Our Training
Our culture is based on developing a team of motivated and enthusiastic support workers who strive to improve their own performance.
Training and development is at the core of everything we do - by developing and challenging ourselves, we can help and encourage our clients to achieve independent and fulfilling lives.
All our staff undertake training and development from our own inhouse training programme, which starts on the first day of employment and continues for the first two years. This programme is designed to equip the individual with a basic suite of skills and knowledge that will enable them to fulfil their job function effectively and efficiently.
Subsequently, each member of staff will be assessed and specific training and development undertaken. This is an ongoing process which is monitored through each individual's supervision session which takes place every four weeks with their line manager.
In addition to our own in house training, in July 2002 we gained centre approval from City & Guilds. As an approved centre we now offer:
• Skills for Care
• Health and Social Care Level 2, 3 and 4
• Registered Manager Award
• Leadership and Management Award
• A1 Assessor Award
• V1 Internal Verifiers Award
An indication of our commitment to training is our achievement of the Investor in People award. We first gained this award in 1996 and have successfully retained it when reassessed every three years.