Adult social care training

We are pleased to offer a range of learning options to support the local social care workforce, delivered as a mix of classroom training and online/virtual delivery.

Our priority is to support Reading based organisations or those who have a social care contract with the council, and we also provide fully funded training to personal assistants and unpaid carers. For these sectors, our courses are offered either free of charge or at a subsidised fee.

CourseDateTimeVenueCourse content and application
Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)24 April 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
19 June 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
25 September 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
27 November 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
22 January 20269.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
26 March 20269.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about Domestic abuse awareness (level 1)
Domestic Abuse: DASH and MARAC (level 2)7 May 20251.30pm to 4.30pmCouncil Chambers, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LUFind out more about Domestic abuse – DASH and MARAC (level 2)
14 July 20251.30pm to 4.30pmCouncil Chambers, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LUFind out more about Domestic abuse – DASH and MARAC (level 2)
24 September 20251.30pm to 4.30pmCouncil Chambers, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LUFind out more about Domestic abuse – DASH and MARAC (level 2)
3 December 20251.30pm to 4.30pmCouncil Chambers, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LUFind out more about Domestic abuse – DASH and MARAC (level 2)
Moving and Positioning – foundation6 June 20259:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
3 July 20259:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
11 September 20259:30am to 4.30pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning training
Moving and Positioning Refresher5 June 20251.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
2 July 20259.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
2 July 20251.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
10 September 20259.30 am to 1.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
10 September 20251.30 to 5.00pmNRS Healthcare, Units 1, 2 and 3 Ely Road, Theale Commercial Estate, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4BQFind out more and apply for moving and positioning refresher training
Safeguarding Adults, Level 1: Awareness24 April 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
8 May 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
13 May 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
5 June 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
8 July 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
10 September 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
9 October 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
6 November 202510 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
17 December 20251.30 to 3pmCommittee Room 1, Ground Floor, Civic OfficesFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
15 January 202610 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
3 February 202610 to 11.30amvia MS TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
Safeguarding Adults, Level 2: Assessment and planning7 May 20259.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
25 June 20259.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
22 October 20259.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
27 January 20269.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
Safeguarding Adults, Level 3
Managing staff and making decisions		30 September 20259.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 3
25 February 20269.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 3
Understanding Hoarding3 September 20259.30am to 12 middayvia MS TeamsFind out more and apply for Understanding Hoarding

For other subjects not listed here, we no longer offer subsidised training programmes. This includes Emergency First Aid at Work, Fire awareness and Food hygiene. We offer online learning options, please see” Fully funded social care online learning”.  For other training options, a list of accredited training providers is available from Skills for Care.

Adult Social Care online learning

Reading Borough Council subscribes to Click Learning to provide our local social care workforce in Reading with free access to a wide range of online learning programmes. There are various courses available including the Care Certificate, Safeguarding and mental capacity training. Managers can be set up to track and report learner progress. This online resource is available for all providers of adult social care services within Reading at a subsidised fee, and free for all Reading Borough Council commissioned services. Please contact DCASC.Training@reading.gov.uk for more information.

Registered Managers Network

This is a forum for all Registered Managers in CQC registered social care services across Berkshire. The Network meets 3 or 4 times a year (currently virtually) to share good practice and with a range of guest speakers. For more information please contact the chair, Sue Kelly.

Cancellations

Read our charging and cancellation policy for full details as there is usually a charge for late cancellation or failure to cancel a place you have booked.

Last updated on 13/05/2025