Training & Events offered by PAVS
Safeguarding Training
Group A
Group A Safeguarding training is a National Standard available as a free online course developed by Social Care Wales. It is recommended that all staff and volunteers who work in the public and voluntary sector complete this training. It is also suitable for those in private sector settings.
This session highlights:
- how to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect.
- The factors, situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect.
- How to report, respond and record concerns or allegations related to safeguarding.
Click here to complete: Group A Safeguarding | Social Care Wales
Group B
Group B training is suitable for individuals who send time with people in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis and have more responsibility for safeguarding. All participants will have to completed Group A online training.
This session highlights:
- The requirement to complete Group A training
- Legislation, national policies and codes of conduct and professional practice in relation to Safeguarding.
- How to work in ways that safeguard people from abuse, harm and neglect
- The factors , situations and actions that could lead or contribute to abuse, harm or neglect
- How to report, respond and record concerns or allegations related to safeguarding
‘ It was the most engaging safeguarding training I have ever done’ – Ashley Newsham of Arts Care Gofal Celf
Group B Safeguarding Training 9.30am -4.30pm
Thursday 30th January: https://lu.ma/b4sjie05
Tuesday 25th February: https://lu.ma/bsix8piz
If you have any questions, please email development@pavs.org.uk
This training will be delivered by Lee Hind, PAVS Safeguarding Champion.
To book a place, click the link here: https://lu.ma/8rm1xq1g
Cost of the session is as follows:
PAVS members: £25.00
Pembrokeshire Voluntary Group/Non-PAVS members: £35.00
Individuals & Private Organisations £ 50.00
Statutory Organisations £ 80.00
Payment Methods:
- Cash – receipt will be provided on the day
- Cheque – receipt will be provided on the day
- An invoice can be raised for your organisation – please bring full contact details
- You will need to be able to access the Wales Safeguarding Procedures during the training, they are available in two ways, on a platform currently supported by Social Care Wales https://www.safeguarding.wales/en/ or as a free App available for Android and iOs. Both formats will allow you to quickly find the specific information or guidance you need, when you need it.
- It is expected that all Group B learners have previously completed Group A training, as the training builds on the knowledge learnt at Group A level. If you have not yet completed Group A training, it is available as an eLearning and can be accessed using this link Group A Safeguarding | Social Care Wales
- Please note that there will be light refreshments provided throughout the day. Participants will need to bring along their own lunch. (The Green Shed Café is no longer open).
- There is a lift and stairs up to the training room. Please let PAVS know if you have any other requirements.
Social Enterprise Network Event – coming soon!
Social Enterprise Networking Event
From the success of the first Social Enterprise Networking event in June 2024, we were excited to host the second Pembrokeshire Social Enterprise Network on the 24th of October in Haverhub, Haverfordwest . This provided an opportunity to:
- Meet other organisations in Pembrokeshire
- Form alliances in the sector – to increase your ability to get contracts and/or funding
- Get access to support for your organisation
- Have your say in what support is needed
In Person Social Enterprise Network Event
Coming Soon!
Please email steffan.lemke-elms@pavs.org.uk for more details
Talk to us!
- Does your group have a specific training need?
- Would your organisation benefit from a training needs analysis?
- Would you like to provide Trustees with up-to-date guidance or governing documents, charitable or company status or Trustee roles and responsibilities?
We would love to hear from you!
Email development@pavs.org.uk
Knowledge Hub
If you work in the voluntary sector in Wales the Knowledge Hub gives you easy access to a range of online information, networking and learning.
Knowledge Hub, provided by Third Sector Support Wales is an easy-to-use tool to help voluntary organisations upskill, learn and access high quality information on key areas such as running your organisation, volunteering, funding and influencing.
As well as a selection of information sheets and online courses, Knowledge Hub also gives you the opportunity to network with peers and have discussions on topics that are important to you. It is completely free to use for anyone working or volunteering in the voluntary sector in Wales, or for those wanting to get involved in the third sector for the first time.
