Promoting Independence

Promoting independence means creating opportunities for people to do more of what matters to them. Explore how to build on strengths, offer meaningful choices and adjust assistance, helping staff support everyday participation without taking over or setting goals for the person.

Consider how time, communication and familiar routines influence the opportunities people are given. Practical reflection focuses on noticing abilities, agreeing manageable steps and reviewing support with the individual, so progress reflects their priorities and recognises both achievement and changing needs.

Who This Course Is For

Care workers, support workers and teams focused on enabling everyday independence.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the value of recognising individual strengths
• Identify ways to offer meaningful choice
• Identify opportunities to enable everyday participation
• Identify where routine assistance could be adjusted to create more choice and participation

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Organisation

Duration: Half day (3 contact hours, excluding breaks).

Practical, trainer-led learning uses discussion, relevant examples and activities to help your team connect the subject with everyday care. Contact us to arrange training at our Maidstone centre or discuss delivery at your organisation, including any learning or access needs.

Important Details

Certification

PRISM certificate of completion — non-regulated training

This is non-regulated PRISM training. Any Level 1, 2 or 3 label describes our course progression and is not an RQF qualification level.

Arranging Your Training

Closed group price: £375. A single half-day course is £375; a full day or two half-day sessions is £700. Contact us to discuss dates and group size.