[WiLT] Personal Safety for Charities & Voluntary Organisations

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Personal Safety for Charities & Voluntary Organisations

Thursday 7th December 2006 from 9.15am to 4.30 pm
The London Voluntary Resources Centre, London N7 6PA

This one day conference has been prepared specifically for people
working in charitable or voluntary organizations to help delegates
understand the personal safety risks and responsibilities and through
in-depth case studies, presentations, and sharing of good practice,
delegates will be guided through the necessary steps to reduce and
control personal safety risks in relation to charity/voluntary sector.

Many of those involved in charity and voluntary work can be in high
risk roles with challenging and diverse clients. It is not uncommon
for workers in this sector to put potential risk to themselves to the
back of their minds in order to provide services to those who need
them most. It is vital that people in these roles understand the risks
that they may face and how to deal with them in order for charities
and voluntary organisations to continue their highly valuable work.
This conference is designed specifically for those working in the
third sector to consider ways in which we can meet our moral and legal
responsibilities whilst ensuring that working for charities and
volunteering remains rewarding and enjoyable.

Who should attend?
* Line managers, HR managers, health and safety managers working in
third sector environments, front line staff working for charitable or
voluntary organisations.
* This includes: Charity outreach workers, support workers,
guidance/advice workers, home visitors, counsellors, youth workers,
carers, volunteers, mentors, befrienders , charity shop staff and
more.

Through the use of group work, expert presentations and case studies
delegates will learn:
* The legal responsibilities of employers, employees and volunteers.
* How to develop policies, procedures and safer working guidelines.
* Tips and suggestions for implementing safer working practices on a
budget.
* Strategies to reduce the risk of an aggressive or violent incident
taking place.
* Strategies to defuse or exit an aggressive situation.
* How to support staff/volunteers should an incident take place.

Each delegate will leave with a comprehensive resource pack and
personal action plan that can be implemented within their
organisation.

Conference price list
* Commercial Rate £250 + VAT (£293.75)
* Public rate £199 + VAT (£233.83)
* Charity Rate (Charity reg no. required) £120 + VAT (£141)
* SLT Tutor Rate £75 + VAT (£88.13)

You can download a brochure and booking form from
http://www.suzylamplugh.org/conferences/forthcoming.shtml or email
conferences at suzylamplugh.org

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