<p><span style="color: inherit;font-size: 24px;">Other services available include:</span></p><p></p><ul><li>External ​Auditing of Residential Services (Full or themed Audit)</li><li>External Supervision</li><li>Training Audit Management</li><li>Training Needs Assessment</li><li>Group Facilitation</li><li>Group Debriefing</li><li>Team Building</li><li>Policy Review</li><li>Consultancy for Social Care Managers</li></ul><p><span style="color: inherit;font-size: 24px;">Disability Consultancy Solutions</span><br/></p>  <p>Social Care Training Ireland, in tandem with Daffodil Care Services, provides bespoke &#34;Disability Consultancy Solutions&#34; for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities. The <strong><em>'National Standards for Resi&#173;dential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities'</em></strong> (2013) provide a systematic and transparent approach to the health, social, emotional and vocational wellbeing of service users. However they also create many challenges for a busy sector regarding the imple&#173;mentation of accountable structures and systems.</p>  <p>The <strong><em>National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities</em></strong> apply to <strong><em>residential and respite services across the disability sectors</em></strong> in Ireland, whether they are run by public, private or voluntary bodies or organisations. </p>  <p>The Standards are <strong><em>outcome focused</em></strong> on what services are trying to achieve and are key principles which guide residential services on how best to provide a <strong><em>safe and effective service</em></strong> for adults and children. Our expert consultants are available to discuss your <strong><em>service's needs and implementation concerns</em></strong> in relation to the Standards. </p>  <p><strong>Our commitment to high standards in care provision are based on:</strong></p>  <ul>    <li>Our team's expert knowledge and extensive experience in developing the application of theoretical models to practical frameworks.</li>    <li>Providing our clients with tailored auditing and assessment structures that have solution focused outcomes. We deliver action plans that are continually evaluated for effectiveness.</li>    <li>Delivering effective staff training based on the key prin&#173;ciples which guide residential and community services on how best to provide safe and effective services for adults and children.</li>  </ul>  <p><strong>Methodology for Service Development</strong></p>  <p>We will support the development of excellence in care provision in your service by:</p>  <ul>    <li>Training appropriate personnel with responsibility for quality and auditing.</li>    <li>Facilitating the formation of schedules and targets in meeting all HIQA and regulatory requirements.</li>    <li>Assisting service providers in improving their policies and procedures.</li>    <li>Developing standard operating procedures for consistency in practices with measurable outcomes.</li>    <li>Improving documentation of complaint management, child and vulnerable adult protection, supervisory and management systems.</li>    <li>Providing guidance in the creation of tools of engagement for effective communication with service users and their support networks.</li>    <li>Advising on clear communication with all stakeholders on continuing improvements in care.</li>    <li>Training all staff in the implementation of individualised support plans and other person centred care practice.</li>  </ul>  <p>For more information on our new consultancy service, <strong>call 0818 220 261 or email mary.hutton@socialcaretraining.ie</strong></p>  <h3 class="scti-text-green">The Daffodil Foundation</h3>  <p>The Daffodil Foundation, was founded in 2015. Their mission statement, &#34;Supporting and promoting the well-being of young people in Ireland&#34;, provides the flexibility to assess evolving challenges faced by young people in Ireland and to apply their resources accordingly.</p>  <p>The work of The Daffodil Foundation will focus on:</p>  <ul>    <li>providing free mental health and suicide prevention workshops to schools and youth community groups through a national outreach service supported by Social Care Training Ireland.</li>    <li>Supporting organisations working with Young People and families in Direct Provision and campaigning for change to bring about a more humane process for those seeking asylum.</li>    <li>Providing needs-assessed financial support packages for young people leaving care, assisting with their transition to independent living.</li>  </ul>  <p> The Daffodil Foundation invites organisations to apply for an aftercare award for a young person leaving residential care. They also invite schools and organisations nationwide to apply for a free mental health workshop for young people. Application forms can be downloaded from their website http://www.daffodilfoundation.com. For further information about The Daffodil Foundation, email info@daffodilfoundation.com or call 0818 903 984.</p>  <h4><strong>Join Social Care Training Ireland's mailing list</strong></h4>  <p>Training with Social Care Training Ireland is an important step in ensuring that your career is progressive, maximising your potential along with your opportunities to grow and develop as a professional.  Email Mary on mary.hutton@socialcaretraining.ie</p>