Gateway to Care programme is a massive success for Training Now

Agincare’s training partner Training Now, alongside its international recruitment arm Agincare International, has successfully launched their Gateway to Care programme.

Gateway to Care is a four-week learning programme to prepare nurses for a career as Senior Healthcare Assistants in the UK, developed and overseen by Training Now and delivered by its partner T-Care in India.

The Gateway to Care programme has so far welcomed three cohorts of Senior Healthcare Assistants that have gone on to find rewarding employment through Agincare International.

Of all the care team members who have joined Agincare through the Gateway to Care scheme, 95% are still in current employment with Agincare. An incredible achievement for Training Now and Agincare when compared to the UK health and social care average of 31%.

Agincare is now working on a similar 12-week programme with partner providers in Sri Lanka.

Training Now specialises in practical social care, education and business apprenticeships nationwide. It also delivers bespoke short courses and professional qualifications. Training Now boasts a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and is also a Skills for Care endorsed provider.

Agincare took part in National Apprenticeship Week, recognising the hardworking efforts and achievements of apprentices across its care services. One of the featured apprentices was Lesley Pitcher, (pictured above) a Senior Care Assistant at the Canter’s Meadow Court extra care service, who benefitted from undertaking a Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3) apprenticeship with Training Now, which has led to her promotion to Field Care Supervisor.

Scan to find out more about how Agincare celebrated National Apprentice Week.

Agincare at the heart of the community

As well as supporting everyone who relies on our services. Agincare is proud to boost the local economy in the areas where it operates, employing 4,000 people in over 70 locations nationwide. Our teams play a full and active role in local communities, working closely with partners and fundraising for causes close to their heart. Our Directors take on voluntary roles in smaller local organisations where their valuable skills and networks can be shared.

Driving Regeneration And Boosting The Local Economy

Agincare’s Founder and Chairman Derek Luckhurst is the driving force behind regeneration projects around Agincare’s head office in Castletown on Portland. This includes the Tourist Information Centre, Crabbers’ Wharf holiday accommodation and the D-Day Centre.

Making A Real Difference To Local Good Causes

BACKING ARTS & CULTURE

Raina Summerson is Chair of the internationally acclaimed b-side arts organisation, and a Trustee of Eden Portland, an exciting project working in partnership with the renowned Eden Project team, which includes a unique visitor attraction.

Agincare Head Office Services Director Adam Luckhurst (pictured second from right, back) is Chairman of Weymouth and Portland Round Table, a registered charity made up of volunteers. This Summer, Adam and the Round Table are holding a family fun day, Summerfest, in Weymouth in aid of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and the purchase of two defibrillators for the town.