Relationship Based Practice in Multi Agency Contexts training for NQSWs (1)
Part of BASW's 2024-25 NQSW CPD Programme
***Session for students & NQSWs only*** Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
Relationship Based Practice in Multi Agency Contexts meets the following National Standards:
England: PCF 3 – Diversity, PCF 6, Critical Reflection, PCF7 Intervention and Skills, PCF8 – Contexts and Organisations, Adult PQS3 – Person-Centred Practice, Adult PQS8 – Supervision, critical reflection and analysis, Adult PQS7 – Direct Work, Childrens PQS1 – Relationships and Direct Work, Children’s PQS2 – Communication, Childrens PQS7 – Analysis, Decision-Making, planning and review, Children’s PQS9 - Supervision
Scotland: CLE1 – Ethics, Values and Rights-Based Practice CLE2 – Communication, engagement and relationship-based practice CLE3 - Critical thinking, professional Judgement & Decision-making CLE7 – Self-Awareness and Reflexivity
Wales and Northern Ireland: NOS1 – Maintain Professional Accountability, NOS2 – Practise Professional Social Work, NOS3 – Promote Engagement and Participation, NOS5 – Plan for Person Centred Outcomes, NOS6 – Take Action to achieve Change
Course Outline: This one-day session is designed to support students & Newly Qualified Social Workers to consider what is meant by Relationship-Based Practice and how this can be achieved within the context of Multi-Agency Working. The course will provide participants with the opportunity to explore how to safely use self in interactions with people in a way that is both genuine and boundaried. This course explores how to engage people using a range of different approaches and how to work with other professionals effectively so that people are supported not overwhelmed by the various agencies working with them. This course considers the impact of statutory responsibilities on working relationships with people and their families and how this can be negotiated successfully.
Learning Methods: This training is delivered using an online interactive classroom approach and all delegates will be expected to take part to ensure an effective adult learning experience. Using whiteboards and breakout rooms, a combination of learning methods will be used throughout the day, including trainer presentation and group work in the form of case studies and reflection dilemmas to support application to practice. Local templates and expectations will be embedded in the programme where required and appropriate.
Learning Outcomes: This course will provide participants with the following learning outcomes:
A clear understanding of what is meant by Relationship-Based Practice. An understanding of how to connect with people whilst maintaining boundaries. How to use ‘self’ and/or ‘lived experience’ appropriately. How to achieve co-production with individuals and families. How to support people as part of a multi-agency response. How to communicate effectively across multi-agency contexts. Programme Outline: 9.00 Log-in – Check your connection, camera & mic (then get a cuppa) 9.30 Introduction to the session and the tech
9.45 What Is Relationship-Based Practice
Definitions of relationship-based practice How relational Social Work Looks in Practice. Utilising Strengths-Based and Trauma Informed Principles Understanding Coproduction. 11.10 COFFEE 11.30 Stages of Relationship-Based Practice
Stage 1: A shared and transparent understanding of involvement. Stage 2: A collaborative construction of concerns. Stage 3: A mutually determined analysis. Stage 4: A collaborative intervention strategy 12.30 LUNCH 1.15 Managing Use of Self, Lived Experience and Boundaries
Considering what you want to share and why Keeping the Person at the Centre of your Practice Knowing Policies and Procedures Using Supervision 2.40 COFFEE 3.00 Working in Multi-Agency Contexts
Understanding & articulating your own role and remit Understanding the remit of others Talking the same language Keeping the person at the centre of your practice Effective Multi-Agency Working Troubleshooting. 4.00 Reflection and Review – learning points and next steps 4.30 CLOSE
The Trainer:
Tony Clamp, Specialist Trainer (Motivational Interviewing)
Tony is an Social Work England registered Social Worker with 25 years experience in both the voluntary & statutory sectors of social care.
Since qualifying as a Social Worker, Tony has held academic positions at a number of British universities, as well as spending time as a children's social care practitioner.
Tony is an experienced motivational interviewing practitioner and trainer. As one of DCC-i's core crew, Tony specialises in Motivational Interviewing and its application in practice as a means to improve the quality of child & family safeguarding.
Discounted corporate multi booking rates are available, contact ProfDE@basw.co.uk for details