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Assessing the Needs of Prospective Sheltered Housing Tenants

 

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General Information
This is a one-day course designed to help those staff who are responsible for assessing the needs and suitability of sheltered housing applicants. The course can be equally beneficial to housing officers involved in working with sheltered housing services as well as wardens and scheme managers. The course will look at effective methods to ensure assessments are unbiased and structured covering any specific requirements of the participants organisation. A range of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This will assist in ensuring effective input of course material. Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.

Aims & Objectives Of The Course
The aim of the course is to look at the reasons and benefits of a sound assessment criteria and develop a system which meets the requirements of the participants organisation. Participants will develop their skills, attitudes and knowledge in the areas of:

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Preparing for a constructive assessment

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Listening and communicating

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Assessing the needs and requirements of the client

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Clarifying that the applicant has a full understanding of the assessment

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Writing up an assessment report

 

Objectives

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By the end of the course participants should be able to:

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Identify effective ways to communicate with others

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Recognise the needs and requirements of individuals

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Describe ways to maximise the benefits of an assessment

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Demonstrate methods to effectively record information gathered

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Create an assessment criteria which is beneficial to the their organisation

Summary
The course is designed to be flexible and the content and setting can be varied to meet the particular requirements of individual groups.

Participants will be encouraged to adopt a supportive and positive approach to the group as a whole. It is hoped that this will allow individuals to achieve greater proficiency and confidence through taking part in a stimulating and enjoyable learning programme.

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Boston - 22 Jun 2010