Training and Development
Successful integration into society and all its demands for children can only be achieved with the support of carers who possess the appropriate skills, knowledge and attitude.
With this in mind Keilhill Children Services make considerable annual investments in the training and professional development of the entire team.
We have a high adults to children ratio.
Training courses cover a wide range of relevant subjects and are always facilitated by expert trainers.
Scottish Social Services Council state that all carers are required to attain SVQ 3 Health and Social Care or associated care award plus a Higher National Certificate in Social Care or associated care certificate.
All carers are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council.
Induction Program
New team members are supported through the week long induction program by the senior team members and it is a major focus of the supervision process during the first 12 months of employment. Induction week involves demonstrating an understanding of residential care, the objectives and function of the home, relationships with children and other external parties, responding to crises, sanctions and control and a basic knowledge of our therapeutic ideal.
The program affords new team members the time to become properly orientated with the requirements of the home and legislation.
Ongoing Training
We operate a comprehensive training program with mandatory courses intended to meet the specific requirements of the children in our care. Courses include: Facilitating Developmental Attachment and Management of Associated Behaviours; Theories of Transactional Analysis as an aid to communication. An understanding of the importance of play. Lifespace Work, Stress Management; Assertiveness; Social Pedagogy and a host of other learning that help us to understand why children behave as they do.
Our staff group are trained to work with Reactive Attachment Disordered children and have had successful outcomes over the past 4 years with local placing authorities. We feel this is one of our specialities which may be of use to you.
Currently within our team we have adults who hold SVQ4, SVQ3, Higher National Certificates, Registered Managers Awards, Dip. Child Forensic Psychology and Law, Dip. Counselling Therapy, Teaching Certificate, Adult Trainers Certificate, Dip. Social Work, BA Psychology.
We are inspected by the Scottish Care Inspectorate for the Regulation of Care. Our reports are available for inspection on the Care Inspectorate website.
Currently within our team we have adults who hold SVQ4, SVQ3, Higher National Certificates, Registered Managers Awards, Dip. Child Forensic Psychology and Law, Dip. Counselling Therapy, Teaching Certificate, Adult Trainers Certificate, Dip. Social Work, BA Psychology.
We are inspected by the Scottish Care Inspectorate for the Regulation of Care. Our reports are available for inspection on the Care Inspectorate website.