As an accredited “Investors in People” organisation, Apex Health + Social Care is committed to providing free extensive training to all our staff. By investing in our workforce, we ensure that they have the relevant skills to carry out their specific job roles to the highest of standards.

All new recruits are required to undergo free mandatory training, before commencing work. This training is delivered by our own “in house” trainers, all of which are vocationally and occupationally competent in their specialist area. All training will take place in a local Apex training centre, where we have a variety of training courses on offer, the course you will attend depends on your experience and your chosen career.

An Introduction to Care Course
If you are new to the care profession, and have little or no experience you will be enrolled on our Basic Care Course. This 4 day course (3 days classroom based and 1 day mentorship) covers all the practical and theoretical aspects of delivering care. As part of this course you will complete the Common Induction Standards in line with the Skills for Care Council. You will also be inducted into Apex policies and procedures, code of conduct and terms and conditions of employment.

Once you have completed the three day theory section of our Basic Care Course, you will accompany a Senior Carer for a days mentoring shift. You will be able to put your theory into practice, providing care to individuals in their own homes.

Mandatory Induction Course
For new recruits that have previous experience in the care field, you will be required to compete our Mandatory Induction Course. This 2 day course outlines the following :

•     Apex Policies and Procedures
•     Code of Conduct
•     Company overview and induction
•     Moving & Handling – theory and practical
•     Basic Food Hygiene
•     Abuse Awareness – Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Safeguarding Children
•     Basic Life Support - theory & practical
•     Basic First Aid
•     Equality & Diversity
•     Health and Safety

Continued Professional Development
As you career develops, Apex Health + Social Care can train and provide you with the relevant skills to be able to do the job. Once you have completed our mandatory training and gained the relevant experience you can enroll onto our free courses:

•     Introduction to a clinical environment
•     Administering medication
•     Complex Care Course (including Tracheotomy care, suction and PEG feeding)
•     Supporting People with a Learning Disability
•     Supporting people with Mental Health Needs
•     Managing Violence and Aggression (de-escalation techniques)

You can also your complete your NVQ level 2 or level 3 in Health and Social Care. Working with our external NVQ provider, you will be enrolled, free of charge, onto this modular course that further develops your practical skills allowing you to progress into more complex areas of work.

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Abuse Awareness

Food Hygiene

Health and Safety

Infection Control

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