This programme is offered in response to the emerging skills, knowledge and practice needs of new and existing keyworkers in the drug and alcohol, homeless and broader social care sector. Urrús Keyworking, Care Planning and Case Management programme will give learners the opportunity to understand the systems of key working, care planning and case management within the National Drug Rehabilitation Framework.

Content includes:

• Key Working – systems and processes
• Care Planning – policy and practice
• Case Management – framework and communications
• Professional Boundaries – understanding and techniques
• Confidentiality and Case Notes – guidelines and application
• Reflective and Professional Practice – theories and practice

This training is for new or existing keyworkers, support workers and other practitioners in the drug and alcohol field and in the broader social care field. Applicants must have at least one level 5 component in addiction or in a related care sector field and be available to attend the programme as described above. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

This is a part-time programme delivered on Thursday (10am-5pm each day) over 12 weeks. In addition to the class time indicated learners can expect to undertake 6-8 hours each week for reading, research and completing course work.

See website for futher training details and application form - https://byap.ie/services/urrus/september-2022-training

The programme offers a progression pathway to the Level 7 Diploma in Community Drug and Alcohol Work delivered in partnership by Urrús and University College Dublin.