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Quantum Care Staff Training

Induction Training
(Within First 6 Weeks)
Foundation Training
(Within First 6 Months)

Further Training Opportunities
including...

  • NVQ 2 in Care
  • Specialist Dementia Care
  • Wide range of training on the health and care needs of older people

As an organisation, Quantum Care is committed to enabling staff to gain the knowledge and skills they need to do their job well.

This is achieved by providing a comprehensive Induction programme for all new starters. This includes both formal training sessions and work based practice alongside experienced staff to enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to deliver quality care.

Care staff follow the training pathway shown to the right.

What Sort of Training Do We Provide?

A wide range of in-house courses which aim to help you gain knowledge & develop skills, and gain insight into the needs of the people you are caring for. Training is usually in small groups and is lively, fun and not at all like school! There is a strong emphasis on
applying what you learn to practice.

An experiential training session New careworkers on an experiential training session learning about how it feels to be on the receiving end of care!

Wherever possible, training is provided at local venues to make it as accessible as possible.

 
Our Three-Tier Dementia Training programme

Award Winning Training!

Quantum Care's three tier Dementia Training programme was a regional finalist at the
National Training Awards 2002.

Career Development

As people develop their careers within the company, training is provided to help them develop management skills and there is the opportunity to gain appropriate qualifications. These include:

  • NVQ 3 in Care
  • NVQ 4 in Care
  • ILM Leadership skills
  • Registered Homes Managers Award

Support Staff

To provide quality care, we need caring, knowledgeable and skilled support staff. Catering, Housekeeping, and Administration staff are encouraged to undertake training and achieve appropriate qualifications. These include:

  • NVQ in Catering & Hospitality
  • NVQ in Cleaning
  • First certificate in Food safety (CIEH)
  • Intermediate Certificate
  • Supervisory Management qualifications (ILM)
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