS- £140.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS – £150.00
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. This includes 2 day facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch 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.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course participants should be able to:
– Define the most commonly used categories of substances and their effects – Identify the most commonly used substances and their methods of use – Discuss the different patterns of substance use – Examine the impact that different attitudes and stereotyping has on individuals who use substances – Select appropriate treatment and support models for substance users
All of the Newlink Wales courses are designed within National Occupational standards.
To book onto the course please download the booking form from the link: http://www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/Training-booking-form.doc or for further information, please call (029) 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

Real Opportunities: Regional SEN Transition to Employment Initiative - Annual Conference
2014-06-05 | St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff Bay, St David’s Hotel and Spa, Cardiff Bay
During the day we will look at how the Regional SEN Transition to Employment Initiative, more commonly known as the Real Opportunities project, has successfully supported 1,758 young people using individually tailored packages of support through the transition to adulthood.
The day will include round table discussion with expert hosts, real-life stories from project participants, information from professionals about the project model and an evaluation of project outcomes from the Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities.
Please email realopportunities@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk to request a booking form and return it by Friday May 30th.
To find out more about the project and previous conferences, please visit www.realopportunities.org.uk

Tax Effective Giving
2014-06-05 | Institute of Fundraising, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Institute of Fundraising, Cathedral Road, Cardiff
Everything every charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively
By the end of the session fundraisers will be able to:
– Identify the four main tax-effective giving methods: Gift Aid; Payroll Giving; Gifts of Shares; Legacy giving – Show the potential to increase your income tax-effectively – Create your own TEG action plan

What will be covered? Getting started: the law, best practice and ‘the rules’ Gift Aid: registering, promoting, claiming and maximising your claims Payroll Giving: how it works & will it work for your charity? Gifts of Shares: what you need to know! Legacy Giving: facts & figures; benefits; and how to get started
£60 Individual Members of Institute of Fundraising / £70 Non-Members

Auto enrolment: what trustees need to know
2014-06-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Tapestri in Swansea, Tapestri in Swansea
Delivered by Keegan and Pennykid Insurance Brokers
This session will show you how to put a plan in place in order to ensure that you comply with your auto enrolment obligations, which will include an explanation of the following points and how they affect you and your employees:
– What is my staging date? – Which employees do I include? – Why use postponement? – What earnings do I base contributions on? – How do I communicate with my employees? – Which pension provider should I use? – Should I consider salary sacrifice?
Read more and book your place.

Positive Ways of Changing Behaviour
2014-06-04 | Swansea, Swansea
A one-day Learning Disability Wales course to help you understand the reasons for what is seen as difficult or challenging behaviours of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and how you can work in a positive way to help change these behaviours.
Find out more and book your place via the Learning Disability Wales website.

Getting publicity for your EU funded project
2014-06-03 | Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations, Newport, Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations, Newport
This WCVA course aims to improve your knowledge and understanding of publicity tools and techniques. It will help you to plan and deliver an effective publicity campaign for your EU funded project.

By attending this course, you will be able to:
– Explain and understand the rules which govern publicising European Structural Funds – Plan a publicity campaign for your project, choosing the most effective publicity tools for appropriate target markets – Cost a publicity campaign for your project, and monitor and evaluate its success – Identify news stories and write with the appropriate media in mind – Raise the profile for both your organisation and your European Funded project
Find out more on the WCVA website.

Introduction to data protection and confidentiality
2014-06-03 | Cardiff, Cardiff
The aim of this WCVA half-day 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 course is suitable for those who handle personal information within their role, and those who are responsible for their organisation’s data protection compliance.

Challenge Wales Sailing Trip
2014-06-02 - 2014-06-05
Women Connect First is running this four-day sailing trip with Challenge Wales for parents under the age of 25.
Parents will get involved in all aspects of sailing – NO experience necessary.
Parents will:
– hoist the sail
– steer the boat
– use charts on the plasma screen
– record your voyage on flipcams
– improve your skills of teamwork and communication to get the boat from A to B from the Cardiff Bay Marina out onto the Bristol Channel and back
ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE. Please call on 029 2034 3154 to book your place on the trip.

