Enhancing Professional Curiosity for Housing Staff

Overview

To equip housing team members with the skills and knowledge to effectively apply professional curiosity in their daily interactions, ensuring better support and safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children.

Who is Enhancing Professional Curiosity for Housing Staff aimed at?

Housing Staff

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding Professional Curiosity
- Definition and Importance:
- What is professional curiosity?
- Why it matters in housing and safeguarding contexts
- Case Studies:
- Review real-life examples where professional curiosity made a difference.

2. Barriers to Professional Curiosity
- Common Barriers:
- Discuss challenges such as time constraints, fear of offending, and workload.
- Overcoming Barriers:
- Strategies to foster a curious mindset despite these challenges.

3. Practical Skills and Techniques
- Effective Questioning:
- How to ask open-ended questions that encourage sharing.
- Active Listening:
- Techniques to ensure you are truly hearing and understanding the person.
- Reflective Practice:
- Tools and methods to reflect on interactions and improve practice.

4. Embedding Professional Curiosity in Daily Practice
- Action Planning:
- Develop personal action plans to incorporate professional curiosity into daily routines.
- Support and Resources:
- Information on available resources and support systems within the organization.