Training
The Beeches has an established in-house training department. Its aims are threefold:
to offer a focussed programme of learning that is relevant to the skills and knowledge that our carers need to deliver the best care to our clients
to provide and fund a range of qualifications and specialisations that will enhance the development of our staff and provide opportunity for career development
to be able to react to changes in best practice and develop our own training in order to drive continual improvement in our service.
Induction Training
All recruits who are new to care undertake the Care Certificate as well as our full in-house induction programme, comprising 25 hours of face-to-face training and 12 hours online training in the following subjects:
Medication Support
Manual Handling
Basic Life Support
Food Safety & Hygiene
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Mental Capacity Act
Dementia Care
Autism Awareness
Handling Information & GDPR
Cyber Security
Infection Prevention & Control
Catheter Care
Stoma Care
COSHH
Fire Safety
First Aid Skills
Safeguarding Adults
Refresher Training
All care workers attend regular practical refresher training sessions with the in-house Training Manager and also complete core modules online to keep their knowledge and practical skills up to date ensuring they are compliant in all mandatory subjects. Practical refresher training includes:
Basic Life Support and the Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Manual Handling (safe handling of equipment and people)
Medication Support (safe administration of medication)
Continuous Learning & Development
As part of The Beeches’ commitment to offering all staff continuous learning and development opportunities, care workers maintain a Personal Learning & Development Plan in conjunction with their Training Manager and Care Coordinator. Their educational and vocational needs are identified and reviewed on an ongoing basis and access to further training sourced and provided, examples of which include:
Level ll
These qualifications take 3 or 4 months to complete and are specialised courses focused on areas such as:
End of Life Care, Dementia Care, Diabetes Management, Stroke Awareness, Care Planning, Clinical Skills, Positive Behaviour Support.
Level lll, lV and V
These qualifications are usually completed in 12 – 18 months and include:
Level lll Diploma in Adult Care
Level lV Diploma in Adult Care
Level V Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
These qualifications are all free of cost to staff and are funded by The Beeches.
Workshops
External trainers will visit our offices periodically to deliver face-to-face workshop-style training sessions on a variety of subjects, which largely depend on the training requirements of the business and skill/knowledge gaps identified in staff at the time.
Training for Supervisors and Management
Any employee promoted to the positions of Senior Care Worker or Care Coordinator undertake extensive training programmes.
We are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you want to make a difference, call us for an informal chat, or complete our online application form.