This online course is an introduction to the My Home Life England programme. Hear practical ideas to support quality of life for people who live, die, work in and visit care homes. Increase your confidence as a leader. Reflect on the significant changes that have happened for care homes and build for the future.High quality training in groups of 6 people.The course consists of five 2 hour sessions
1 starting date
Course overview
Each month your group will discuss a framework developed by My Home Life, using videos and discussion to support you as a leader. You will bring your own experiences and ideas to the session, working with people who do the same job as you.
Led by your facilitator you will explore ideas, hints and practical tips to try out, thinking about how what you’ve heard could support you in evidencing quality to others. Also a chance to build new networks in a confidential setting.
You will receive a resource pack to support you.
Who is it for?
For busy registered care home managers based anywhere in England. An introduction to My Home Life England and our work alongside care homes, care home managers and improving quality. Practical, interactive and supportive.
Timetable
At the moment there are two cohorts to choose from. The duration of each cohort is five months with one session per month:
June Cohort
Wednesday June 23rd, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday July 21st, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday September 15th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday October 13th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday November 10th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
September Cohort
Tuesday September 21st, 09:45 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday October 20th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday November 24th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Tuesday December 14th, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Wednesday January 12th 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Benefits
The outcomes we aim for by the end of the course are;
- Improved confidence and resilience, both personally and professionally
- Improved confidence in yourself as a leader
- Improved practice including consideration of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
- A focus on developing confidence in digital technology and how it can support the work you do.
- Reflection and connection back to regulation requirements, local systems and relationships.
There will be an evaluation at the end of the course
What will I learn?
The course will cover the four My Home Life frameworks and also a session on technology. Using videos and group discussion you will think about how each framework might support you as a leader and how it might support you in your workplace.
Session outline:
- Developing best practice together (Month 1)*
- Focusing on relationships (Month 2)
- Technology as your friend (Month 3)
- Being appreciative (Month 4)
- Caring conversations (Month 5)
*Please note that the Month 1 session will be an extended session of 2.5 hours so that you can get to know each other and the facilitator before you start the session on Developing best practice together.
Assessment and certificates
No assessment. You will receive a certificate of learning from City, University of London’s My Home Life England Programme
Eligibility
English requirements
You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.
Recommended reading
Visit the My Home Life website www.myhomelife.org.uk