Coaching for Care Network
A dedicated coaching network for Suffolk’s care providers.
Providing health and care workers with affordable access to high-quality coaching.
What is Coaching?
Coaching is a supportive development process that helps people unlock their potential and achieve their goals. It typically involves a one-on-one relationship between a coach and a client (sometimes called a coachee). The coach acts as a guide and facilitator, not a teacher or an expert. Here are some key aspects of coaching: Client-centered: The focus is on the client's goals, needs, and desired outcomes. The coach doesn't tell the client what to do, but rather helps them discover their own solutions. Empowering: Coaching is about building the client's self-awareness and confidence so they can take ownership of their development and progress. Goal-oriented: Coaching is often used to help people achieve specific goals, whether personal or professional. Supportive: The Coach helps an individual to develop a plan and supports them as they implement it.
What are the benefits of Coaching?
• Improved performance: Coaching can help you identify areas where you can improve and develop a plan to achieve your goals. This can lead to better performance in your current role and help prepare you for the future.
• Increased skill development: A coach can help you identify the skills you need to develop in order to be successful in your role. They can then provide you with resources and support to help develop those skills.
• Enhanced career development: Coaching can help you think about your long-term career goals and develop a plan to achieve them. This can help you feel more motivated and engaged in your work.
• Improved communication: Coaching can help to improve your communication skills, both with colleagues and with managers. This can lead to better teamwork and collaboration.
• Increased confidence: Coaching can help to develop a growth mindset and help you to believe in your ability to succeed. This can lead to increased confidence and motivation.
What is Coaching for Care?
Coaching for Care is a dedicated coaching network for Suffolk’s care providers. Facilitated by Care Development East and working in partnership with experienced professional Coaches, this valuable support can help you to grow and develop in your role. You will work with your Coach to develop a coaching plan that is tailored to your individual needs, and this would typically include a series of one-on-one coaching sessions.
What are the costs?
The Coaching for Care Package has been subsidised to make the offer affordable and accessible for all health and care providers. You will receive a 30 minute online ‘getting to know you’ session followed by 4 x 60 minute coaching sessions. The value of this package is £450 but the cost to your employer is a 25% contribution of £112.50 which makes this a great way to access the benefits of professional coaching. Group coaching will also be available and if this is of interest please contact us via email.
Who are the Coaches?
All the Coaches operating within the network are highly experienced professionals. All are linked to accredited bodies to ensure that the service they provide is of the highest quality. You can find out more about our coaches from their profiles.
How do I get involved?
It’s easy to participate in the network. Simply contact us via michaela@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk indicating which of our coaches you would like to have an initial conversation with and we will make the necessary arrangements for you. Once you have had the opportunity to meet with them, we will then work with yourself and the coach to start you on the programme.