Personal Development
Personal Assistant development opportunities
Kevin Lewis has always looked after his older brother Richard, who has cerebral palsy. Helping with his day-to-day needs was just part of normal family life. But six years ago, Lewis s caring role changed when he became a personal assistant – one of a team employed directly by his brother to provide 24-hour bespoke care. I was born into caring. I just mucked in. It s something I have always done but I hadn t seen it as a career path,says 33-year-old Lewis, who lives in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. He became a personal assistant when he was between…
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Viewers recognised how challenging a social work career is (Image Broker/Rex, posed by model) Community Care’s investigation into the recruitment and retention of newly qualified social workers across the UK suggests the majority of local authorities in England have now rolled out the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Here is an at-a-glance guide to the ASYE and equivalent schemes or approaches across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Introduced in September 2012, the ASYE is a one-year programme aimed at supporting and developing…
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) helps you maintain up-to-date technical skills and knowledge of processes, technology and legislation. It also enables you to attain and maintain your Chartered Status. Objective CPD activities are designed to extend or update your knowledge, skill or judgement in your area(s) of practice, and enable you to: Maintain technical competence Retain and enhance effectiveness in the workplace Be able to help, influence and lead others by example Successfully deal with changes in your career Better serve the community…
read moreWhat is personal development at Work?
A well-thought-out plan provides your employees with opportunities and clear direction on how to increase their skills and advance their careers. And with a more expanded skill set, they have more tools to help your business forge ahead. It s a win-win for you and your staff. But an employee development plan or program shouldn’t be created off the cuff. Follow these steps to help make sure your employees development plans are on point. Step 1: Consider your business goals Before you set objectives for employees, you should try to align their development…
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Who is it for? The NCFE Award and Certificate in Personal and Social Development are ideal to support learners who would like to develop their personal and social skills to prepare them for independence and working life. They will be particularly valuable to anyone who wishes to seek, gain and retain employment, or progress to further learning. They are also relevant for learners with mild learning difficulties and/or disabilities. course outline These qualifications are designed to help learners recognise a range of skills for their own personal…
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It’s guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing, and today’s guest post is from Rusty Brett – Enjoy! It’s no secret that personal growth and development is easier said than done. Like setting a New Year’s resolution, setting goals for self-improvement is easy — it’s the execution where most people run into issues. Incorporating personal growth into your lifestyle requires effort and perseverance, but the ROI is worth it. Where did this personal development trend come from? Personal learning has transformed industries – from business to healthcare…
read moreWhat is personal development in Counselling?
CCDU provides services in the following areas: Career Services - career development through career counselling/education, psychometric career assessments and personal development workshops. Therapy Services - one-on-one counselling and/or group therapy, trauma debriefing and psycho-education in the form of workshops and talks. HIV/AIDS Education and Support services - holistic interventions and programmes for students affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. Learn for Life - is a structured programme that provides psychosocial learning and life skills…
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