Employment law update 2014
2014-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This popular CAB course will keep you up to date with the changes to employment law, practice and case law in this fast moving field. The course will cover the main recent employment law changes including practical tips on conducting negotiations via ACAS early conciliation; presenting and defending a claim following the introduction of tribunal fee’s and remissions; and key applications under the new tribunal rules and procedures.
Find out more and book your place via the CAB website.
Book by 21 May to get a 15% discount – quoting promotional code: EMPMAY15

Trip to Noah's Ark Zoo in Bristol for parents under 25 and their children
2014-05-28
Women Connect First is arranging a free trip to the zoo for parents under 25 and their children. Due to limited spaces, please call (029) 2034 3154 to book your place on the trip. Please bring a packed lunch (refreshments are not provided).

Working with Alcohol Related Brain Injury
2014-05-28 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
This NewLink Wales course will explore the necessary skills to recognise potential or established Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI) to be able to work with individuals with this condition and make appropriate referral for thorough assessment and care.
Voluntary Sector WORKERS – £135.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS – £145.00
This includes facilitation, handouts, refreshments and a buffet lunch. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course participants will be able to:
– Explain the common disorders associated with ARBI – Recognise the signs and symptoms of the potential for, or established ARBI – Plan for the immediate actions necessary – Select brief assessment tools that can be used to increase the recognition and management of individuals at risk of ARBI – Understand the intensive assessment, treatment and ongoing care required to ensure that individuals suffering from this condition are appropriately managed.
All of the Newlink Wales courses are designed within National Occupational standards.
For further information or to book onto the course, please see below the link to download the booking form: http://www.newlinkwales.org.uk/docs/Training-booking-form.doc or call 029 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or www.newlinkwales.org.uk

Mental Health First Aid (Wales)
2014-05-27 09:15 - 2014-05-28 16:15 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
Two-day Diverse Cymru course
MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.
Cost: £140 per person
Find out more at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-first-aid/

Family Day on the Farm
2014-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Ameila Trust Farm, Ameila Trust Farm
The event is a family learning day for adults whose children are in Welsh schools and they wish to learn some Welsh.
The day will start with a Story Time session which will allow the parents and children to learn animal and farm yard vocabulary, leading on to a Treasure Hunt around the site. Bring your own picnic and find out about Welsh courses in your area.

Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event
2014-05-23 09:45 - 14:00 | Oasis Cardiff premises, 69b Splott Road, Cardiff CF24 2BW, Oasis Cardiff premises, 69b Splott Road, Cardiff CF24 2BW
The Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators’ Network is run in partnership with VCS. Here is the timetable for the day:
09:45 Registration Tea and Coffee available on arrival. 10:00 Welcome10.10 Getting Involved in Cardiff Citizens: an alliance of communities acting together for social justice and the common good Jonathan Cox, Citizens Cymru Wales.11:15 Break 11.30 Achieving the Investors in Volunteering standard and what it can mean for your organisation – Fiona Liddell, WCVA . 13:00 Pride Cymru – Getting involved in YOUR pride Christian Cook, Pride Cymru 13:10 Further training available from C3SC- Phil Stevens, C3SC 13:30 Networking Lunch 14:00 Close Volunteers from Oasis Cardiff will be providing a buffet for the event.

Autism Awareness
2014-05-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff, Glamorgan Archives, Cardiff
This module is targeted at anyone who support/come into contact with adults on the autism spectrum and help to develop understanding of the condition.
This course is designed for practitioners new to the field of autism. Participants will be introduced to basic concepts and theories relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The notion of autism as a spectrum disorder will be explored along with biological, psychological and behavioural aspects of the condition. The workshop will introduce practical approaches alongside theoretical principles. It will be interactive with opportunities for discussion and questions.

On completion of this course learners will:
– Recognise the main characteristics of behaviour for people on the autism spectrum – Understand the triad of impairment – Understand the range of the spectrum – Appreciate the particular differences of understanding language with people on the autism spectrum – Understand the need to backup spoken language visually to help understanding – Appreciate the importance of routine and predictability for people on the autism spectrum – Understand the complexity of social interaction – Appreciate the sensory differences of people on the autism spectrum
A certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who attend the whole session. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided.
Please email David Brown at Cardiff Council at DavBrown@cardiff.gov.uk for a booking form.

