Staff Self-Care and Wellbeing

This course will highlight the benefits but also the challenges of working in the care and support professions. It will explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma which can lead to staff sickness, staff turnover and ineffectual or dangerous practice. After recognising the risk factors in busy and challenging work environments, the course will go on to explore how to build resilience and enhance wellbeing and workplace satisfaction. This course is not only recommended for individuals, but also managers and the wider organisation.

Length: 4 modules, Duration: 30 - 45 mins of study per module.