Civil Service

Monday 27th January, 9:30am - 3pm (3 weeks training Mon-Fri)

Join our Civil Service course to explore key topics like public administration, policy development, and effective communication. Gain the skills and knowledge needed for diverse roles in the Civil Service sector and start your journey toward a rewarding career in public service.
For more information or to book a place please email: info@linkbridgecentre.com.
 
FREE for anyone aged 19 years old and over, unemployed or earning below £31,000 per year and living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

Get Started Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles
On Get Started in Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles young people will:

• Meet new people and learn new skills.
• Gain hands on experience with repairs and maintenance.
• Build on their confidence, teamwork, and social skills to enable personal growth.
• Get the opportunity to enrol at Blackburn College on Hybrid Electrical Automotive Training. 

Course Information
Taster Session: Wednesday 12th February 2025
Programme: Monday 17th to Friday 21st Feb 2025 (inclusive)


Venue: Blackburn College


Get Started participants need to be aged 16-25 and not in education, training, or employment.


To make a referral or if you require any further information about this programme, please call Andrew McNally 07931614736 or email andrew.mcnally@kingstrust.org.uk


Get into Engineering and Business Services
On Get into Engineering and Business Services young people will:

• Take part in an onsite work experience placement with BAE Systems.
• Develop new skills, improve their CV and boost their interview technique.
• Learn about job opportunities and apprenticeships with BAE Systems.
• Receive 6 months support from the King’s Trust.

Course Information
Taster Session:  Wednesday 12th February 2025
Programme: 24th February – 14th March 2025 (inclusive)
 
Venue: Samlesbury
 
Get Into participants need to be aged 18 – 30 and not in education, employment or training.
Young people need photographic ID to take part in this programme as it is needed for security clearance to access the site.


To make a referral or if you require any further information about this programme, please contact Becca Grimshaw on 07484906567 or email Becca.Grimshaw@kingstrust.org.uk

Of course, talking and communicating effectively are fantastic ways to support a person of any age, who may be struggling with their thoughts and feelings. It can make a real difference, which means YOU can make a real difference.

When you take one of our fully funded (free) accredited Mental Health First Aid England courses, developing your communication skills to help those who may be struggling with their mental health, is just one of the many things you will learn.

Whether you would like to become Mental Health Aware by attending one of our half-day courses, or become a Certified Mental Health First Aider, by completing our two-day course, you will add to your skillset and gain confidence.

Here’s what some of our recent learners had to say:
“The course was engaging and interesting throughout. The breakout rooms enabled me to speak with a variety of professionals that I could network with to better support young people. The course gave me the confidence to feel able to support young people experiencing difficulties with their mental health. I feel more confident to speak openly to young people regarding suicide and making a 999 call or referral”. - Youth MHFA Course 2 Day
 
“Really good course. I particularly liked the aspect of "checking in" as the material could be quite intense and emotionally draining. Both instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and informative; I feel like I've learnt an awful lot. I particularly like the handbook and Hub of Hope which I will use moving forward. I wear my orange button with pride thanks to the knowledge I have gained from this course. Thank you.” -  Adult MHFA Course 2 Day
 
“I found the course educational, engaging, interesting, informative and very helpful. It gave me a clearer understanding to define terminology and associated language around mental health conditions/diagnosis, mental health in general and physical health. I believe it will benefit those attending to further understand the subject and give more confidence to address issues going forward. A Very enjoyable course for what can be a heavy and uncomfortable subject for some.” - Adult Mental Health Aware – Half Day course  

Take a look at our upcoming dates now, and secure your free place as soon as possible. We are offering the two day Mental Health First Aid courses Face to Face and Online, so choose the course which best suits you.
 
YMHFA
DATE 2024/2025(All dates must be attended)
TimeLocation
20th,21st,23rd,24th January18:00 – 20:30 Online
17th,18th,20th,21st February14:30 – 17:00 Online
10th,11th,13th,14th March14:30 – 17:00 Online

YMHFA HALF DAY AWARE Online
DATE 2024/2025TimeLocation
3rd February09:00 – 13:00Online
10th March09:00 – 13:00Online
 
AMHFA   
Date 2024/2025TimeLocation
10th,11th,13th,14th February 09:00 – 13:00 Online
3rd,4th,6th,7th March 12:30 – 16:30 Online

AMHFA HALF DAY AWARE Online
DATE 2024/2025TimeLocation
7th February 09:00 – 13:00 Online
11th March 09:00 – 13:00 Online
Don't have time in your daytime calendar?

We are running a 2 day Youth MHFA course in the evenings 20,21,23,24 January, across 4 evenings from 6pm to 8:30pm – there is also some additional home learning to complete as part of the course. We still have a limited number of places available.

Book your place here.
 


COURSE DETAILS

Youth Mental Health First Aid – Full (2 day) and Half Day Aware courses
 
Designed to help young people aged 8 to 18.
 
YMHFA Full Course (two day) - Provides a more in depth understanding of specific mental health issues:
•          What is mental health?
•          Depression and anxiety
•          Suicide and psychosis
•          Self-harm and eating disorders
 
It focuses on the issues faced by young people today, such as cyber bullying and substance misuse, and teaches how to promote protective factors and good parenting.
 
