Theme
Cultural competence involves ensuring our attitudes, communication and behaviours recognise and respect cultural differences. As social workers, in whatever our role, it’s essential we are continually working towards cultural competence in our practice. In this open course, you will be supported to explore some of the key concepts within cultural competence and anti-oppressive practice, and then apply this learning to your practice. It will include exploration of how personal and professional identities can impact on the decisions we make in our professional roles.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session you will have
- Explore the concepts of cultural competence, cultural humility and unconscious bias
- Develop professional practices that are respectful of the identities and the lived experience of families and children
- Understand the importance of recognising unconscious bias, power differences and systemic inequality, in assessment and decision making
- Reflect on self in relation to culture and difference
- Note the impact for them in their practice
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at any children and families social workers. This course is relevant for any social worker, regardless of their role.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
See future dates for this course or commission the course for your organisation and we can come to you.