Our team and training
Skilled people, properly prepared.
People need staff who understand how to support them as individuals. We combine careful recruitment, a thorough induction and ongoing development to prepare our team for their roles.
From recruitment to practice
How we prepare our team.
Every member of staff follows the same path.
Safe recruitment
References and the checks appropriate to the role, including DBS.
Induction
Responsibilities, our approach and key procedures.
Role training
Core and specialist training for the role.
Getting to know the person
Their plan, preferences and routines.
Ongoing support
Supervision, feedback and refresher training.
Training is reviewed as the needs of the people we support change.
Core training
The foundations of safe care.
- Safeguarding children and adults
- Health and safety
- Infection prevention and control
- Moving and handling
- Medication support
- Support with daily living
Specialist training
Matched to the people we support.
- Communication
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Mental health awareness
- Working with children and young people
Person-specific preparation
Prepared for the person, not just the role.
Before taking on agreed responsibilities, staff learn about the person’s plan, preferences and support arrangements.
- Introductions before support begins
- Time to read and discuss the support plan
- Shadowing experienced colleagues
Supervision
Supported to keep improving.
Regular supervision gives staff time to reflect, raise concerns and plan their development. We review training needs as people’s support requirements change.
- Regular one-to-one supervision with a manager
- Time to reflect on practice
- A safe space to raise concerns
- Personal development plans
- Training refreshed as needs change
Working with professionals
Part of a wider team.
We work with external professionals as part of a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating specialist input around each person’s assessed needs.
- Social workers and care managers
- Health professionals and therapists
- Positive Behaviour Support specialists
- Schools and education providers
What this means for you
What our training means for you.
Staff who know you
Before working with you, staff read your plan, learn your routines and are introduced where possible.
Confidence in the team
Every staff member completes safe recruitment checks, induction and training relevant to the person they support.
Skills matched to need
We identify any person-specific training before support begins and review it as needs change.
Next steps
Interested in joining us?
Find out about working in care with Involvement Support.