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The Carer Trainer Unit Carers in Hertfordshire has been developing the “Carer Trainer Unit” over a number of years committed to increasing carers’ opportunities to be involved in the planning and delivery of training courses within health and social care. Carers as “trainers” Trainers in the health and social care environment are increasingly aware of the need to have carer and user elements in their training. They are often enthusiastic about involving carers in the planning and delivery of training. They see carers telling their own personal stories as being a unique teaching tool .Where carers can speak about their own experience in relation to specific areas and show examples of good practice, or explain what they would see as good practice, this is particularly beneficial. Aims The central aim of the Unit is to have an input in training across all care groups. It aims to train carers to become “carer trainers” who are confident to speak to paid staff primarily in the health and social care arena. Thereafter it seeks to provide them with opportunities to train in order to foster improved relationships between carers and workers in health and social care and have an influence on the services of those they care for. Structure The carer trainer unit provides ongoing support and training for carers through the Carer Trainer Project Worker. Carer trainers have at least two training days a year together to refresh and enhance their own skills and to discuss issues in regard to carer training. It has the administrative systems to supply carer trainers and to pay and reimburse them promptly. Carer trainers have opportunities to meet together to discuss issues in regard to carer training. Training to become a carer trainer Carers hoping to become carer trainers typically attend training that takes place over three days culminating with them doing a ten minute presentation about their caring role. Carers that satisfactorily complete their training can become carer trainers. Who we train Currently carer trainers are training staff within the Adult Care Services and the National Health Service. In addition they train social work students at the University of Hertfordshire, and assist in providing training through the Joint Workforce Development Unit, which trains personnel in the statutory and voluntary sector.
Helen Culf, Carer Trainer Project Worker
is available on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays on 01992
586969 to discuss all matters in regard to carer training or you can
email
contact@carersinherts.org.uk |
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| Page last updated: 04/05/2010 |
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