If you have any questions about the training listed above, please email development@pavs.org.uk
Training & Events from other organisations
Training Courses from other organisations
Free Suicide Awareness & Training
Thanks to a grant from the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Fund, PAPYRUS , Prevention of Young Suicide is able to offer fully-funded suicide awareness and prevention training to anyone living or working in Pembrokeshire. This will be a rolling programme of online training between June 2024 and February 2025 and will be free to anyone in Pembrokeshire.
- SPOT – For those looking for an overview of suicide as a subject and how to talk about it, the SPOT (Suicide Prevention Overview Training) will be available as a 90minute training session, looking at the background to suicide awareness, why it is important, what language to use when discussing suicide and particular groups that are vulnerable.
- SPEAK – For those looking for a more in-depth training about suicide prevention, the SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Explore Ask Keep-Safe) training will be available as a 3.5hr training session, looking at awareness of suicide, the issues behind statistics in Wales and the UK, how to ask someone with suicidal thoughts about it and the best responses and how to write a suicide-safety plan or have a discussion with someone about keeping safe.
- ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course – email cymru@papyrus-uk.org for more information.
These training courses are accredited through the CPD network.
Anyone wanting to book a training place on any of these courses can do so here – https://www.papyrus-uk.org/pembrokeshire-training-sessions/ – by clicking on the link next to the training and filling in some details to register. Places will be on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions about the training, then please contact PAPYRUS directly on cymru@papyrus-uk.org
Talk Training
Talk Training, in Cardiff delivers fully funded management qualifications on behalf of the Welsh Government. Individuals who are employed for more than 16 hours a week are eligible to access this training. The courses can be delivered through a combination of face to face and online sessions to suit individual needs. Contact Talk Training Talk Training • Training Solutions & Employability Programmes for more information.
| QUALIFICATION | TARGET AUDIENCE | COST |
| Team Leading – Level 2 | Suitable for individuals that have expressed interest in getting onto the management ladder. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 3 | Team Leaders and/or Managers that are new to their role or have limited experience. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 4 | Middle Managers, Team Leaders, e.g., Individuals responsible for managing a team or a project. | Fully Funded |
| ILM Management – Level 5 | Senior, experienced Managers, e.g., Individuals responsible for large teams & strategic planning. | Fully Funded |
| Project Management – Level 4 | Individuals that manage projects and/or collaborate with external organisations and suppliers. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 2 | Individuals that are new to their role. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 3 | Suitable for individuals that need to understand administrative processes and procedures. | Fully Funded |
| Business Administration – Level 4 | Senior, experienced administrative staff with the authority resolve problems. | Fully Funded |
| Customer Service – Level 2 | Suitable for customer facing individuals that are inexperienced or new to their roles. | Fully Funded |
| Customer Service – Level 3 | Suitable for customer facing individuals with good levels of experience of their roles. | Fully Funded |
| Advice & Guidance – Level 4 | Experienced staff that provide professional, expert support and advice to service users. | Fully Funded |
| Learning & Development – Level 3 | Individuals responsible for delivering training sessions for individuals or groups of people. | Fully Funded |
| Energy & Carbon Management Level 3 | Suitable for individuals responsible for reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint and waste. | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 2 | Suitable for operations staff, e.g., individuals responsible for filtering and sorting waste. | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 3 | Suitable of Team Leaders and Managers of operations staff | Fully Funded |
| Recycling – Level 4 | Suitable for senior staff responsible for the smooth running of the site. | Fully Funded |
How to contact us
See our list of staff contact details and make direct contact with the person you need.
Alternatively our office phone line is open between 9am and 4pm each day on 01437 769422
Our generic email is enquiries@pavs.org.uk
Registered Office: 36/38 High Street
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 2DA
Office Hours
Our staff are now working in a hybrid way which means they may not be in the office, but working from other venues or home working. Due to changes in the way we now work, we are not holding meetings or running training events in person from our premises. However, if you wish to meet with a member of staff then please email them directly or call their business mobile number. The staff contact list is kept up to date with the most recent information.
If you do need to call at our premises, we are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 4.30pm on a Friday (except on Bank Holidays). Between 9am and 10am, and after 2pm, Monday to Thursday and all day Friday you may need to ring the bell (situated on the right hand side of the door). If you are just delivering mail, then please use the letter box on the front door.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
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