This course is designed to help professionals in children's residential care understand the importance of matching children to a home with thought, precision and reflection. A successful match can greatly improve the chances of a child remaining in the home, positively impacting their overall well-being and development.

The one-day course covers the procedures and processes involved in matching children to homes and the importance of evidencing success in this area.

The course is designed to help participants understand the key considerations that need to be taken into account when matching a child to a home, including the importance of how to approach this process in a way that is effective and efficient.

The course is recommended for senior support workers, assistant managers, and managers, particularly new managers, as it provides valuable knowledge and skills for these individuals in their leadership roles. The face-to-face format of the course allows for hands-on training and the opportunity for participants to engage with experienced trainers and professionals in the field.

Aims:

1. To understand the definition of stress, burnout and secondary trauma.

2. Be able to recognise the symptoms of stress, burnout and secondary trauma.

3. Have an understanding of what causes stress, burnout and secondary trauma.

4. To gain preventative measures to look after yourself/ team