3 Week training programme in Routes to Care from Wheatley Foundation
Brief Summary: Accredited training opportunities
- If successful guaranteed interview with Wheatley Care or other providers (Full time, Part time & Relief) -
- Provides a clear pathway into careers within the health and social care sector
- Introduces the values and behaviours expect
This is a free event
Location: Week 1&3 Wheatley Homes East, 8 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL. Week 3 – varied placement venues
What Will Be Covered:
Safeguarding & Induction
- Roles, responsibilities & SSSC
- Adult Support & Protection
- Child Protection
- Interactive Table Talks and Team Leaders
First Aid Training
- Emergency First Aid (full day)
Safety Intervention
- MAPA training (delivered by APEX)
Equality & Safety
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Fire Marshall Training
Suicide Awareness (Accredited)
- Full certified training delivered internally
Mental Health First Aid
Employability & Wellbeing
- Financial Wellbeing support
- Jobtrain & Interview preparation
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Extra Support
- Mock interviews before you apply
- Ongoing guidance throughout the programme
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Course Details
- Duration – 3 weeks (4 days per week)
- Week 1&3 Wheatley Homes East, 8 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL. Week 3 – varied placement venues
- Start & End time 9:30am – 4pm
- Start date October 2026
- Expenses £15 per day
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Requirements
- Right to work in the UK (In‑date passport, birth certificate and National Insurance number, or Home Office online check for non‑UK citizens)
- Proof of address for the last 6 month (Required)
- ESOL Level 3 Reading and Writing in English (Required for non‑native English speakers)
- Driving licence (Desirable)
Contact Donna Layden on 07557 204 345
donna.layden@wheatleyhomes-east.com
