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Endeavour is a peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-15, with an ARFID (Avoidance/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) diagnosis and/or displaying ARFID behaviours and presentations.

This two-hour, online course is aimed for all healthcare professionals who want to support autistic patients within their role.

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Older Persons Benefits and Allowances are often under claimed and this practical, two-hour session will help advisers focus on key areas of entitlement.

This is a Face to Face training in Newry. The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons. It covers: The role and responsibilities of the Adult Safeguarding Champion/Appointed Person The safeguarding adults structure for Northern Ireland Determining the correct course of action in relation to safeguarding concerns Consent, capacity and coercion Organisational and Trust responsibilities Monitoring and reporting duties of the Adult Safeguarding Champion.

Gain the knowledge to help your clients apply for Universal Credit housing costs and understand the ongoing commitment required to maintain this benefit.

This International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine accredited qualification teaches the skills, knowledge and competence required of an individual in order to work with clients on specific breathing techniques in both 1:1 or group sessions. Learners will cover: • The anatomy of the lungs; gaseous exchange; the breath-brain connection and the physical and mental benefits of breathwork. • How to hold space for breathwork; creating a trauma-informed space and basic facilitation skills. • How the breath impacts the vagus nerve and its connection to the parasympathetic nervous system. • The structure of a breathwork session and how to build momentum with music and motivational cueing (i.e.what to say and what to play). • The content of a breathwork session with an in-depth study of 6 unique breathwork exercises. • Advanced Facilitation skills – How to plan for emotional and physical reactions; how to modify for different audiences/special populations.

This session will include an overview of illegal lending, taken from research that the Consumer Council has commissioned through organisations like Advice NI, Christians Against Poverty and University of Ulster.

The KEYHOLE® Early Intervention Programme is a 2-day interactive training course specifically designed for early years professionals. This programme aims to help professionals develop their skills and confidence in supporting young autistic children enhance their development from a young age. Topics include play, communication, social interaction, behaviour, and the Early Years role. As part of this course, all delegates receive a range of comprehensive resources and a ‘Structured Teaching Starter Kit’ with a range of toys, activities, and visuals that you can implement within the workplace, worth over £50.

This course will provide a detailed overview of the benefits which can be claimed by nationals from the European Economic Area.

The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations.

This free Inclusion in Volunteering training workshop is designed to equip leaders of volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to maximise volunteer engagement and streamline management processes. Participants will explore key concepts, best practices, and practical strategies for effectively managing volunteer programs. It is based on research carried out for Volunteer Now and Volunteer Ireland by Conor Scully of the School of Policy and Practice, DCU Institute of Education.

Pilates Matwork is taking the wellness world by storm. But what do you do for those clients who cannot actually make it to the mat? Join Pilates Trainer Victoria Cunningham for this workshop to learn how to adapt Pilates Matwork Exercises for clients who need more accessible options.

In the context of an increasing understanding of the relationship between exercise and physical activity and clinical benefits for mental health, this qualification aims to provide advanced exercise instructors with the skills and knowledge to work with patients and mental health professionals in the design, delivery and evaluation of safe and effective physical activity programmes. The qualification is an important step towards developing the confidence of mental health professionals regarding the expertise and integrity of exercise professionals in the development of collaborative and holistic treatment programmes for mental health conditions that include exercise.

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments. *This is a Blended Learning qualification that can be started at any time.

The purpose of these qualifications is to enable learners to coach clients – one to one and in small groups – towards their health and fitness goals. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.

Our brand-new training course, in partnership with Women’s Aid, is for anyone working on the frontline in housing and homelessness in Northern Ireland.

This course is aimed at individuals who recruit, manage or supervise staff and volunteers working with children and/or adults. It will examine the procedures that need to be put in place for effective recruitment and selection of staff and volunteers including requirements under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order, the current and former definitions of regulated activity and how to exercise careful judgement when assessing information on an Access NI Disclosure Certificate. It will also look at the procedures required for the effective management of staff and volunteers including induction and training, breach of code of behaviour and referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This detailed half day course provides learning for advisers to ensure that they can manually calculate Universal Credit at an advanced level with a focus on:

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This is a face to face training in Newry. This one day certificated training is suitable for Designated and Deputy Designated Officers. It will cover: Knowledge of the legal context of safeguarding children; An understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Designated Officer; Knowledge of Health and Social Care Trust structures and processes; and Exploration of issues and concerns around referrals and sharing information. All participants must have completed a safeguarding children awareness raising course prior to attending. Keeping Children Safe: Training for Staff and Volunteers is a suitable foundation course.

This is a face to face training in Belfast. The Adult Safeguarding Champion role combines responsibility for strategy, operations and oversight for an organisation in relation to adults at risk of harm under “Adult Safeguarding: Prevention and Protection in Partnership” (2015) and the “Adult Safeguarding Operational Procedures” (2016). Some organisations will also have Appointed Persons, with delegated responsibility for day to day adult safeguarding operations. This is a full day’s training for Adult Safeguarding Champions and Appointed Persons.

Our brand-new training course, in partnership with Women’s Aid, is for anyone working on the frontline in housing and homelessness in Northern Ireland.