Onboarding Training
Course
Our first-class training programme provides an immersive and comprehensive learning environment for all our Care Assistants.
During our initial onboarding training programme, all our staff are equipped with everything they need to know about delivering exceptional elderly care. The intensive face-to-face onboarding course covers everything from record keeping, medication, person-centred care, and confidentiality.
Our Staff Trainer Karen shares on our first class training programme.
Onboarding Training FAQs
Get quick answers about our professional care training, course structure, and enrolment.
How long is the onboarding training process?
The onboarding process for Care Assistants lasts for 4 days. The onboarding training is in person and takes place at The Bright Care Training Academy in Perth.
What is covered in the onboarding training process?
Over the course of four days, all Care Assistants complete the following training modules:
- Day 1 – Orientation, confidentiality and Birdie
- Day 2 – Food safety and infection control, first aid and medication management.
- Day 3 – Health and safety and moving and handling theory and practical
- Day 4 – safeguarding adult support and protection, boundaries, personal care with Dementia and person-centred personal care
There is plenty of time to ask questions and meet others beginning their career with Bright Care.
How much does Bright Care onboarding training cost?
All training provided by the Bright Care Training Academy is free of charge.
When completing onboarding training, staff are paid a professional development rate. We also cover the cost of travel to and from the Bright Care Training Academy as well as the hotel and meals.
What opportunity is there for ongoing training and development?
The ongoing training and development of all our staff is hugely important. We have an ongoing programme of training designed to keep our Care Assistants up to date with their skills and knowledge so they always feel empowered and well equipped in their work.
After 6 months, Carers receive in person training on adult support and protection, safeguarding and Dementia awareness.
Every 18 months, Carers receive an in person medication management refresher and a moving and handling refresher.
”Completing my first four modules of the Bright Care Hallmark of Excellence alongside my SVQ 2 in Social Services and Healthcare has been an incredibly positive and rewarding experience. Doing both at the same time has made a real difference to my learning, as the Hallmark modules link directly to my day to day role and reinforce what I am studying for my SVQ. This has helped me gain a much deeper understanding of my work and apply what I am learning confidently in practice, making everything feel relevant, practical, and genuinely useful.
The Hallmark of Excellence has encouraged me to reflect more thoughtfully on my role and has strengthened my understanding of person centred care, dignity, communication, and professional standards. I truly feel I have learned so much more by completing the Hallmark of Excellence alongside my SVQ than I would have by doing either on its own. Throughout the process, there has always been excellent support from Care Managers, who are approachable, encouraging, and always willing to guide and reassure when needed. This combination of high quality training and ongoing support has increased my confidence, developed my skills, and helped me deliver care that truly reflects Bright Care’s values and commitment to excellence every day.
Jill RichardsonCare Assistant, Bright Care Scottish Border
Being part of the team involves other benefits too:
First-class training and ongoing development, delivered by our Bright Care Training Academy.
A contract with a guaranteed working pattern agreed in advance with your Care Manager.
Good work-life balance. You can choose not to do extra shifts on your weeks off.
All mileage paid, as well as covered public transport cost.
A contribution of up to £100 towards travel between Scotland and England if required.
Accrued paid holidays.
Find out more
To find out more about our jobs in care please click here or contact our recruitment team on 0330 024 1431.
