Career Development With Crossroads

New people join Crossroads for a variety of reasons.  Most commonly, it is because candidates want to work for a local charity, add social value to their community or empower people who are less fortunate to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Whatever the reason, the chance to work for Crossroads Gloucestershire provides a fantastic opportunity to learn key skills or gain valuable experience.

Our innovative induction and training schemes provide a fantastic platform for people at the start of their career or for those looking to switch to another profession.

Staff training and employee development includes access to the following certificated courses:

• Dementia Awareness Training
• Dignity in Care Training
• Mental Health Training
• End of Life Training
• First Aid Training
• Medication Training
• Moving and Handling
• Safeguarding Training
• Mental Capacity Act and DoLs Training
• Food Safety Training
• Infection Control Training
• Health and Safety Training
• Diabetes Training
• Epilepsy Training
• Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Additionally, employees have the chance to develop essential experience working with a range of people with different needs.  This can range from mobility challenges, advanced dementia and frailty to those who live in social isolation and in need of companionship and emotional support.

These qualifications and experiences enable people to develop a successful career within health and social care, leading to senior positions within our organisation or with one of our partners in the community.

We are also aiming to offer apprenticeships working directly with people out in the field or within our office in the future.  If you would like to be informed of future opportunities, please get in touch.