Training and Development

Crossroads Training and Development Services are designed to support our teams and wider community to be more aware of the challenges many people face, empowering them to provide more inclusive services that doesn’t exclude or impair people who live with a disability or other challenges. We carry out mandatory internal training to meet the highest of industry standards. This is supplemented by additional advanced training schemes, some of which are also available to external carers and organisations.  Find out more via the links below.

Career Development

Begin or develop a career in Health and Social Care with Crossroads Gloucestershire’s specialist training schemes and employee development programmes.

Dementia
Training

Development of your understanding of dementia and how it can impact people. This scheme is appropriate for businesses, voluntary groups, or unpaid carers.

Parkinson’s Training

Build your understanding of Parkinson’s and how it can impact people in different ways. This scheme is appropriate for businesses, voluntary groups, or unpaid carers.

Age Simulation Training

Expand you awareness of the challenges older people face with Crossroads Age Simulation Suit. Particularly relevant for businesses who are aiming to be more inclusive, or carers who want to build understanding of the challenges their loved ones face.

Volunteering Opportunities

Are you a student who would like to gain experience in Health and Social Care? Or would you like to give back to your community or support a cause close to your heart? Crossroads volunteers have free access to training, so these opportunities may be for you!