Essential training for volunteers, new and returning staff to support the Health and Social Care Sector

These courses are fully funded by Skills for Care

The impact of COVID-19 has created an extremely challenging time for the social care workforce. In response Skills for Care have identified Access Skills as a training provider who can deliver priority training free of charge during this period to ensure that you have a skilled and competent workforce.

Our training is delivered as a mix of tutor-led webinars, tutorials and tutor support and eLearning.

Training for existing staff

This includes a mix of modules; assisting and moving people; basic life support; fire safety; food safety; health & safety awareness; infection prevention & control; safeguarding (specifically around isolation) and medication.

A rapid induction for new staff

This includes Care Certificate (with an easier to use Care Certificate self-assessment); assisting and moving people; basic life support; fire safety; food safety; health & safety awareness; infection prevention & control; safeguarding (specifically around isolation) and medication.

Training for staff who are being redeployed

This includes assisting and moving people; basic life support; fire safety; food safety; health & safety awareness; infection prevention & control; safeguarding (specifically around isolation) and medication.

Training for volunteers

This includes an introduction to adult social care; role and responsibilities; whistleblowing; equality, diversity and person-centred values; telephone support and communication; pain and discomfort; infection prevention and control; food safety; fluids and hydration; health and safety and stress.