Training can be carried out online or F2F. Online is delivered on a training platform over 4 lives sessions (2.5 hours each with home learning required).
 
YMHFA Half Day Aware - An introductory course designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group. Delivered on Zoom.
 
Please see the YMHFA fact sheet for further details HERE


 
Adult Mental Health First Aid - Full and Half Day Aware courses
 
AMHFA Full Course (two day) - A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you:
 
•          A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
•          Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
•          Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
•          Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening − Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
 
Training can be carried out online or F2F. Online is delivered on a training platform over 4 lives sessions (3.5 hours each).
 
The Adult MHFA Half day Online course is a 4 hour (one date only) online training session. An introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. Delivered on Zoom.
 
Please see the AMHFA fact sheet for further details HERE


 
SafeTALK - Free suicide alertness training
 
SafeTALK helps participants become alert to suicide. Suicide-alert people are better prepared to connect persons with thoughts of suicide with life-affirming help. Over the course of their training, safeTALK participants will learn to:
 
• Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts may be present,
• Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked,
• Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide,
• Apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, Keep Safe, and
• Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide to them for further suicide-safer help
 
 
Please see the safeTALK fact sheet for further details HERE

​ Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism course with Lancashire Adult Learning. The course is on Tuesdays at The Waterside Centre, St James Court West, Accrington, BB5 1NA. 9:30am to 12:30pm.

The Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism is a qualification designed to give learners a comprehensive understanding of autism, including the principles and concepts related to autism spectrum conditions.

The course is suitable for anyone looking to acquire knowledge on autism, whether they are looking to work in healthcare, social care, education or have a personal interest in the subject.

Students can start from next week Tuesday 21st January 2025 and the course will be on Tuesdays for 15 weeks. The course is funded for anyone who is unemployed and looking for work or is working and earns less than £25,000pa.  

Interested students can apply via the link below and clicking the blue enrol button, and they will be contacted by the course tutor with more details.
https://portal.mis.nelsongroup.ac.uk/Page/U_PublicCourseDetails?uio_id=51644

The Rail Maintenance Training programmes will be delivered in Brierfield/Accrington and for the first time in Lancaster in a partnership between Lancashire Adult Learning and Redstone Training. The programme has been running regularly for the past 3 years and has been successful in enabling students to progress to a career in the rail engineering sector.  
The programme will support students to be 'track ready' once they have completed the necessary training. This is a fantastic opportunity linked to work opportunities and is funded for 19+ learners who are unemployed and currently looking for work or are working and on a low-income of less than £25,000 per year. 


Information and Enrolment sessions will be held before the training so that students can find out more about the programme and opportunities available. 


The training will consist of an initial six-week full time programme starting at the dates and locations below. Following this, there will be a further two-weeks full time PTS (Personal Track Safety) and Track Induction training.  Therefore, potential applicants who are currently working or have family responsibilities must consider the time commitments required.

Free Webinar: Psychological skills for managing trauma in the moment

• Webinar
• Starts Jan 28 at 1:00 PM GMT

Tuesday 28th January 2025, 1-2pm (GMT). Join Make Birth Better and Dr Michelle Tolfrey for this free bitesize training session on psychological skills for managing trauma in the moment, with space for discussion and questions. The recording will be available.

Staying updated on legal requirements and case law helps your business steer away from potential litigation and financial penalties and is a key consideration for business planning. Join us at our upcoming event:
Employment law update: A masterclass
21 January 2025 | 09:30 -12:30 | Delivered via Zoom | £125 per delegate
View details or book
About this event: Employment law is one of the most complex and evolving parts of the legal system. Legislation is regularly introduced, amended, or repealed, and when consultations and case law are added to the mix, it makes for a complicated picture.
Join Acas and employment law experts, Morgan LaRoche Solicitors, for this employment law masterclass.
We will provide you with a solid grounding on recent changes to employment and case law, as well as giving insights into upcoming changes to legislation that will enable your business to stay informed, legally compliant, and well prepared.

The masterclass covers:
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• Details of statutory payment rates (statutory sick pay, maternity/paternity pay etc) with effect from April 2025.
• A brief refresher on legislation introduced in 2024, including rights to holiday pay; tips; flexible working; carers and paternity leave; and redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those on family leave.
• Focus on the new proactive duty to protect employees from sexual harassment.
• Statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement – where we are now with ‘fire and rehire’.
• Employment Rights Bill - likely timelines and how to prepare.
• Future changes, including horizon scanning.

The masterclass offers essential updates for anyone responsible for managing people, HR, employment relations and those who act in a representative capacity.

Spaces for this event are selling quickly so book your place now.
21 January | 9.30 – 12.30 | £125 per delegate | book your place
If you need help making a booking, or if you would like to book a large number of people from your organisation onto this event call our Customer services team on 0300 123 1150.
Please forward details of this event to any others in your organisation who would benefit from attending.

Employment law update: A masterclass - Book your place