Bath Community Care Limited

It is our policy to encourage staff to improve their skills so that they become more confident and therefore more effective at their work.

All staff receive a full induction designed to familiarise them with our operating procedures. Further training designed by Skills For Care (formerly TOPSS) especially for induction of new care workers into social care is given. This includes a significant theory element designed to stimulate and improve overall awareness and the importance of promoting the rights of individuals as well as other sections that cover the practicalities of First Aid, Moving and Handling Skills and Basic Food Hygiene.

Care staff are encouraged to participate in the NVQ Level 2 training programme which is designed to increase their understanding of the issues surrounding the provision of care for the elderly. Opportunities exist to extend this training to NVQ level 3 and beyond if required.

Tony Crabb completed a Higher National Diploma in Business Studies (sponsored by Cadbury Ltd) over a period of 3 years in Bristol. This training included a combination of college based learning and practical work in various aspects of the business. Following this training he worked for the group in various capacities including Industrial Engineering Manager (Work Study), Personal and Industrial Relations Manager (Distribution) and Distribution Manager (South West of England).

After leaving Cadbury Ltd he developed, with a partner, a Workwear Rental Company (Alpine Workwear Services Ltd) which supplied amongst others, Cadbury and Pedigree Petfoods, from three plants in Bristol, Peterborough and Batley. This company was sold to Brooks Textile Rentals Ltd

Following his acquisition of Oriel Lodge in October 1998 he has obtained an Advanced Management in Care qualification (City and Guilds 325.3) and a NEBS Management Certificate.

Linda Norley has an NVQ level 4 in Care and Advanced Management in Care qualification (City and Guilds 325.3) and a NEBS Management Certificate.

She has extensive experience of managing care in a number of different and challenging environments. Now the Registered Manager for Bath Community Care Ltd, she is responsible for ensuring that the company meets the new National Minimum Standards for Domiciliary Care Agencies.

Terry Carrington helped to develop the company during its early stages and now manages the complicated task of scheduling care each week.

Experienced carers who are able to support both the management team and other carers.

Our carefully chosen, thoroughly vetted and trained carers can be relied on to provide a wide range of services, from the provision of personal care and domestic support to accompanied shopping trips. Arrangements can also be made to accompany clients to and from the hospital or the doctor's surgery