Training and Development

Learning and development opportunities at Corserv Care

• Opportunity to gain qualifications Level 2, 3, 4 & 5 in Health & Social Care for those looking to develop further in the business.
• Lead to Succeed qualification programme endorsed by Skills for Care. This is a five day programme based both in the classroom and practically based for those who are looking to develop their careers within Corserv Care.
• Opportunity to become a champion in Oral Healthcare.
• For non-Care staff, the opportunity to gain qualifications outside of Care e.g. IOSH and Admin based qualifications.

Plus specific induction training:

Induction training for Community teams:  

• The initial induction training takes place over a 12 week period.
• The induction is integrated with the Care Certificate, which covers key CQC information.
• During induction you will receive training on a number of areas including – Moving Handling, Medication, Safeguarding, Basic First Aid training.  
• You will be provided with the opportunity to enrol on the Apprenticeship Level 2, upon completion of the Care Certificate and Induction.
• Training provided technology relevant to being able to perform the role including Apps e.g.Total Mobile.
• All new staff will be shadowed until competent in their roles. During this period observation is provided from a Senior Support Worker and  Community Care Supervisor.  We always try to use a consistent person for the shadowing element of the induction.
• During induction all new staff will receive supervision on a weekly basis. Continuous feedback and support is provided until people are competent.

Induction training for Trefula House:  

• New staff will complete the Care certificate that covers the mandatory training required to complete the role
• On their first day the new staff member will be provided with a review of their job role and profile, rota, sickness recording and reporting, breaks, uniform and a tour of the house.
• Instruction provided on Infection control and whistleblowing
• Information provided on key policies, Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Details provided of Training and CQC expectations
• Focus during induction on team work
• Shadowing provided until the new staff member is settled into their role