Social worker information sessions

Independent Lives provides information sessions aimed at supporting social workers to better understand Direct Payments and support Direct Payment recipients.

You can view our full schedule of events below. Click on the event you are interested in to find out more and to book your space.

If you have any questions about our training or can't find the training you need then contact us by emailing training@independentlives.org or phoning 01903 219482 (option 3).

West Sussex – Key employer responsibilities

31 October @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online 

This session will provide an overview of practical and legal responsibilities when employing PA, covering the following topics: Skills and qualities that an employer needs What it means to be an employer Legal responsibilities of being an…

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Croydon – Independent Lives – Who we are and what we do

9 November @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Online 

This session will provide an overview of our services and the support we provide to customers, covering the following topics: Who we work with How we can support people, both new to Direct Payments and existing…

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West Sussex – Using Direct Payment funds to engage self-employed PAs

29 November @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online 

This session will provide an overview of practical and legal responsibilities when using self employed PAs, covering the following topics: Employment Status The indicators of employment or self-employment The risks associated with using self-employed PAs Checks…

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