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Training
and Support
The Independent
Review Service provides a range of free training and support to welfare rights
groups, Jobcentre Plus staff and others.
These include:
Workshops at Your Place of Business
These are free
workshops on a range of Social Fund subjects. These are usually half day or
full day sessions, but can be tailored to your requirements. All we ask is for
you to provide a venue and a number of attendees. At the moment, this is set at
30 delegates minimum. If you are a small organisation, you could consider
teaming up with another organisation to co-host the session. These workshops
are available to welfare rights groups and also to Jobcentre Plus or Pension
Service employees. Click on the link on the left for full details and booking
information
IRS Training for
Jobcentre Plus Staff
Over the past 2 years we have
delivered a comprehensive programme of training tailored to meet the changing
needs of staff who deliver the Social Fund. This included training for new
Social Fund decision makers and refresher training for existing staff. We have
also assisted Jobcentre Plus in introducing a national Quality Assurance
framework to help improve the standard of their decisions. At present we are in
the process of supporting Jobcentre Plus to train their own staff, as our own
priority (especially over the busy summer months) is to our Inspector work.
Self-Instruction Packages
These allow you to work through
a training package at your own time and pace - ideal for individuals where
workshops are not practical. Click on the link on the left to be taken to the
list of available packages. You can download these or request them to be posted
to you. There is no charge for these packages.
Social Fund Commissioner's Advice
The
Social Fund Commissioner issues advice on how to interpret and apply the main
Social Fund Directions. This advice, as used by IRS Inspectors, is available
free of charge from this website. Click on the link on the left to download the
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