Social Work Training Programme for Adult Social Care Staff by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSocial Work Training Programme for Adult Social Care Staff by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Awarded 05 Oct 2021
Awarded05 Oct 2021
Value£85,000.00
SupplierTalking Life
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y ago3y 1mo term
Awarded 5 Oct 2021Expired 31 Oct 2024
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Talking Life for the delivery of a Social Work Training Programme to employees in Adult Social Care settings.
The programme, valued at £85,000, commenced on 05 October 2021 and covers subject areas including Social Work & Therapy Approach, Legal Framework, Capabilities, and Safeguarding.
It also includes training for the commissioning team within a 6-month period.
Sessions accommodate 15-20 delegates, with 1-3 sessions per course initially, and future sessions based on business needs.
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