Training

Adequate training is provided in this regard. Staff must exhibit potential qualities to carry out the job effectively, undergo a criminal records check (DBS) and industry standard induction training.

Training will also be given on the job in food hygiene, health and safety, and manual handling.

Mandatory training courses

We provide mandatory training courses such as:

  • Basic Life Support/First Aid
  • Fire Safety
  • Food Hygiene
  • Health & Safety
  • Infection Control
  • Moving & Handling
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • CoSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
  • Care Certificate

We also engage specialist trainers in the following fields as an ongoing professional development of our staff.

Additional Training courses

  • Adult Abuse, prevention of
  • Medication Administration
  • Autism
  • Medication for Unqualified staff
  • Administration of Medicines
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Challenging Behaviour Management
  • Moving and Handling Theory & Assessment
  • Continence Awareness
  • Person Centred Planning & Care
  • Communication (Verbal & Written)
  • Principles of care
  • Communication with People with Learning Disabilities
  • Recording & Reporting
  • Conflict Management/ Management of violence aggression
  • Risk Assessment
  • Role of the Care Worker
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults