Adult social care training

We are pleased to offer a range of learning options to support the local social care workforce, delivered as a mix of classroom training and online/virtual delivery.

Our priority is to support Reading based organisations or those who have a social care contract with the Council, and we also provide fully funded training to personal assistants and unpaid carers. For these sectors, our courses are offered either free of charge or at a subsidised fee.

CourseDateTimeVenueCourse content and application
Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)26 September 20249.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
24 October 20249.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
23 January 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
27 February 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
Domestic Abuse: Working with Children and Families (Level 2A)TBC9.30am to 12.30pmvia ZoomFind out more about Domestic abuse – working with children and families (level 2A)
Moving and Positioning – foundation9 October 202409:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
12 November 202409:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
11 December 202409:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
8 January 202509:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
Moving and Positioning Refresher10 October 20249.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
10 October 20241.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
13 November 20249.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
12 December 20249.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
12 December 20241.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
9 January 20259.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
9 January 20251.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
Safeguarding Adults, Level 1: Awareness17 October 202410 to 11.30amvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
6 November 20249.30 to 11amvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
3 December 202412 to 1.30pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
Adults, Level 2: Assessment and planning21 October 20249.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
27 January 20259.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
Adults, Level 3
Managing staff and making decisions – delivered virtually 2 half day sessions per course		2 October 20249.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 3
24 and 25 February 2025 (2 half day sessions)1.30 to 4.30pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 3
Understanding Hoarding22 November 20249.30am to 12 middayvia MS TeamsFind out more and apply for Understanding Hoarding
18 February 20259.30am to 12 middayvia MS TeamsFind out more and apply for Understanding Hoarding

For other subjects not listed here, we no longer offer subsidised training programmes. This includes Emergency First Aid at Work, Fire awareness and Food hygiene. We offer online learning options, please see” Fully funded social care online learning”.  For other training options, a list of accredited training providers is available from Skills for Care.

Adult Social Care online learning

Reading Borough Council subscribes to Grey Matter Learning to provide our local social care workforce in Reading with free access to a wide range of online learning programmes. There are various courses available including the Care Certificate, Safeguarding and mental capacity training. Managers can be set up to track and report learner progress. This online resource is available for all providers of adult social care services within Reading at a subsidised fee, and free for all Reading Borough Council commissioned services. Please contact DACHS.Training@reading.gov.uk for more information.

Berkshire Workforce Development Fund

Skills for Care provides the Workforce Development Fund to support the cost of achieving Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) adult social care qualification units.

For more information about the local partnership contact berkshirewdf@outlook.com.

Registered Managers Network

This is a forum for all Registered Managers in CQC registered social care services across Berkshire. The Network meets 3 or 4 times a year (currently virtually) to share good practice and with a range of guest speakers. For more information please contact the chair, Sue Kelly.

Cancellations

Read our charging and cancellation policy for full details as there is usually a charge for late cancellation or failure to cancel a place you have booked.

Last updated on 13/09/2024