Short courses
We have a range of short courses covering a variety of social care subjects which vary in duration.
If you’re looking to develop or refresh your skills in aspects of health and social care, we are here to help. Our short courses are tailored to you and can be delivered online, or at a training room near you.
Our range of short courses are available to all Agincare care workers and teams and can be delivered in the care home or local office.
Our courses include 10 mandatory courses that all care workers must complete as well as a wide range of optional skills based learning.
If you are a Manager at Agincare and would like to book a course for your team, register today.
Our most popular courses
| Level | |
|---|---|
| Care Certificate (SAT) | 2 |
| Dementia Training | 2 |
| Moving and Positioning | 2 |
| Record Keeping (GDPR) | 2 |
| Safe Administration of Medication | 2 |
| Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults* | 2 |
If you are looking to develop new skills or refresh your existing knowledge in various aspects of health and social care, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our comprehensive range of short courses is carefully designed to meet your individual needs, ensuring you gain the most relevant and up-to-date training for your professional development.
Each course is tailored specifically to suit your requirements and can be delivered in a way that best fits your schedule. Whether you prefer the convenience of online learning from the comfort of your home or workplace, or face-to-face sessions in a training room located near you, we provide flexible options to accommodate your learning style.
With our expertise and commitment to quality education, we aim to help you build confidence, enhance your skills, and stay current within the health and social care sector.
Why Agincare Training?
Agincare Training are specialists in health and social care training, delivering high-quality apprenticeships and courses to teams across Agincare and other social care providers.
Rated Good by Ofsted
Endorsed by Skills for Care
2/3 apprentices achieve merit or distinction
Over 400 online e-learning modules to choose from
97% of apprentices feel confident in their role due to their apprenticeship
96% agree or strongly agree that Agincare Training delivers good quality training
I wanted to progress in my career and gain the qualifications I need. What I like is that they don’t set you up to fail. Agincare and Training Now work together to support you. They support you to succeed.
Laura, Registered Manager
Our team has undergone a groundbreaking leadership development program with Agincare. The program has enabled our experienced managers to lead and manage their teams with the utmost effectiveness. We have seen significant improvements in efficiency and overall performance, thanks to our newly gained knowledge and skills.
Kinga, Operations Manager
Your E-learning Platform
Our care teams have access to hundreds of mandatory and optional online courses through the Agincare Learning Pool Platform.
Registered Managers across our live-in care, home care, care and nursing home and supported living services can also request in-person training for their teams by contacting Agincare Training. Further training is also sourced within localities and with partner organisations as and when needed.
Frequently asked questions
Whether you are joining Agincare as a Registered Manager or Care Worker, you have access to funded training, apprenticeships and careers advice from Agincare Training.
All care workers will complete the Selection Assessment/Induction training prior to starting their employment. This is a three-day course covering the nationally recognised standards of the Care Certificate. Care workers are also required to complete mandatory training each year which is accessible through the Agincare Learning Pool platform.
Whatever stage of your career journey you are at, Agincare Training can support you. As part of Agincare you have access to their full range of learning opportunities and careers advice. If you already work for Agincare, talk to your line manager about what training you would like. They can then support you to find the right option and introduce you to the Agincare Training team.
Your apprenticeship will last between 15 and 18 months, depending on your contracted working hours.
You will have an Information, Advice and Guidance session with your Learning and Development Coaches before enrolling onto the apprenticeship. Within this session you and your Teaching and Learning Coach will both agree an end date for your apprenticeship. Following this, you will have ongoing sessions with your TALC to discuss your progress and work you need to complete.
All care courses are bespoke and are designed to meet your training needs whilst also suiting your schedule.
Short courses can be as long as half a day to a full week or as refresher training.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must:
– Have the right to work in the UK.
– Be 16 years or older after the last Friday in June of the academic year.
– Not be enrolled on another apprenticeship, or another funded FE/HE programme at the same time as the apprenticeship.
– Have a contract of employment with your employer and be paid at least the apprenticeship wage in your first year
All Agincare team members have access to funded apprenticeships, short courses and e-learning modules, provided by our in-house training specialists, Agincare Training.
In addition to this, our care workers complete mandatory training and refresher courses on modules such as:
– Medication Management
– Information Governance
– Infection control
– Moving and Handling
– Safeguarding Adults at Risk
Whatever your career ambitions, Agincare Training can support you to take the next step; providing opportunities to gain the qualifications and skills you need.