Training

Training and Recruitment

GEP Support Limited are proud of their training staff, all of our staff undertake an extensive training programme before they can start work. This is so we can ensure all of our staff are trained to the highest standard you can expect from GEP Support Limited.

Training

Our employees are actively encouraged and supported to undertake personal development and gain qualifications to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) Level 2 Diploma within 12 months of employment, if not already held, in health and social care.

All members of our team will receive full range of training in line with statutory requirements which will include training on:

Care Certificate
Moving and Handling
Health and Safety
Equal Opportunities
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults / Whistle blowing
Infection Control
Effective Hand Hygiene
Risk Assessments
Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act (including DoLS)
Dementia/Learning Disability Awareness
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Fire Safety
Palliative Care and End of Life
Administration and prompting of Medication

Recruitment

Before candidates are employed by GEP Support Limited, they undergo a robust screening process. We strive to recruit not only experienced and skilled but also passionate and committed candidates. Our screening process involves carrying out various checks at all stages in the recruitment process and before a job offer can be confirmed. We will carry out the following checks:

Verification of identity
Right to work checks
Employment history
Two references, one of which must be the present/recent employer
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks
Immunisation status