Writing Effective Case Notes in Homelessness & Supported Accommodation Services
To support frontline homelessness teams to have the skills and knowledge to write case notes that facilitate a safe response to domestic abuse.
Description
Writing Effective Case Notes
Accurate and thoughtful case notes are essential for effectively responding to domestic abuse. This training equips professionals with the skills to document information that ensures appropriate support for survivors while holding perpetrators accountable. Participants will learn how to identify key details that need to be recorded, consider how documenting perpetrator behaviour can contribute to tackling domestic abuse, and use language that avoids victim-blaming. The course will also emphasise the importance of applying professional judgement to case notes, ensuring they provide a clear, informed record that supports decision-making and intervention.
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
- Identify what information needs to be recorded to best respond to domestic abuse.
- Use language in your case notes that holds the perpetrator to account.
- Consider how recording information on the perpetrator is an effective strategy to tackle domestic abuse.
- Explain the importance of adding your professional judgement.
Who is this course for?
Frontline homelessness professionals who are working with survivor/victims experiencing multiple disadvantages, across a range of homelessness support settings e.g:
- Professionals working in homelessness hostels
- Housing First teams
- Homelessness outreach teams
- Assessment centres
- Supported accommodation services
Please note – this course is not suitable for local authority housing options teams, lettings/housing officers etc. This content is tailored towards professionals working in dedicated homelessness support settings.
Level
Skills Course
Location
Online via Teams
Course Timings
1 module over 2 hours
What will delegates receive as part of this course?
- Delegate pack
- Training certificate
Costs and Cancellations
DAHA members enjoy discounts on group bookings: 10% for Accredited/Accreditation Members and 5% for Affiliated Members.
Open courses:
£65 per delegate.
Group bookings:
Third Sector/Voluntary/Charity:
Virtual/online: £500
In-person: £650* (up to 25 delegates)
*Cost includes course facilitator travel expenses
Public Sector/Statutory (Local Authorities):
Virtual/online: £700
All online training fees are for up to 20 delegates (minimum 6 delegates to run a course).
DAHA prefer to cap online attendance at 20 to ensure all delegates feel able to fully engage. However, we can accommodate a maximum of 5 additional delegates upon request at a cost of £65 pp
Cancellations post-agreement
Please refer to the terms and conditions within the website before you book
How does this fit with DAHA Accreditation?
Are you a DAHA member?
DAHA membership discount on Group Bookings = 10% Accredited/Accreditation Members and 5% Affiliated Members