Benefit basics in Scotland

ou do not need to be a benefit expert to make a difference. This course is for anyone working with people in Scotland on low incomes or with additional needs. You will learn the basics of social security and be...

Introduction to people management: essentials for team leaders, supervisors and managers

This interactive course covers tools and techniques to get the best out of your people including delegation skills, team engagement and holding people to account. You will learn active listening and good...

Guide to good governance: defining strategy culture and values

During this interactive course you will explore what is required when defining strategy, culture and values within your organisation, and by the end of the session you will:       understand the purpose of...

Social security law update

Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw...

Making the most of LinkedIn

You don’t need to be a social media expert to use LinkedIn. This online course will incorporate group discussion and activities to help you learn the channel’s best practices to use it in a way that makes sense...

Transferring to Scottish disability benefits

A system of Scottish disability benefits is replacing personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA) and attendance allowance (AA) for people living in Scotland. Child disability payment...

Emergency first aid at work (SCQF6)

This classroom based course consists of practical and theoretical activities, and covers a range of subjects including:responsibilities and reporting resuscitation and AED awarenessburnsassessment of the...

HR service: Employers' network meeting

Our network meetings are informal and informative. There's plenty of opportunity to interact and discuss topics with your peers, as well as get updates from SCVO's HR team and any guest speakers we...

Building personal resilience and self confidence

The online workshop is designed to be interactive, blending theory with practical day-to-day examples and participant contributions and group discussions. It will utilise all the best online tools including...

Guide to good governance: board and staff relationships

By the end of this course you will: understand governance role of trustees in supporting staff to deliver and holding them accountablelearn how to manage the governance/management relationship and the different...