It is essential for all carers and staff at The woodlands care home to undertake and complete the induction course before beginning any care duties. This will involve assurance and contribution in an on-going set programme.

As well as training our staff, we offer a broad series of bespoke training options which can be delivered on either a group or individual basis to carers and service users. Our comprehensive induction training is frequently modernized to all the latest standards meaning that we are confident in the competence of all of our staff.

Consists of the following:

• Health & Safety
• Moving & Handling
• Fire Safety
• First Aid
• Medication Administration
• Mental Capacity
• SOVA (Safeguarding Of Vulnerable Adults)
• Equality & Diversity
• Managing Challenging Behaviour
• Dementia awareness
• Food Hygiene/Infection control
• Epilepsy Awareness
• Palliative Care
• Diabetes Awareness
• Peg Feeding Refresher
• Suction Training
• Record keeping
• Promoting dignity and compassion in care