Working Positively with Autistic Children in the Early Years
2014-05-23 | Cardiff, Cardiff
A one-day Children in Wales course
This course offers participants a broader understanding of how autism can impact on early development, play and social interaction. This deeper understanding can underpin positive and progressive relationships with autistic children. Strategies for promoting engagement, play and language development are explored, along with positive responses to behaviours found in autism that can challenge professionals and families. This course is for all those working with autistic children and their families who wish to deepen their understanding and enlarge their skills base with this cohort of children.
The course will cover:
– Current views on the nature and features of Autism – Evidence-based approaches in play, social development, family well-being and behaviour – Strategies to support communication and shared attention

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

Debt advice for non-debt advisers
2014-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Cardiff, Cardiff
This Citizens’ Advice Bureau course is specifically for those who are not trained debt advisers but who work with people in debt. This is an awareness-raising course, with a focus on understanding the debt advice process and recognising when to make a referral. It will also offer a brief overview of the main priority debts.
Find out more and book your place via the CAB website.

DEAFBLIND AWARENESS - Espresso Plus Session
2014-05-22 | Cardiff, Cardiff
Cardiff Council is running two half-day sessions today (and the same on Thursday 15 May):
AM Session 9.30am – 12.30pm
PM Session 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Course facilitator: Michael Power – Sense Cymru
After completing this course participants will have knowledge of:
– Cardiff’s Legal Responsibility towards Deafblind People in their area – How Deafblindness can affect a person’s ability to communicate, access information and their mobility by experiencing Deafblindness through simulation exercises. – The impact of Deafblindness on an individual – The authority’s internal processes –Identification, assessment, services, one-to-one support workers, information and senior management – Services that are offered to deafblind people, families, carers and professionals working with them

In addition, participants will have knowledge of:
· The Sense Sensory Impairment monitoring Scale (SSIMS)
· How to monitor older people who live in care homes for any signs of hearing and/or vision loss
· What action to take if there are concerns about hearing and/or vision of one of your residentsTo book a place, please email S.E.Jones@cardiff.gov.uk with your full name, job title, place of work, contact number and contact email address.

Lean and quality assurance
2014-05-22 | Wales Council for Voluntary Action – Baltic House, Wales Council for Voluntary Action - Baltic House
By attending this course you will be able to:
– Improve your level of awareness of quality management, its benefits and importance of managing quality – Understand the tools and techniques available to use – Improve or introduce a quality assurance system for your organisation – Introduce a quality assurance framework including Lean using recognised tools and techniques to improve processes and the quality levels of services within your organisationThis course is for individuals from organisations who are responsible for providing efficient and quality service delivery.

Breaking the Cycle: Building resilience and self-esteem in children and young people who have substance misusing parents
2014-05-22 | NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE, NewLink Wales, Meridian Court, North Road, Cardiff CF14 3BE
The ACMD report ‘Hidden Harm’ was published in 2003 and more than 10 years on its significance is still paramount in the support offered to children and young people. This course will explore what recommendations were made and the more recent research and best practice guidance related to this area of work.
Voluntary Sector WORKERS – £125.00 Statutory Sector WORKERS – £135.00
This includes facilitation, toolkit resource pack, refreshments and a buffet lunch.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
– Examine the research and best practice guidelines related to this area of work – Gain a greater understanding of the importance and role of protective factors, resilience and self-esteem building in breaking the cycle of family substance misuse – Discuss what type of skills and therapeutic approaches might best apply to this type of work – Relate child development to the style and type of work that is delivered – Discuss and practice using a range of direct work tools to take back into practice – Action plan for future work
Trainer: Suzi Moore has 12 years of working with marginalised people in a variety of sectors, largely around issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, substance misuse, violence and social marginalisation. Suzi has over 8 years of writing and delivering training packages to professionals who work with communities to bring about a change of attitudes and improve working practice. She specialises in raising awareness of issues and improving outcomes for marginalised/hidden groups; sexually exploited children, families of prisoners, women in the sex industry and people who misuse substances.
All of the Newlink Wales courses are designed within National Occupational standards. For further information or to book onto the course, please call (029) 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board engagement sessions
2014-05-22 | Conference Room, St David’s Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, Conference Room, St David's Hospital, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff
Recently, the health board has been looking at its services for older people, as part of its longer term plans to make sure that more of the care people receive is based as close to home as possible where appropriate, rather than in hospitals. This is all part of the health board’s ambition, along with Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, to provide services for older people that are more integrated, less disjointed, more convenient and, ultimately, better for older people. We are currently discussing our ideas to improve some hospital services with patients, their carers and families, stakeholders and the public more generally, and asking for feedback. The themes under discussion relate specifically to services currently provided at West Wing in Cardiff city centre, as well as some services at St David’s Hospital, Barry Hospital and Rookwood Hospital. Our ideas have been developed by specialist elderly care clinicians from our Clinical Gerontology Directorate and we believe these ideas will help improve services for older people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Thursday, 22nd May 2014 at 9.30am OR 11am

