Carers

Starting Online Tues. 9th February 2021 7-9pm Offering the qualification at a greatly reduced rate £100 per person (limited to first 25 applicants) To register a place contact Edward [email protected] The OCN NI Level 1 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills qualification is aimed to introduce learners to the concept and purpose of counselling, as well as the ethical considerations and skills used in a counselling situation. The COURSE objectives are to: Understand the nature of counselling Develop personal communication and interpersonal skills; Promote self-development This qualification will give learners an introduction to counselling skills that they will find useful in a variety of complimentary and helping roles such as community workers, youth leaders, care assistants and support worker, as well as those responsible for managing people or staff.

The level 3 OCN CAVA Qualification is the full certificate for assessing occupational competence and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Delivered online to meet needs in Belfast, Antrim and greater Northern Ireland communities. This qualification is suitable for trainee assessors working in a learning and development capacity e.g. NVQ programmes, apprenticeships, and non regulated frameworks.

Parenting NI are delighted to launch and offer our newly developed accredited qualification - OCN Level 4 certificate in Working with Parents. This qualification is aimed at key workers who support families with multiple needs, including those working in family intervention projects, community settings, early year’s settings and/or social care settings. The qualification is aimed to support work with children from 0-18 years.

(Online Qualification in Autism)

Online course - full level 3 qualification Completed fully online or via blended learning (part face to face and part online) *Dates mentioned are only some we have available, there are more to choose from*

Online course - full level 3 qualification

The Macmillan Cruse Project is aiming to improve bereavement support services for people affected by cancer. Cruse Bereavement Care are motivated to ensure that our services are inclusive, user friendly and that everyone in the community feels as though they can access timely bereavement support. We especially need to hear the voices of men and those who work with men in your community.

Join us on Tuesday 14th January for the Omagh ROC Conversation!

Law Centre NI's most popular training is now being delivered online, meeting your learning needs with all the flexibility of supported online learning. The next cohort starts on Monday 28 September.

Specialist Training from Nexus NI

Childminders from across Northern Ireland are being invited to attend the free Northern Ireland Childminding Association (NICMA) Annual Conference on Saturday 29th September in the Armagh City Hotel. This year’s theme is ‘Big Cook, Little Cook: Healthy Active Lifestyles’ and celebrity chef Jenny Bristow has been unveiled as one of the star attractions.

Brain Injury changes lives in a instant. Headway helps you get your life back.

Headway is hosting a information/Taster Session.

Parent and child foster placements can help keep families together. Join us to learn more about this specialist fostering support.

Parent and child foster placements can help keep families together. Join us for this online information event and learn more about this specialist fostering support

Parent and child foster placements can help keep families together. Join us to learn more about this specialised fostering support from a Barnardo's parent-and-child foster carer and one of the mothers she has helped.

If you are impacted by Parkinson's, we would love you to come along to be part of our growing campaigns community in Northern Ireland.

Do you know if you work or volunteer in the community, you can use your experience to gain direct access to this part-time degree. Study 1 day per week over 4 years to gain a professionally accredited 3rd level qualification in Community Development. Early exit options available in years 2 and 3. Limited places still available.

Due to COVID19, we have extended the application deadline to Friday 29th May! If you are working or volunteering in the community or voluntary sector and would like an opportunity to gain a professionally recognised degree in Community Development, apply now!