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.
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.