Cardiff and Vale Community Learning Partnership LEARNER VOICE MEETING
2014-05-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Cardiff and Vale College, Colcot Road, Barry CF62 8YJ, Cardiff and Vale College, Colcot Road, Barry CF62 8YJ
Do you teach any learners who you think go the extra mile to make sure all learners are included? Does anyone spring to mind who would be a good spokesperson for adult learners across Cardiff and the Vale? If so, please encourage them to attend the next learner voice meeting.
This will be an opportunity for individuals to find out how they can become Learner Advocates and join in discussion on decisions that affect all adult learners. In addition, those attending will be able to find out about The International Learners’ Charter from the guest speaker Mr John Gates.
Light refreshments will be available prior to the meeting. Assistance with transport may be possible if notified in advance. For catering purposes learners are requested to book a place at the meeting by Friday 16 May.
Email: Martyn.Reed@weacymru.org.uk or phone 07715 904304 or 029 2038 2431

C3SC training: Business and Strategic Planning
2014-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB., C3SC offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff CF24 0EB.
This course will help you understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning, and provide you with practical resources to plan more effectively. The course is suitable whether you are new to business and strategic planning or wish to gain further insight into planning.
This course will help you to:• Understand the difference between business and strategic planning• Appreciate the purpose of business and strategic plans• Recognise the benefits of planning• Be able to develop comprehensive business and strategic plans
“Excellent; really helped me to focus on plans within my charity”
“It has helped me understand planning better, what is required and how to ensure the needs of the projects are understood by all.”

Equality Act 2010
2014-05-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Lysaght Institute, Newport, Lysaght Institute, Newport
A half-day Diverse Cymru workshop
The Equality Act 2010 brings together all the legal requirements on equality that apply to the private, public and voluntary sectors. This course focuses on equality in employment and in service provision.
Why attend?
It will assist you to:
– Eliminate unlawful discrimination in your recruitment and employment practices as well as in service delivery – Increase customer and staff satisfaction – Recognise your legal responsibilities and liabilities
Who should attend?
This course is particularly relevant for individuals involved in recruiting or managing staff and/or responsible for providing services as well as trade union representatives.
Cost: £55 per person
Book online at http://www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/equality-act/

Free Energy Management Training & Onsite Survey
2014-05-21 08:30 - 23:30 | Digital Cardiff Showcase, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW, Digital Cardiff Showcase, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff CF10 4UW
The Carbon Trust is running an Energy Efficient Breakfast for SMEs in the Cardiff area, working in partnership with Digital Cardiff and Cardiff Council.
By attending an Energy Efficient Breakfast workshop your organisation will be able to:· Manage and monitor your organisation’s energy use· Identify and implement key energy reduction opportunities· Conduct a walk around survey to identify further opportunities· Implement actions identified within the session· Have a one-to-one consultation with our expert trainer· Network with other like-minded businesses in your area
At the event, you will also have the opportunity to sign up for a FREE onsite energy audit of your business as part of an SME cluster project.

Participants signing up to the cluster project will receive a confidential full site energy audit and recommendations report including:› Review of energy consumption and bills› Lighting› Equipment (refrigeration etc)› Heating / Cooling and controls› Building Fabric› Renewable Generation Options› Staff awareness and good energy housekeeping practices› The business case made for all recommendations (Cost and Payback)

Secure your place nowBy email: digitalcardiff@cardiff.gov.ukBy telephone: (029) 2078 8498
