Our Staff

All staff receive induction training. This continues until the new member of staff is confident and competent to manage tasks alone. Induction takes the form of shadowing an experienced support worker throughout the shift. Regular supervision is provided by the home manager and staff are encouraged to discuss any aspect of their work that may be troubling them. Training is provided and ongoing. After completing a satisfactary probationary period, staff are require to commit to an NVQ course if they have not already completed one. Mandatory course such as Health and Safety, Medication and Moving & Handling are provided within the first six months of employment.

Staff at Unicorn Projects are encouraged to fulfil their own potential and enhance their career prospects through ongoing training.

Unicorn Staff commit to:

• Team building
• Holistic approach to care
• Commitment to high standards
• Expertise in Mental Health
• Crisis intervention management
• Support for challenging behaviour
• "A can do" philosophy

"People first" -

1. Respecting personal space and privacy.
2. Considering and finding a balance between risk, decision making and personal choices.
3. Respect of the individual. Crisis prevention.
4. Acknowledgement of Human Rights and adherence to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
5. Facilitating development of personal potential.
6. Valuing people as unique individuals.

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