College & Supported Living Prospectus 20232024 - Flipbook - Page 17
Staff Development & Training
At St Elizabeth's, we prioritise the well-being and development of each
young adult entrusted to our care. Our dedicated staff members are at the
heart of our commitment to creating a safe, caring, and enriching
environment that promotes growth, learning, and happiness. Our team's
qualifications and training are central to our ability to provide exceptional
care, making us a leading provider in the field of education and supported
living provisions.
College Team
All of our College lecturers have GTC registration
as qualified teachers/lecturers or FE, PGCE as
the equivalent. Our Learner Support Assistants
have a minimum of QCF level 2 in learning or
care with the aim to develop them further with
teaching qualifications such as PTTLS.
Supported
Living Team
As a CQC requirement, our Registered Manager
is appropriately qualified with a Level 5 diploma in
Leadership for Health & Social Care. We go a
step further and support all of our care managers
to also complete this qualification. Our care &
support staff embark on their level 2 or 3 diploma
in Health & Social Care.
All staff working
with young adults
All staff complete up to level 2 Safeguarding Adults at
Risk. There is a suite of mandatory training
requirements including Oliver McGowan (Autism &
Learning Disability), Epilepsy, radicalisation, personcentred approaches, Choice, Dignity & Respect, to
name just a few. We have care & support staff trained
in administering medication based in every home, and
have a range of short courses available on our
Learning & Development System.
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