Level 5 MCA and DOLS for Managers Course (Social Care) with Approved Training Provider 1Stop Training

One day course via MSTeams by 1Stop Training
£95pp (£40pp can be claimed back from the Hertfordshire Mandatory Training Grant via HCPA – funds permitting)

Who should attend the Level 5 MCA and DOLS for Managers Course?
This course is suitable for leaders of adult care settings who are involved in day-to-day service delivery. Attendees on the course should already have a working knowledge of safeguarding/MCA and DOLS and should have leadership responsibility in their workplace. This course is mapped to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.

Why complete the Level 5 MCA and DOLS for Managers Course?
Explore case law and its implications for practice Consider the challenges of ‘executive capacity’
Identify quality processes that support best practice in capacity assessments
Identify quality processes that support best practice in best interest decision making
Explore how the Mental Capacity Act interfaces with other legislation and frameworks, including new legislation and ways of working
Identify practical ways to improve staff confidence and competence in undertaking capacity assessments
Share knowledge and experience with peers to facilitate cross pollination of learning
Opportunity to work and collaboate with leaders from other adult care services within training, which will enable the sharing of ideas and experiences
Outside of training, you will be able to access our Safeguarding Adults Board in order to communicate with leaders of adult care services, and receive up to date information
Build on your knowledge as a trainer or a leader, to deliver internal MCA and DOLS training for other managers and leaders within your organisation
By investing in training now, organisations can take preventative measures that will ultimately reduce costs in the future
Demonstrate your commitment by building skills and knowledge that could support new employment opportunities for yourself

What resources would be made available to the course attendees?
Attendees will receive: Handouts Practice Tools and Resources Safeguarding Adults Board Forum – This is a private group hosted by 1Stop, where leaders of different services nationwide come together to talk all things safeguarding, share best practice and ask questions.

Course Learning Outcomes:
– Analyse the legislative framework including codes of practice in relation to the provision of care and support
– Describe how the principles of the mental capacity act support and guide assessment, support planning and the provision of care and treatment Identify best practice in capacity assessment including how and when to seek support
– Describe a range of approaches that maximise a person’s capacity to make decisions about care and treatment
– Explain how to identify arising and accumulating risk, linking this to capacity assessment, residual risk and defensible decision making
– Define the term ‘restrictive practices’ and ‘deprivation of liberty’
– Explain how to meet the legal requirements in relation to ‘restrictive practices’ and ‘deprivations of liberty’ within service provision Identify when the threshold for deprivation of liberty may be met, and action to take for lawful practice
– Describe the role of partnership working in relation to best interest decisions
– Explain how to evidence ‘appropriate’ and ‘proportionate’ restrictions that maximise a Person’s rights and freedoms
– Analyse how case law drives current practice in relation to capacity, consent and the provision of care and support

Mapping to National Standards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care Making Safeguarding Personal (ADASS) Care Act Statutory Guidance

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*Payment needs to be made ahead of the course start.
Cancellations and refund requests would need to be submitted at least 14 days ahead of the course start. You can process a cancellation/refund via our booking portal.
To enquire about the funding, email us at info@1stoptraining.co.uk
Terms and Conditions: By booking onto this training, you are agreeing to 1Stop Training Terms & Conditions
If you have any questions, or require support, please email info@1stoptraining.co.uk or call 01727 322483
You can view our Training Calendar and book here here

What you can expect from 1Stop’s open courses…
– Interactive and engaging training
– Access to a Leader Safeguarding Adults Board on LinkedIn – This is a private group hosted by 1Stop, where leaders of different services nationwide come together to talk all things safeguarding, share best practice and ask questions.
– High quality training delivered by experienced and expert trainers
– Post course training handouts and resources for staff to refer back to and reflect on to keep the learning alive
– A certificate of attendance for all attendees
– Professional and high quality customer service should you have any queries or questions in advance of after training

What are the benefits of open courses?
– A flexible approach for small or independent services
– A cost effective way to access quality training
– A great way for staff to ‘catch-up’ with training where they have been on leave/missed staff training due to sickness
– Great for new starters – Flexibility of dates and times to meet service needs
– Benefit from sharing best practice and experience amongst staff from other services

This course is not provided by HCPA. HCPA takes no responsibility for the training provided, the booking process, cancellations, or content.