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Cork charity, Ag Eisteacht, is running brief intervention training in Cork for frontline staff working in health, social care and community roles. The ABLE training model develops practitioners’ ability to build relationships and to manage boundaries. The three-day course takes place in Cork on February 25th and March 10th & 11th at Northridge House, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork, T12 H970. The four step, practical ABLE model underpinning the training, allows participants to Adopt a relational approach, Build rapport and manage boundaries of time, Listen actively and reflectively, Empower clients and end the intervention appropriately. ABLE training is approved for CPD [...]

Looking for a new Career? Training as a Healthcare Assistant/Support worker offers a new direction. Start with the essential Care of the Older Person, a QQI Level 5 course run over 10 Tuesday evenings at Northridge House, commencing 21st January: Course includes additional certificates in Safeguarding and End of Life Care : Contact Claire 0214536551

The aim of the professional course is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work as an effective leader and member of a team, independently and/or in a supervisory capacity. Quotes from the last course.... " Transformed my working life in a few weeks" " Realized what I had the potential to do" Duration: 5 Days (Thursdays) Dates: 23rd, 30th January, 6th, 13th, 27th February 2020 Contact Claire 021.4536551 for further details

We were delighted to present certificates to two groups of HSE Health Care Support Assistant's here in Northridge House Education & Research Centre on Tuesday evening on their final day of a 7 week programme. Congratulations and well done to all.

Cork charity, Ag Eisteacht, is running additional brief intervention training courses in Cork and Dublin for frontline staff working in health, social care and community roles. The ABLE model develops practitioners’ ability to build relationships and to manage boundaries. A three-day course takes place in Cork on November 18th and December 4th & 5th at Northridge House, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork, T12 H970. The Dublin training will take place on October 22nd and November 5th & 6th at The Wisdom Centre, 25 Cork St., Dublin 8. ABLE training is approved for CPD purposes by Social Care Ireland, Irish Association of [...]

On 11th September over the obligatory coffee and cake we celebrated  the presence of Ag Eisteacht who have been with us for a year. It has been a mutually beneficial year and as two innovative charities in Cork we are delighted to support each other. Details on the great work of Ag Eisteacht can be found at https://www.ageisteacht.com/

QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management at only €450 all in. We offer here in Cork a 5 day programme commencing 18th September and finishing 16th October (One Wednesday a week) Aim : To train learners to become fully competent supervisory managers in the workplace, and attain a national award. To provide the skills, knowledge and mindset essential for getting the best performance from staff and supervising an operation effectively. Comments from our last programme " Best course I have ever taking on my professional journey" " Amazing Value for a Level 6 presented at the highest standard" For more information [...]

Intimacy, Sexuality, Ageing and Dementia This half day programme takes a rights based approach to supporting older people and in particular people living with dementia around the area of sexuality. HIQA Guidance for Designated Centres Intimacy and Sexual Relationships (GDE6) November 2014 states that: “As a provider, you have a duty to promote the best interests of service users in regard to issues of intimacy, relationships and sexuality. Providers also have a clear duty to protect service users from abuse, including sexual abuse. As a service provider you have a duty to ensure that your service complies with legislation, that [...]

September 10th will see a new start to our popular Level 5 & 6 QQI courses. The autumn line up will include: September 10th - Level 5 Care of the Older Person ( 5N2706) September 18th - Level 6 Supervisory Management (6N4329) September 19th - Level 6 Training Needs Identification & Design (6N3325) September 21st - Level 6 HR Management (6N3750) September 25th - Level 5 - Care Skills (5N2770) October 24th - Training Delivery & Evaluation (6N3326) November 5th - Communication (5N0690) There are still some places available on a number of courses so if you are interested in [...]

Saying goodbye to our Chaplain - Rev Sarah Marry this morning as she prepares for her new role as Rector of Edenderry. CEO Tony OBrien paid a warm tribute to her wonderful commitment to the Home and the presence of family members of former residents was a clear testament to the deep affection she was held in by residents, family and staff Her contribution to CPE at Northridge House and other educational work will be missed