Strengths-based practice
Explore strengths-based approaches for working with adults who draw on social care and support.
Develop strengths-based approaches, and reflect on the knowledge, skills and values needed to build collaborative and hopeful relationships with adults drawing on care and support.
In this workshop, participants will consider a range of strengths-based questions, and practice holding strengths-based conversations. The interactive session will draw on the legislative and policy context of strengths-based working and look at how this can be applied in practice.
Designed for
Social care practitioners working directly with adults.
Learning outcomes
As a result of attending this workshop participants will be able to:
- Define strengths-based practice and explain it to others.
- Understand the links between strengths-based practice, person-centred working, anti-discriminatory practice, and improved outcomes for people.
- Identify the skills, knowledge, and values that underpin strengths-based practice.
- Feel confident in preparing for, and conducting, strengths-based conversations.
- Feel equipped to further embed strengths-based practice in your work.
Booking information
This workshop can be accessed in two ways:
Research in Practice Partners can select this online learning workshop as part of their membership allocation.
Link Officers can visit the Link Officer toolkit to review the available topics.
This workshop is available to commission for your organisation.
Commissioned workshops can be tailored to your workforce priorities and delivered online or in-person. Visit our commissioned workshop menu to find out more.
For more information, contact our learning team.
Please ensure the appropriate budget approval is in place before completing the booking request form.
Strengths-based practice: Film
Watch this film to find out more about the ways in which practitioners can approach assessments, reviews and conversations in a strengths-based way.
Strengths-based practice: Brief Guide (2020)
This brief guide provides an accessible and clear overview for people who are accessing adult social care services about strengths-based working and what they can expect from it.
Recording strengths-based conversations
Recording strengths-based conversations should be done in a way that captures the thoughts, feelings and wishes of the individual, alongside those of their family members or carers.