Health & Safety Representatives Virtual Training (Fully booked)

13 April – 11 May 2021

Virtual Training via Teams (5 x Tuesdays)

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

This course is essential for new Health and Safety Representatives, or for those Health and Safety Representatives who have more experience but who haven’t yet had the chance to go on this course.

• What is the job and rights of a Health and Safety Representative?
• How do you interview a member? How do you start to prepare a case?
• How do you carry out a Health and Safety inspection?

Dementia Awareness

29 April 2021 9:30am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

To register your interest for this course, please email Laura Hall on l.hall@unison.co.uk

A short workshop run by The Open University providing an introduction on dementia care.

Dyslexia Understood

29 April 2021 10:00am–11:00am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This introductory 1-hour session will help you gain an understanding of dyslexia and look at workplace barriers for those with dyslexia.

Equality in Your Branch

27 April 2021 10:00am–4:30pm

Virtual Training via Teams

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

This course is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch and is open to all activists and branch officers.
The one day virtual course aims of the course will enable participants to:
• Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups officers.
• To improve knowledge of the tools that can be used to tackle discrimination and promote equality.
• Develop member’s understanding of equality in UNISON.
• Promote equality organising in the workplace and branch and contribute of the Branch Development Plan.
• Develop realistic action plans

Confidence Building (Bitesize)

27 April 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This workshop will explore what confidence looks like and provide ideas and tips for addressing your own confidence.

Equality in Your Branch (Fully booked)

26 April 2021 10:00am–4:30pm

Virtual Training via Teams

To register your interest for this course please complete the form below and you will be added to our waiting list.

This course is designed as an introduction to equality in the branch and is open to all activists and branch officers.
The one day virtual course aims of the course will enable participants to:
• Understand the roles of the Branch Equalities Co-ordinator, Equality Reps and Self-Organised Groups officers.
• To improve knowledge of the tools that can be used to tackle discrimination and promote equality.
• Develop member’s understanding of equality in UNISON.
• Promote equality organising in the workplace and branch and contribute of the Branch Development Plan.
• Develop realistic action plans

Strategies for Stress: Looking after Your Well-Being

23 April 2021 10:30am–11:30am

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This session will help you identify sources of stress and hindrances to your wellbeing. Consider a range of strategies for keeping stress at bay and stress reduction tips.

National Careers – Interview Skills

22 April 2021 1:00pm–2:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Recognise different types of Interview you may encounter. Understand what the employer looks for in an interview and deconstructing interview questions.

Strategies for Stress: Looking after your Well-Being

19 April 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This session will help you identify sources of stress and hindrances to your wellbeing. Consider a range of strategies for keeping stress at bay and stress reduction tips.

Confidence Building (Bitesize)

29 March 2021 10:30am–11:30am

Virtual Training via Zoom

To book your place for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This ‘bitesize’ workshop aims to help improve self-esteem and provide ideas and tips for addressing your own confidence.