Caseworker Course

• Establish contact with a client
• Prepare for a visit
• Conduct an effective interview with a client
• Complete an application for assistance (“Form A”)
• Write a persuasive report with a request for funding
• Almonise for funds
• Signpost clients to services for which SSAFA Forces Help is unable to assist
• Close a case and end contact with a client appropriately
• Identify sources of support for volunteers and how to access them

Course Programme

Course Specific Booking Form

The Caseworker Course is booked through SSAFA. If you require accommodation in order to be able to attend, this will be booked for you by SSAFA and charged to the Board. As the course is 2 and a half days long, 3 nights’ accommodation is usually required. For regional courses, all meals are included, for London courses, dinner and breakfast is not included.

• The Board will cover all course fees
• The Board will cover all accommodation costs
• The Board will fund a subsistance allowance of up to £25 per day (maximum of 3 days) for those attending a course in London where dinner and breakfast are not included (Constituent member delegates only)
• Please note that if you cancel within 2 weeks of the course you are booked on, the Board will charge your fees and accommodation to your parent organisation
• Delegates from non Constituent member organisations will be asked to reimburse the Board for the cost of their accommodation