A Rough Guide to Homelessness Policy and Legislation in Scotland

A blended online course giving you an introduction and insight into both the history and current direction of homelessness policy and legislation across Scotland.

Kinship carers and the benefits system

‘Kinship care’ is the situation in which a child goes to live with a member of their extended family or with a family friend. This course looks at benefit issues that arise for kinship carers. It provides an...

Creating Hope with Peer Support in Lerwick: workshop

We’ll start with an exploration of peer support and why it has a vital role to play in suicide prevention. Then we'll look at the Creating Hope with Peer Support Pathway. This Pathway outlines four key...

Benefits for EEA nationals - advanced

This advanced level course looks in detail at the social security rights of EEA nationals in the UK. It provides an opportunity for advisers who are familiar with some of the more commonly occurring scenarios...

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...

Time management in the workplace

In today’s climate it is essential individuals manage the demands on their time and know how to organise their daily tasks to reduce stress. This online course has everything you need to take control of your...

SCVO comms network meet-up: media relations share and learn

Where does media relations fit into your organisation's comms and marketing strategy? What works for you? Where are you struggling?Whether you're trying to promote a fundraising event in local press and...

Interactive In-Person Workshop: Supporting Deaf Women Survivors of Domestic Abus

Workshop Aim: Improving deaf women’s experiences of reporting and receiving support for domestic abuseDeaf women are up to three times more likely to experience domestic abuse than hearing women and face...

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...

Taking a strengths-based approach: superpower your homelessness service

A practical course giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to create strengths–based systems and relationships with people experiencing homelessness.