
Training & Development
Investing in our team to deliver outstanding, compassionate care.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Symbolic Care Group, we are committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred care by investing in high-quality staff development. Our training and qualification programmes are aligned with CQC expectations and sector-recognised standards to ensure our team has the skills, knowledge and values needed to deliver outstanding care.
We provide a structured learning pathway including:
- Care Certificate training and support
- Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 Health and Social Care qualifications (RQF)
- Mandatory and statutory training aligned with Skills for Care
- Continuous professional development for frontline and leadership teams
- Specialist training tailored to diverse care needs and service types

Aligned with Quality Standards
Our programmes are designed in line with the CQC's key questions, supporting competence in:
- Safe practice and safeguarding
- Effective, evidence-based care
- Compassionate and dignity-led support
- Responsive delivery that meets individual needs
- Well-led culture focused on quality and improvement
With our training pathways and strong partner network, we equip our workforce with up-to-date knowledge, confidence and practical skills that meet regulatory standards and enhance the quality of care we provide. When we invest in our people, the individuals we support receive compassionate, high-quality and safe care they can trust.
To support high-quality learning, we proudly work in partnership with:


Oliver McGowan Training
At Symbolic Care Group, we are committed to promoting safe, compassionate and inclusive care for every individual. As part of our dedication to improving learning disability and autism awareness across the sector, we facilitate access to the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
This training is delivered in partnership with our approved training provider, Skills Provider Ltd, who are authorised to deliver the Oliver McGowan Training programme. Through this collaboration, we ensure our learners receive high-quality, evidence-based training that meets national standards and supports best practice across health and social care settings.
Participants will gain essential knowledge, enhanced confidence, and practical understanding to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people with dignity, empathy, and respect.
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