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

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