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This pages contains the archived news from the past months.
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27 May 2009
Learning Network West – The Facilitative Trainer 2 Day Courses
Due to popular demand 4 further dates for the above course have been announced
Further information please click here
27 May 2009
Learning Network West e-bulletin – May 2009
Latest copy of Learning Network West e-bulletin is available here
27 May 2009
Learning Network North – Dementia Awareness Workshops
Dementia Awareness Workshops, offering Adult Support and Protection Awareness Training, are being held on 4 June (Aberdeen) and 5 June (Inverness).
Click here for more information please on the Dementia Awareness Workshops and click here for info on Adult Support and Protection Awareness Training
27 May 2009
Learning Network North and the Workforce Initiative - Workshops
Learning Network North is holding two workshops on 8 June (Aberdeen) and 9 June (Inverness) with the purpose of addressing key issues for the private sector in relation to developing the skills of the workforce. In part these issues will be those raised at the earlier workshops and the new items that have been given a high profile by the Scottish Governmentand the SSSC.
Forward Thinking with the Private Sector Conversations
27 May 2009
SSSC Equality Scheme action plan consultation
The SSSC is currently consulting on the content of the organisation’s draft Equality Scheme action plan for 2009 to 2010. The action plan covers gender, race and ethnicity, disability and age.
If you are interested in contributing to this consultation or for further information please click here
27 May 2009
STRADA – New Job Vacancies
There are currently two new job vacancies at STRADA:
For further further information please click the links above
27 May 2009
Learning Network North e-bulletin – May 2009
For he latest copy of the Learning Networth North e-bulletin please click here
20 May 2009
Shifting the Balance of Care Newsletter – May 2009
Please click here for the May 2009 Shifting the Balance of Care Newsletter
20 May 2009
Eurocities – Social Europe Awareness Raising Days
Eurocities is holding an awareness seminar, “Eurocities – Social Europe” in Brussels on June 16-17. Aimed at local practitioners, its aim is to help them find out more about the European Union and Eurocities work in the area of social policies and related issues.
For further information click here
20 May 2009
National Family Week - Family Matters e-newsletter
National Family Week, a week long celebration of families, running from 25 May 2009.
Further information is available here
20 May 2009
STRADA announcement – New Job Vacancy Announcement – University Teacher
STRADA is currently recruiting for a part-time University Teacher to deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities on the Certificate of Higher Education programme, contribute to postgraduate teaching programmes on Addictions and associated administration and contribute to delivery of commissioned courses on the STRADA programme.
Please click here for further information
20 May 2009
Workforce Unit Newsflash – Report Launch
An invitation to attend the launch, on 1 June 2009, of the above research report. Launched by Jackie Baillie MSP, this event looks at research that assesses the impact of re-tendering processes on the commitment and morale of the workforce.
Please click here for further information
6 May 2009
STRADA announcement on forthcoming Academic Programmes
STRADA are now recruiting for the following Academic Programmes:
Postgraduate Certificate: Leadership of Drug and Alcohol Services
6 May 2009
CJSW Development Centre for Scotland one-day roadshow
CJSW (supported by the Scottish Government) are conducting four one-day roadshows to launch its multi-disciplinary early and effective interventions strategy. These events are aimed at those working in the fields of child care, education, health, police, youth work and youth justice.
Further details are available here
6 May 2009
Workforce Unit - Newsflash
The Workforce Unit and the Private Sector Workforce Initiative are working with the SSSC to establish how registration of workers in adult residential care homes will affect the sector. The SSSC invites you to answer a brief questionnaire on this subject.
Further details are available here
6 May 2009
SIRCC eNews Update – April 2009
Latest copy of SIRCC’s eNews Update can be accessed here
6 May 2009
Learning Network North e-bulletin – April 2009
Latest copy of Learning Network North e-bulletin here
6 May 2009
Early and Effective Intervention Practice Conference
A series of one day conference road shows (in various locations during May and June) for practice managers and policy leads in the field of youth justice, child care, education, health, police and youth work
Click here for further information
6 May 2009
Workforce Unit – Newsflash – Workforce Development Network Events
The Workforce Unit are holding two events, Supporting New Recruits Through Induction And Recognition. These are being held in order to explore ways of supporting new members of staff to enable them to work effectively in their new role.
Further details are available here
6 May 2009
SSSC April 2009 eBulletin
The SSSC April 2009 e-Bulletin is available here
These bulletins provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments, news, consultations and forthcoming events from SSSC and across the sector. Copies of archived bulletins can be found here
The Winter 2008/09 SSSC Newsletter is also available to download here
6 May 2009
Workforce Unit May 2009 e-Bulletin
The May edition of the May 2009 Workforce Unit e-Bulletin is now available. The e-bulletins are regular monthly bulletins covering a range of voluntary sector social service workforce issues.
All of the Workforce Unit E-bulletins and other Workforce Unit News can be found on the publication page of their website.
6 May 2009
Levelling the Playing Field: Learning from the experience of Black and Minority Ethnic Social Work Students
The Multi-cultural Family Base and the Scottish Social Services Learning Network South East explore the barriers to achieving anti-discriminatory workplaces in this one day event.
Click here for further information.
6 May 2009
Association of Community Health Partnerships, Annual Conference and AGM
Association of Community Health Partnerships, Annual Conference and AGM entitled “To Boldly Go” is being held 10-11 September 2009, in the Crutherland Hotel, East Kilbride
Click here for the conference flyer and here for further information
