Training That Works for Care Homes and Domiciliary Care

Why choose ACI Training & Consultancy for your care staff training

Practical, role specific and compliant

We design care home staff training and domiciliary care training courses that fit practical shift patterns, authentic risks and the individuals you care for. Content aligns with CQC regulatory requirements and sector guidance so you can show evidence at inspection with confidence.

Flexible delivery that fits your rota

Choose on site training at your location or our Training Academy in Chepstow, virtual classrooms, or self paced eLearning. Blended options help you keep cover on the floor while meeting training needs.

Trainers who work in care

Our trainers come from frontline health and social care. Sessions are relatable, scenario based and geared to improve everyday practice, not just tick a box exercise.

Evidence you can share with CQC

You will get clear learning outcomes, attendance records, assessment results and certificates. We also provide guidance for supervision follow up, so learning sticks.

Core training for Care Homes and Domiciliary Care

Mandatory and refresher training

• Moving and handling of people
• Basic life support and CPR with use of AED
• Safeguarding adults at risk and safeguarding children
• Infection prevention and control including standard precautions
• Medication management and administration
• Mental Capacity and Consent
• Escalation of Concerns
• Fire safety awareness for care settings
• Health and safety in care, risk assessment and RIDDOR awareness
• Food safety and nutrition
• Record keeping and confidentiality including GDPR in care
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in care

Care Certificate and induction

• Full Care Certificate programme for new care workers
• Gap analysis for experienced recruits moving into regulated settings
• Assessor support and observation templates for line managers

Specialist and complex care skills

• Dementia awareness and person centred approaches
• End of life and palliative care
• Pressure area care and tissue viability
• Oral health in care
• Learning disability and autism awareness (Oliver McGowan Tier 1 and Tier 2)
• PEG feeding, catheter care and bowel care
• Tracheostomy care
• Diabetes including blood glucose monitoring and insulin injector pen administration
• Mental capacity and DoLS
• Behaviours that challenge and positive behaviour support
• Epilepsy awareness and rescue medication

Medication and clinical updates for senior staff

• Safe medicines administration and MAR chart best practice
• Controlled drugs handling and auditing
• Delegation and competency sign off for clinical tasks

How we deliver training for your team

On site training at your service

We come to you across the UK, or we can run the training at our Care Training Academy in Chepstow. Sessions are interactive with demonstrations, group work and realistic scenarios tailored to your client group, whether residential, nursing or home care.

Virtual classroom

Live trainer led sessions for dispersed teams, perfect for domiciliary care providers with multiple branches. Includes breakout discussions and digital resources.

e-Learning that complements practice

Short, focused modules with knowledge checks and completion records. Ideal for annual refreshers and induction building blocks.

Blended pathways

Combine e-Learning theory with a shorter practical workshop to minimise time away from care while maintaining hands on competence.

Built around CQC expectations and everyday practice

CQC looks for a well led culture where staff are trained, supported and competent. Our courses are written to help you evidence safe, effective and responsive care with people at the centre. We provide competency tools and reflective practice prompts that you can use in supervision and audits. Planning an inspection or action plan after one - we can map your training matrix to the Key Questions and Quality Statements so you are inspection ready.

Course outcomes you can measure

• Clear learning outcomes mapped to job roles
• Knowledge checks and practical competency sign offs where applicable
• Certificates with expiry guidance for your training matrix
• Management summary to support audits and CQC evidence
• Optional observations and workplace follow up for higher risk skills

Who we support in residential and home care

• Residential care homes for older adults
• Nursing homes
• Supported living services
• Domiciliary care agencies and live in care providers
• Extra care and housing with care schemes
• Reablement and step down teams

Questions care managers often ask about mandatory training and compliance

Do you offer mandatory care training in the UK for care homes and home care teams?

Yes. We cover the full set of statutory and mandatory topics for adult social care, with refreshers matched to recommended renewal cycles.

Can you help us with CQC compliance training and evidence?

Absolutely. Our content aligns to CQC’s expectations and we supply attendance, assessments, certificates and competency records you can show to inspectors.

How fast can we book training for new starters or an inspection action plan?

We can usually set up priority sessions within days. Tell us your deadline and we will propose a rapid schedule with blended options to cover gaps.

Do you provide medication administration training for carers and seniors?

Yes. We deliver safe medicines administration, MAR chart best practice and competency sign offs, plus advanced sessions for senior carers.

Do you train night staff or deliver weekend sessions?

Yes. We run early, late and weekend slots to fit shifts. Virtual and blended options keep cover on the floor.

Can we mix care home staff and domiciliary care staff in the same session?

Yes, provided the learning outcomes match. We will tailor scenarios to both residential and home care practice so everyone benefits.

How pricing works

Straightforward and transparent

Pricing depends on delivery method, group size and specialist content. We keep it clear and competitive with no surprises. Ask for a quote and we will suggest the most cost effective route to achieve competence and compliance.

Ready to build a confident, compliant care team

If you want training that is practical, inspection ready and delivered by people who understand care, talk to ACI Training & Consultancy. Tell us about your service and training matrix and we will create a plan that works around your rota and your residents or clients.