Training & Resources

Training, Courses & Useful Resources

From care skills training and employment support to useful guides and local links — we have the resources to help you thrive.

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Training & Courses

Learn, Grow & Build Your Skills

We provide a wide range of workshops and training courses. All of our courses are running with support available by phone, email, online and via virtual meetings. Send us a message to book your place.

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Care Skills Training — Care Academy

Funded by Skills for Care, our Care Academy offers a new range of care training courses open to all — whether you’re new to care or looking to refresh your skills.

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Moving & Handling and Emergency First Aid

Practical training to help carers, PAs and employers build safer moving and handling techniques and stronger first aid confidence in real care settings.

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Employment Support Programmes

Free support for jobseekers, including job search guidance, free training opportunities and volunteering options. Delivered by our award-winning charity team.

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Employer Academy

Support for employers of disabled people. Learn how to transform your culture, recruit and retain people with disabilities, and build a more inclusive workplace.

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Looking for Work in Care?

Our award-winning team is here to support you every step of the way. Browse current job adverts, or join our PA Register with a copy of your CV and we’ll contact you as soon as a suitable opportunity becomes available.

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Useful Links

Curated Resources for Our Community

A collection of trusted external resources to support your independence, wellbeing and employment.

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AdviceCentral

Free advice in Central Bedfordshire covering benefits, debt, education, health, housing, immigration, employment and legal matters.

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DRC Roles

Browse paid roles, volunteer opportunities and trustee vacancies through the DRC Roles blog site.

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Disability Confident Scheme

Learn about the government’s Disability Confident scheme and how employers are supporting disabled employees.

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Jargon Buster

Clear explanations of common terms and phrases used in benefits, disability support and social care.

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25 Ways to Improve Your Wellbeing

Practical tips and strategies to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing every day.

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Care Standards Certificate

Find out about the Care Certificate — the professional care qualification we offer to people working in health and social care.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your training courses free? +
Many of our training courses and employment support programmes are delivered completely free of charge, thanks to funding from Skills for Care and other partners. Contact us to find out which courses are currently available and whether there are any costs involved.
How do I book onto a course? +
You can book a place by contacting us via phone on 01582 470 900 or emailing [email protected]. Alternatively use our contact form and a member of the team will get back to you to confirm your booking.
What is the PA Register? +
The PA Register is a list of people looking for work as personal assistants (PAs) in the region. If you submit your CV to join the register, we’ll contact you whenever a suitable vacancy comes up that matches your skills and location — so you don’t have to keep checking back.
Are courses available online? +
Yes. We offer a mix of in-person and online courses, including virtual meetings and online learning options. All of our courses are currently running. Contact us to find out what format is available for the course you’re interested in.
Who are the training courses for? +
Our courses are open to a wide range of people, including personal assistants, care workers, employers of disabled people, family carers, and anyone looking to enter the care sector. The Employer Academy is specifically aimed at businesses wanting to create more inclusive workplaces.
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