We hold monthly induction training for our newly
recruited community carers. Our four new June
carers at Bexley and two in Kent have just
completed this training. Some of them are new to
the care sector whilst others have come with past
experience. They have learnt about Sparkle, our
Values and our Philosophy of Care, as well as
acquiring knowledge and skills for the role of the
Community carer. We are looking forward to
supporting and working with them as they begin
their new role as Avante Home Carers.
QCF Levels 2 & 3 Apprenticeship Diplomas
in Health and Social Care
Avante Home Care and Support has linked with
training provider IPS International to fund eight
community carers in Kent and fifteen in Bexley to
achieve their QCF Diploma Qualifications.
The first workshops for carers began in February
and, since that time, the carers have been busy
working through the knowledge units of work;
developing their speaking, listening, literacy and
numeracy skills; and being observed by an
Assessor during their care calls to Service Users.
We are delighted to say that some of the carers
have successfully achieved their first Awards for
their qualification in Employment Responsibilities
and Rights. This first unit demonstrates their
knowledge and understanding of working in care
settings and their vital role within it.
We are also working with Unique Training
Solutions to enable a further nine Bexley Carers to
achieve their Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care.
Our Community Carers have shown strong
commitment and hard work in their learning and
we look forward to announcing their further
achievements and successes in due course as they
progress with their study.
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Congratulations are also due to the following
carers who have successfully achieved the above
Certificate. Their learning has given them a greater
understanding of how to adopt good, safe working
practices in relation to medication.
Certificate in Understanding the
Safe Handling of Medication in
Health and Social Care
Petra Foster, Kent
Glynis Sharp, Kent
Pauline Sheedy, Bexley
Victoria Charles, Bexley
Jenny-Marie Fryer, Bexley
Michele Lawrence, Bexley Field Care Team
Dawn Phipps in the Bexley Field Care Team
Carers working towards QCF
Diplomas in Health and Social Care
Kent Carers
Level 2
Melissa Smart
Anne Nicholson
Kazia Fraser
Lacey Burnett
Level 3
Donna Saunders
Julie Pilcher
Lynette Bishop
Nicola Allen
Bexley Carers
Level 2
Razia Faruqui
Makhan Singh
Sally Eagles
Janet French
Fatimah Isamot
Bradley Harding
Chelsea Charles
Nichola Haylett
Tia Maria Lower
Sarah Munn
Denise Whitely
Joy Ogoh
Level 3
Maisy Maffia
Adele Scott
Lynda McCullough
Allyson Davis
Jasvir Suman
Karen Ratcliff
Mim Hartley
Julie Sloan
Veronica Barnes
Modupe Fadina
Tracey Trent
Andrea Mason
Caroline O’Shea & Sammie Dwyer
Training Officer & Recruitment Officer
Home Care & Support