Training
Open Day And Fundraiser Event
Joy Free Job Training are a new CIC based in St Helens, their mission is to empower single mothers, Asylum seekers and
refugee women, women with criminal records, and women facing barriers to employment by equipping them with professional tailoring skills, creative fashion technologies, and business knowledge that will enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the local economy.They are holding an open day on 18th October at 3pm to 6pm to help to fundraise and raise awareness of their work in supporting women into skills and employment.
Introducing James' Place - Help For Suicidal Men
For world suicide prevention day on 10th September "Calm your mind" is working alongside James' Place in Liverpool to help raise awareness of the help they can provide to men in suicidal crisis find hope for the future.
Join Andy from James'place providing information on how the service can help, how to refer to them and who they can help.
Date and time: Thursday, September 11 · 3:30 - 4:30pm
Location: OnlineClick on the below link to book your place
The Internet, Suicide And Self-Harm Free Training Webinar For Practitioners
Do you feel confident supporting someone who may be using the internet in relation to their self-harm or suicidal feelings?
Are you talking to them about how their online use might affect their wellbeing?
Join a Samaritans free training webinar, to help you have safe conversations about online use.
During the webinar, you will learn:
Development of LGBTQIA+ suicide awareness training
The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) have been commissioned to develop a bespoke LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention training package, with an anticipated launch in October 2025. This training aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical tools to support mental health and well-being within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Social Isolation and Loneliness Training Now Live
Nearly 500 people attended webinars this week hosted by the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) marking the launch of their latest training resource: Social Isolation and Loneliness Training.
The sessions explored the themes of social isolation, loneliness, and the value of meaningful connection, while also introducing the newly developed course content.
MAP Training Sessions - Halton
The demand for early help support in Halton is increasing, meaning professionals are busier than ever and we are all struggling with capacity. To help support with this, a condensed early help assessment is being re-launched, which is easy to use while still assessing the needs of families, children and young people in Halton.
MAP training is not mandatory, but will provide you with the tools and skills to enable you, the practitioner to take part in the MAP (Multi-Agency Plan) process.
Who the course is aimed at?
6 Week Basic BSL Course - Halton
Halton Sensory Service are offering a 6 Week Basic BSL Course for anyone who wants to develop this wonderful communication language. Whether you support Deaf or Hard of Hearing people or just want to develop your personal skills, this is a fantastic 6 hour course (over 6 weeks) Starting 3rd June. 5:30pm-6:3opm and based at the Halton Sensory Service office.
To Book your place (£35 pp):
Free Adult Learning Opportunities – Spread the Word!
Free courses from St Helens Adults and Community Learning
Free adult learning opportunities - all available this spring! These free workshops and courses are designed to help individuals develop new skills, enhance their prospects, and explore personal interests. This is a great opportunity for the people you support to gain valuable knowledge and connect with new learning experiences.
Some of the courses & workshops are now recruiting:
Open 360 Digital Hub sessions for 2025
Connecting People and Communities through Digital Project.
Open 360 are currently recruiting for their four funded twelve week courses running throughout 2025.
Make 2025 your year of Digital Inclusion.
Session will take place in three Halton venues:
Ditton Community Centre.
Grangeway Community Centre
Castlefields Community Centre
For more information email digital.inclusion@open360.co.uk.
Halton Borough Council Programmes Office Team
Halton Borough Council Programmes Office Team are looking to support Halton’s Community Sector with a series of training workshops to support them in all aspects of sourcing, managing and monitoring funding.