Provider strength based approach training

What is Strength based working? 

Strengths-based (or asset-based) approaches focus on individuals’ strengths and not on their deficits. It’s about what they can do, not what they can’t do. This includes an individual’s personal strengths, skills and abilities that they already have, and those they might wish to acquire.  Strengths-based practice is holistic and multidisciplinary. It requires flexibility and creativity. It is underpinned by the principles of opportunity, social inclusion and wellbeing.  The approach works with the individual to promote their wellbeing through greater connection with social and community networks.  It requires us to look at prevention and early intervention. It is person-centred and outcomes-focussed, not services led. (Social Care In Excellence - SCIE)

Provider strengths-based approach training: the benefits

• More efficient, targeted interventions- Services more likely to be short-term, goal-focused or reablement-focused. 
• Consistency of practice across the provider and practitioner workforce in Promoting Independence.
• Improved relationships between providers and practitioners - common understanding of SBA to enable providers and practitioners to work towards same goals/ outcomes.
• More efficient reviews - providers and practitioners on the same page with strengths-based reviews and strengths-based working. 
• Improved recruitment and retention in provider workforce - Reablement / enablement job is role is considered more highly skilled, more rewarding. 
• Improved life outcomes for individuals receiving support.

Learning outcomes 

• Understanding of the Care Act in respect of promoting wellbeing and eligibility. 
• Understanding of the strengths-based approach and how to apply this. 
• Knowledge of a range of TECS solutions that can supplement and enhance delivery of care. 
• Awareness of the Independent Living Centre and how and when to access it. 
• Understanding of a progression model approach to goal setting and writing SMART goals-focused ways of working. 
• Understanding the fundamentals of DCC Integrated Adult Social Care process and operational procedures. 
• Understanding of tools and ways of mapping and forming links with local community assets and resources.