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)27 February 20259.30am to 12.30pmvia MS TeamsFind out more about 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 – foundation13 March 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
2 April 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
8 May 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
6 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
Moving and Positioning Refresher12 March 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
12 March 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
1 April 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
1 April 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
7 May 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
7 May 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
5 June 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
5 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
Safeguarding Adults, Level 1: AwarenessTBC12 to 1.30pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 1
Adults, Level 2: Assessment and planningTBC9.30am to 4.00pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 2
Adults, Level 3
Managing staff and making decisions – delivered virtually 2 half day sessions per course
24 and 25 February 2025 (2 half day sessions)1.30 to 4.30pmvia TeamsFind out more about Safeguarding Adults Level 3
Understanding Hoarding4 June 20259.30am to 12 middayvia MS TeamsFind out more and apply for Understanding Hoarding
3 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 11/02/2025