Care
Learning is an employer led group set up to support
employers in the adult care sector:
To support
the adult care sector in meeting the National
Care Standards in training and qualifications
(NVQ).
To enable
the independent and private care sector to apply
for funding to help towards the cost of staff
NVQ training
To provide
the care sector with information about training
options, providers and centres.
To assist in developing the profile of the adult
care sector.
To work on other projects, such as recruitment to help improve the workforce.
Is
this an activity/service ONLY for people
with learning difficulties?
No.Open to all social care employers including direct payment recipients, in the Avon area.
Does a person
need to have an assessment to take part
in this activity?
No
Is there a
charge for the activity/service?
No
Is transport
provided?
No
MORE INFORMATION
To
access services
Via
your employer
The
Web site
This is an information website designed
to help anyone who works in the care sector
in the former Avon area - Bristol, South
Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath
& North East Somerset.
It is aimed at employers in the independent,
voluntary, private and statutory care sector
providing residential or domiciliary care.
What is on this website?
What is the Care Learning and what do
they do?
National Minimum Standards for training
and qualifications in care.
Grants available towards the cost of
training staff.
Training providers including Colleges,
The Community Care and Housing Department and private training providers.
Care Ambassadors – a sister website about working with schools and colleges and care workers to bring new people into the care sector.
News and other useful information – updated every few weeks.
Links to other agencies, departments
and organisations that are relevant to
the work of Care Learning.
