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Shake off the January blues with the Men’s group
Are you a man with a learning disability? Do you want to meet new people and get out the house? Then the Tuesday Men’s group is for you! The group will be starting again on Tuesday 9th January. All men are welcome to chat, drink tea, do a bit of gardening if they fancy. Tuesdays, 12-2pm at Edward Kemp Gardens, Ashville Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8AF. For more info, call Wirral Mencap on 0151 666 1829
Find out more »Accredited Training: Mental Health First Aid (2 Days)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. Adult MHFA courses are for everyone aged 16 upwards. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who…
Find out more »Volunteers & the Law
We all work within legal frameworks when managing volunteers, but how do we make sure that we are meeting the formal legal requirements? In this short workshop we will look at how you work with your volunteers, including: Difference between employees and volunteers What safeguarding requirements needs to be in place How equalities legislation impacts on volunteering The impact of welfare legislation, how to address the challenges Please note that if you are unable to attend once you have booked…
Find out more »Shake off the January blues with the Men’s group
Are you a man with a learning disability? Do you want to meet new people and get out the house? Then the Tuesday Men’s group is for you! The group will be starting again on Tuesday 9th January. All men are welcome to chat, drink tea, do a bit of gardening if they fancy. Tuesdays, 12-2pm at Edward Kemp Gardens, Ashville Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8AF. For more info, call Wirral Mencap on 0151 666 1829
Find out more »Recruitment of Event Volunteers
Running a successful event requires a lot of support to ensure that things go smoothly. Event volunteers are the perfect solution to help you increase manpower and stay within budget. Of course, recruiting and training volunteers does take some effort. But — with the right strategy — it’s effort that will pay off. This short workshop will give you hints and tips to boost your event support. Please note that if you are unable to attend once you have booked…
Find out more »Self-Esteem & Confidence Free Workshop – The Johnson Foundation
Your self-esteem and confidence will affect your life in so many ways. Work, personal or lifestyle will be impacted if you are debilitated by a lack of confidence. Coaching can improve these mindsets. Understanding a positive outlook and how to react in various situations can help you with self-belief. If you feel that you haven’t got the confidence to succeed or the self-belief to achieve your goals, then this workshop is for you. This small group session will offer you the…
Find out more »Shake off the January blues with the Men’s group
Are you a man with a learning disability? Do you want to meet new people and get out the house? Then the Tuesday Men’s group is for you! The group will be starting again on Tuesday 9th January. All men are welcome to chat, drink tea, do a bit of gardening if they fancy. Tuesdays, 12-2pm at Edward Kemp Gardens, Ashville Road, Birkenhead, CH41 8AF. For more info, call Wirral Mencap on 0151 666 1829
Find out more »Understanding your Skills & Strengths Free – Johnson Foundation
Many of us struggle to identify our skills and strengths. These assets are something you need to learn to shout about on your CV and be able to highlight in an interview. Join our team at The Johnson Foundation who through an interactive workshop will ensure you're not forgetting those important skills you possess. If you have a current CV please bring it along on the day. For more information about the workshop, please contact a member of the team…
Find out more »Free ‘Techniques of Persuasion’ Workshop
Facilitated by Tara Hudson and Mark Hudson, Parliamentary lobbyist and diversity events person for Hackney Council, show how we can lobby for change. Create awareness and create positive change together. We will use the workshop to begin a campaign for Wirral Council to collect kitchen waste. a great resource to enrich soil, that is currently put in a landfill. Location: West Cheshire Sailing Club Coastal Dr, Wallasey, CH45 3PZ For more information or to book on to this workshop, please visit http://earthmoves.org/dream-of-green-events.
Find out more »Nailing the Interview Free Workshop – The Johnson Foundation
You've made it past the first stage and the critical eyes of the HR department and got the interview. This is now your chance to wow the interviewer and land your dream job. What are your hurdles? What are your current barriers? What questions make you sweat? Here at The Johnson Foundation we are experts in coaching you to get those answers that will ‘nail the interview!’ Preparation and practice will get you through! Bring along your CV (in whatever…
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