Strengths-Based Approach

Understand what a strengths-based approach is and how you can develop it. This course examines the strengths-based approach in depth, focusing on its core principles and value-driven mindset. You’ll explore how to integrate this approach into your daily care practices, supported by an overview of the relevant legislative framework. Developed by the Social Care Academy.

This training is suitable for all care support worker staff.

This training is equivalent to one hour participatory hours for CPD. A certificate will be provided upon completion of this training.

This training was developed by the the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define what a strengths-based approach is and explain how it differs from deficit-based models.
2. Identify key terminology and frameworks (e.g., KcVETS, PCR) used in strengths-based practice.
3. Describe the historical development and principles underpinning strengths-based approaches.
4. Explain how strengths-based approaches align with legislation and CQC requirements.
5. Recognise the role of strengths-based thinking in risk assessment and care planning.
6. Apply strengths-based questioning techniques (e.g., solution-focused, scaling, miracle questions) in practical scenarios.
7. Demonstrate how to identify and leverage individual strengths in case studies and supervision contexts.