Skills for justice - developing skills for safer communities

A PROGRAMME OF FULLY FUNDED TRAINING COURSES AIMED AT ASPIRING, FIRST-LINE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT IN WALES

Improving collaboration and partnership working across the justice and community safety sectors

Led by employers and sponsored by Skills for Justice, the Welsh Government have awarded £1.6m to the LIFT programme from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government. The project focuses on improving management and leadership skills to identify areas where collaboration can maximise delivery of a range of services in the justice and community safety sectors.

There is an increasing emphasis on creating specific Welsh strategies in respect of justice issues to facilitate greater responsiveness and to support the Welsh Government’s vision for the creation of a fully inclusive society. In particular, youth justice policy remains under very active development in Wales.

What is LIFT?

The programme has been developed by employers from across the sector and aims to increase co-operation between public and third sector service providers, to increase efficiencies both in cost and delivery of service.

The specific skills gaps the programme seeks to address include:

• Change management and leadership, particularly in the ‘middle’ layers
• Performance and people management
• Strategic planning and performance management
• Collaboration and multi-agency working
• Improving the flexibility and adaptability of the workforce and enhancing transferable skills
• The ability to deal with continuous change within the sector in response to political and legislative demands

Building on the skills of our public service sector will help to modernise and improve the quality of those services for the benefit of the citizens of Wales.

Organisations currently involved with the programme
 

What are the benefits of taking part in the programme?

• Improved management and leadership skills to develop networks and relationships with other agencies across the sector
• Better able to identify gaps in delivery and utilise capacity and expertise in other agencies to reduce pressure and increase the quality of service
• Increased awareness and understanding of other services and the customer/supplier relationship
• Increased confidence, personal development and impact at work
• Able to apply workplace learning to improve service delivery and evaluate Return on Investment

When does the programme start?

The programme is on a rolling basis. Please contact us for details of the next start date.

How long are the courses?

The programme lasts 9 days spread over 6 months and is structured as below:

What does the programme look like?

There is the option for you to undertake a full Award at each of the levels (resulting in a qualification). Alternatively, individuals can choose to focus on the personal and organisational outcomes without the full qualification. If you do wish to take the qualification, then additional tutorial support will be provided.

Are the courses accredited?

Yes. The courses give you credits towards Leadership and Management Institute Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications and in some cases completion of only one course can enable you to gain a qualification.

How much do the courses cost?

As the programme is fully funded the courses are free of charge.

How can I enrol?

To apply for a place on the programme please discuss with your HR or Training Manager and then contact us as detailed below.

For further information:

Email: lift@skillsforjustice.com| or telephone Gail Weatherson, Programme Manager, 07827 243995.

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