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Our Training

We invest in developing our people and supporting their growth.
We invest in training and professional development because it directly benefits the children we support.

Continuous learning is how we make sure our people have the most effective tools available to them.

At Stepping Stones Care, we invest in training and professional development because it directly benefits the children we support.

We offer structured training pathways and ongoing learning opportunities so you can grow your expertise while building a rewarding career and every step forward means improved support for the young people in our care.

“New staff members receive a comprehensive induction. This means that all staff receive consistency in their training and learning about the therapeutic ethos of the home.”

Ofsted
Everyone completes a three-week induction, but the training doesn't stop there.

Your Induction

Everyone completes the same three-week induction, combining nine days of classroom learning with three shadow shifts. What makes it different is that it’s taught by our own people – Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, and our clinical team – grounded in our homes and young people, not generic manuals. On average, 23 days pass between joining and working your first shift, giving you time to arrive prepared.

After Your Induction

Training continues with home-specific programmes tailored to the children in your care, plus annual refresher training that builds year on year. We run three development programmes for progression: Senior Development, Deputy Development, and Registered Manager Development – each mapped to the Career Progression Pathway so training and progression align. When we need specialist input, we work with a small, consistent group of external trainers who know our homes and model.
Training That Grows With You.

Training and development from day one and throughout your career.

Weeks 1-3

Induction

Over 3 weeks we cover 11 face-to-face courses, online learning at your own pace, and shadow shifts on the job.
Week 4

Home Specific Training

Following your induction, you will receive home-specific training tailored around the children in your care.
On Joining

Our STEPS Model of Care

Two full days on how we think, speak and act – revisited every year with refresher training
Every Year

Ongoing Training Courses

You’ll take part in 2–4 additional face-to-face training courses, shaped around what you and the children in your care need.

Senior Development Programme

A bespoke four day course in real-life leadership, for the people we see growing.

Deputy and Registered Manager Development Programme

12 bespoke days, plus Level 1 & 2 DDP training.
How Training Supports Your Career.

How Training Supports Your Career

See how our training and development programmes connect to the different roles and progression pathways at Stepping Stones.
Explore Our Career Pathways
Training and development from 
day one and throughout your career.
Kayleigh's journey at Stepping Stones Care

Kayleigh’s Story

Kayleigh joined Stepping Stones in 2021 as a Senior Residential Support Worker, fast forward to today and she’s a Dual Registered Manager, a testament to her hard work and dedication.

“I’ve remained at Stepping Stones Care for such a long time because the ethos within the company is really child-focused, and that starts from the support workers straight up to the directors, and the support we get here is really, really good.”

Kayleigh’s journey is a shining example of the growth and support that define Stepping Stones .

Read Kayleigh’s Full Story

Creating Pathways.
Changing Futures.

At Stepping Stones, we believe in investing in our people. We offer clear career pathways and a strong commitment to training and development, providing you with the ongoing support, skills and knowledge you need to deliver the highest standard of therapeutic care.
Explore Our Career Pathway

Creating Pathways.
Changing Futures.

At Stepping Stones, we believe in investing in our people. We offer clear career pathways and a strong commitment to training and development, providing you with the ongoing support, skills and knowledge you need to deliver the highest standard of therapeutic care.
Explore Our Career Pathway

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