Recording with Care Training for NQSWs
Part of BASW's Taught Skills Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers
***Session for students & NQSWs only***
Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
Part 3 of 7 in BASW's Taught Skills Programme for NQSWs - click here to view the full series
You may pick and choose between topics, there is no need to attend all sessions. To discuss rates for block bookings of 5 or more delegates on any one session, please email ProfDE@basw.co.uk
Course Outline
Good record keeping serves many purposes and the frameworks of data protection, care management, and confidentiality are all areas which participants need to be aware of. This one-day session is designed to support Students /Newly Qualified Social Workers to effectively document their practice and incorporate meaningful analysis into all levels of case note recording and review processes to ensure staff are able to articulate clear evidence-based recommendations for the individuals care-plan.
The course will provide participants with practical tips for ensuring case notes in all formats, for a range of purposes are concise and easy to follow, whilst still capturing the voice of the child/vulnerable adult/service user and containing the necessary depth for complex decision making and long-term care-planning. This Session also supports Students / Newly Qualified Social Workers to be reflective in their practice and learning and to identify both their strengths and areas for development.
Learning Methods:
This training is delivered using an online interactive classroom approach and all delegates will be expected to take part to ensure an effective adult learning experience. Using whiteboards and breakout rooms, a combination of learning methods will be used throughout the day, including trainer presentation and group work in the form of case studies and reflection dilemmas to support application to practice.
Resources required:
All delegates will need a laptop with a functioning mic and camera and a strong stable internet connection to allow effective participation. Laptops should have an up-to-date browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Where possible delegates should be using the MS Teams App, fully updated. Please note – for health and safety reasons it is not appropriate to access these courses from a mobile phone. Whilst tablets can be used; delegates will find a laptop/desktop is easier as functionality on tablets is still limited.
Learning Outcomes:
- This course will provide participants with the following learning outcomes:
- How to write an appropriate length and dept the record.
- How to know what to include and if anything should ever be left out,
- How to record concisely, accurately and appropriately.
- How to capture hypothesis & analysis.
- How to record actions and recommendations.
- How to be accountable and defensible
- Lessons from Serious Case Reviews
- An opportunity to reflect on practice, strengths and areas for development
Programme Outline:
9.00 Log-in – Check your connection, camera & mic (the get a cuppa)
9.30 Introduction to the session and the tech
9.40 Group Exercise: What makes a good record?
10.00 How do we decide what to include and what to leave out?
• Writing accurately
• Writing concisely
• Writing defensibly
11.10 COFFEE
11.30 Capturing perceptions & hypothesis
• Using evidence, theory and research
• Explaining views of risk or future possibilities
12.00 Making Recommendations
• Linking content to plans
• Being SMART
• Sharing information
12.30 LUNCH
1.15 Exploring the importance of reflection in practice.
• Why does it matter?
• How can we make it meaningful?
• How can we ensure its integrated into practice?
2.45 COFFEE
3.00 Personal Assessment
• Strengths
• Areas for development
• Personal Plan
4.15 Reflection and Review – learning points and next steps
4.30 CLOSE
The Trainer:
Tony Clamp, Specialist Trainer (Motivational Interviewing)
Tony is an Social Work England registered Social Worker with 25 years experience in both the voluntary & statutory sectors of social care.
Since qualifying as a Social Worker, Tony has held academic positions at a number of British universities, as well as spending time as a children's social care practitioner.
Tony is an experienced motivational interviewing practitioner and trainer. As one of DCC-i's core crew, Tony specialises in Motivational Interviewing and its application in practice as a means to improve the quality of child & family safeguarding.