The Staff
The Staff
The Registered Manager operates a thorough recruitment procedure based on equal opportunities, having suitable qualifications, and screening so ensuring the protection of service users.
All staff members are employed in accordance with the code of conduct.
Staffing numbers and skill mix of qualified staff are appropriate to the accessed needs of the service users, the size, layout and purpose
All staff must complete a Training Induction Programme within six weeks of their employment in the home.
Domestic staff members are employed in sufficient numbers to ensure that the home is maintained in a clean and hygienic state, free from dirt and unpleasant odours.
Catering staff ensure that standards relating to food, meals and nutrition are fully met.
The aim is to maintain 80% of all care staff to achieve NVQ Level 2. Our care staff are supported by a large team of maintenance, housekeeping and catering staff, who are also trained and able to communicate and work with residents effectively and empathetically.
All staff are fully trained across multiple disciplines
All staff members involved in food preparation have been trained in food hygiene awareness.
All staff members involved with the moving and handling of the service users have been trained by an in house accredited Moving and Handling trainer.
A First Aider is on duty in the home 24 hours a day.
Other training is given to staff that includes:- Medicine administration, health and safety, wound management, diabetes and nutrition in the elderly, infection control, Dementia care, protection of vulnerable adults, mental capacity and other specialist services relevant to the home.