Career Development

Prospect is committed to providing learning opportunities for its service users, staff and Board members in order to maximise potential, increase confidence and improve skills. We have a firm belief in the importance of training in reinforcing in individuals our positive values, attitude and culture. In order to achieve this, the past year has seen the consolidation of our training provision as well as improvements in many areas.

There is a new Learning and Development Manager and Administrator in place

Service users are encouraged to access the training courses that we provide. Over the year, service users have participated in training sessions in key topics such as Moving and Handling, Health and Safety and Fire Awareness.

All the training run by our Learning and Development Centre has been updated to meet the new Common Induction Standards.

The induction training has been updated to be in line with the Induction Award in Supporting People with a Learning Disability.

Managers continue to develop some of the training for the organisation.

We are looking forward to developing further and provide qualifications to people with a learning disability.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)

The majority of our care staff are completing NVQs as well as participating in mandatory and other care related training. All managers and new staff starting work since April 2002 are required to undertake NVQ training in Health and Social Care.

We have maintained approval from City and Guilds to operate as a registered centre providing NVQs at levels 2, 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care, the Registered Managers Adult Award and the new Leadership and Management award.

We have also supported staff gaining NVQs through local colleges who needed extra support to complete their NVQ.

Induction Award

In December 2007 Prospect gained approval from City and Guilds to provide the Induction Award in Supporting People with a Learning Disability. This has replaced the LDAF award previously provided through BILD.

Training Strategy

 Over the last year Prospect has delivered a varied and comprehensive in-house training programme for staff and service users.

We have continued a staff development programme which assists support staff to obtain the necessary skills to enhance their confident and performance in order that they may apply for senior positions.

We have continued to offer staff and the opportunity to 'act up' to extend their skills in more senior roles.

We have continued to provide literacy development training for staff as required.

Development of Managers

We are currently providing the Senior Management Team with training to develop as a team in order to lead the organisatin through change. This training is being provided by a consultant is business development. Planned learning sets are being worked through as well as away days, and individual coaching is also being provided.

The scheme managers are also receiving developmental training in relation to managing change.

 

 

Breaking News !

 

Prospect Housing has just been awarded the prestigious "Best Employer" at the "Surrey Business Awards" 2007/2008.

Surrey Business Awards