Health and Safety Courses and Qualifications
Our Health and Safety Care Courses are designed and developed to meet your learning needs as a care and support worker, ensuring you have all the essential knowledge and, most importantly, prevent workplace accidents and health hazards. The courses are designed to support care workers to have the skills and stay up to date with all safe standards in home care, supported living, and residential care. The safety and well-being of both staff and individuals is paramount in ensuring a supportive environment.
Our courses cover topics such as risk assessment, emergency procedures and manual handling, amongst others. For example, the correct way to lift and shift an object essential for moving it from A to B.
During your training, you will develop the skills needed to assist people with dignity and safely. Proper lifting and repositioning techniques can greatly lessen the risk of injury to yourself and those you support.
Our courses include a mix of theory, practical demonstrations, and group activities to ensure that participants remain involved and retain information. Through the hands-on component of the courses, you gain experience following best practice and practical experience with the types of equipment commonly used in care environments. This includes hoists, stand aids and slide sheets.
Our health and safety courses comply with Skills for Care standards and fulfil CQC requirements.
About our Experienced Instructors
Our trainers are veterans in care with years of experience. Our team comprises of practctioners who have been registered managers, nominated individuals, assessors, quality assurer's, social workers, nurses and public health consultants. They bring real-world insights that enrich the learning experience.
What does our Health and Safety Training involve?
Our introductory courses covers the foundational aspects of health and safety, including understanding workplace hazards, the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and basic emergency response protocols. Our Advanced Health and Safety Management courses are for seasoned professionals looking to deepen their understanding of health and safety policies, including compliance with regulations and standards, conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing effective safety management systems.
Benefits of Health and Safety Training
Investing in health and safety training yields numerous benefits, not only for care providers but also for the individuals you support. Some of the key advantages include:
Reduced Incidents: Adequate training leads to a decrease in workplace accidents, resulting in safer environments for both staff and individuals inder your care.
Enhanced Compliance: Care providers that prioritise health and safety are better prepared to comply with regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of penalties.
Improved Morale: Care workers who feel safe and supported tend to have higher job satisfaction, leading to lower turnover rates and enhanced productivity.
Quality Care: Ultimately, when care workers are trained in health and safety, the level of care provided to individuals improves significantly.
Unit 2: Awareness of Hazards in the Workplace
Unit 3: Personal Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
Unit 4: Control Work Operations Safely
Unit 5: Conduct a Health and Safety Risk Assessment of a Workplace
Unit 6: Review Health and Safety Procedures at Workplaces Other Than Their own
Unit 7: Supervise Health, Safety and Welfare of Individuals at Work