What staff say

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Induction

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"The induction has given me the confidence to start my job without worries"

Sue, Support Worker, Starbrook

 

"The induction at HCA was great! Normally when starting a new job I'm nervous and the induction/training can be the most daunting part, this wasn't the case. We were made to feel at ease straight away. The week was well structured as were the Induction packs so we were aware what we needed to learn before we started. The handouts and presentations were to the point and relatively short, but still very detailed. The best induction I've ever had - thanks Jan and HCA! Looking forward to the Induction reunion!"

Kate, Senior Support Worker, Stafford Lodge

 

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"I have really enjoyed my induction training. Information was well structured and given in different ways which enabled focus and attention to all the subjects. I especially enjoyed my home visit mid week as, not only did it break the week up nicely, it was great to meet the staff and service users I will be working with.”

Helen, Support Worker, Taunton 

 

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 "After having no experience in Care/Autism, this training has really shown me the big picture and made me fully confident and excited to start my career with Homes Caring for Autism"

Jack, Support Worker, Starbrook

 

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"The level of induction is second to none.I was made to feel very welcome and a valued member of the team" 

Louise, Support Worker, Taunton 

 

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 "After many years working in care, I still found the induction extremely informative and relevant. It just shows you can always learn something new. It was a most enjoyable week and all the staff were very helpful and welcoming" 

New Support Worker

 

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"I found that the information provided by Jan about Autism will help me once I am working in Starbrook. The information was interesting" 

New Support Worker 

 

 

Other Training

First Aid

“... the practical was most useful as I understand more when acting out and using the dummy than reading and watching”

“Great as always.”

 

Autism Level 1

“... very in depth and flowed nicely to make sense, went from not knowing a lot to feeling confident in explaining what being autistic means”

“... helped me gain a much better understanding of Autism”

“... autism and communication training delivered really well, a good thing to learn before going into the homes for anyone with experience or not”

 

3S's (Signing, Symbols, Speech) Workshops

“Difficult to suggest improvements to such a well balanced programme”

“... the whole course was informative and useful”

“... most useful was the practical signing/working in a pair playing a memory game”

 

Typical evaluation of all training

75% excellent

25% good