'Buddies'

All new employees are assigned a 'buddy' when they start, an experienced member of staff who can ensure that your induction is structured, supportive and relevant to your role.

Training includes:

Moving and Handling
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Fire Awareness
Food Hygiene
Mental Capacity
First Aid
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Gaining ExtraInsight - our cultural awareness day
Health and Safety

We also offer:

Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) /National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in your area of work. (Over 90% of our care staff are trained to NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Typically, 90% of staff hold an NVQ 2 or above in non-care roles).

IOSH Training (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
Equality and Diversity Training
Management Development
Team Leader Development Training - ILM Level 2

ExtraCare offers a range of learning opportunities that cover all you need to learn to be effective in your role at ExtraCare. These include:

A supported induction
Statutory and mandatory training
Support NVQ/QCF diploma
Development in role and within ExtraCare
Other specialist training as required

All learning is within a tailored environment to match your learning style. This benefits you and the Charity. All learning with ExtraCare is designed to be fun and engaging.

"If you have a new idea and are prepared to run with it, you'll get the support - it makes a job in care so much more rewarding and our residents really notice the benefit" - Lesley Blowers, Commissioning Manager.