Staff Training Opportunities

We recognise the importance of staff development and training, and we are fully committed to ensuring that all of the training and development needs of our staff are identified and seen as a priority. We have a specialist Training Co-ordinator in place to encourage staff to continue their professional development so that we, as a group, can provide the best service possible.

All of our new staff complete an induction programme within the first period of their employment, and we have an ongoing programme of training and professional development in place to ensure that our staff are fully able to meet the needs of our service users.

Professional Qualifications

All staff have the opportunity for private study time to enable them to follow an approved course of study. Staff will not normally be granted this facility until after the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period of work for the organisation and have a proven achievement of high standards within their role.

Courses

Induction & Foundation
First Aid / Emergency Life Support Fire Awareness
Religious and Cultural Needs
Health and Safety at Work
Values for Living
Food Hygiene
Physical Intervention (General Services)
Breakaway Awareness
Autism and Aspergers
Introduction to Epilepsy
Managing Aggression at Work
NVQ in Care - Levels 2, 3 and 4
Supervision Skills
Communication
Supervision T/L Award
Loss & Bereavement
Risk Assessment
COSHH
Moving & Handling
Assertiveness
Medication

If you are interested in working with Orchard End to help enable people with learning disabilities to lead an active and fulfilling life, please visit the ‘Working with Orchard End’ page.