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Events

A focus group to discuss the governments devolution consultation is being held by Julia Hilton and a couple of other officers . They would like to meet HVA members to get their thoughts and feedback on the proposals.

6 Bank Buildings
18 March 2:30PM
To 18 March 3:30PM

The aims: To give guidance to understand professional boundaries and duty of care, and emotional resilience to stress
The objectives:
• To give practical guidance on professional boundaries
• To appreciate the difference between friendship and supporting someone as a volunteer
• To explore the difference between professional, personal, legislative and policies or codes of conduct in relation to volunteers

Jackson Hall
19 March 10:00AM
To 19 March 12:00PM

A brief introduction to Trauma Based Practice
"Individual trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being."
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

In this course we will look at:
• The estimated numbers of children and adults who experience trauma in the UK
• How previous trauma can influence present behaviour
• The key principles of a trauma informed approach

This course is only meant as an introduction, however you will be given material and further links to explore this subject in more detail.

Jackson Hall
26 March 10:00AM
To 26 March 12:30PM

Join us for the first Connecting the Connectors coffee morning.

Central Hall
27 March 10:30AM
To 27 March 12:00PM

The course aims to raise awareness of child protection issues and procedures and the signs and indicators of child abuse.
To enable staff to identify and respond to child protection concerns and to become aware of ESCC Child Protection Procedures to encourage and develop effective inter-agency communication where child protection matters arise.

Jackson Hall
2 April 10:00AM
To 2 April 1:00PM

This is an opportunity to share information about your work, learn about a range of services that are delivered in Hastings, browse the Marketplace and network with a mix of people from the voluntary, statutory and independent sector.

Central Hall
3 April 9:30AM
To 3 April 1:30PM

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Jobs

FSN

Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish...

St Leonards on sea
Friday, March 14, 2025
30 hours per week
FSN

Creating space where children, young people and families are inspired and supported to flourish...

St Leonards on sea
Friday, March 14, 2025
25 hours per week
The Friends of Conquest Hospital CIO

The Friends of Conquest Hospital CIO supports The Conquest Hospital by providing additional...

Hastings
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
30 hours per week

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