1. Training and Information Day for Supervisors, Managers and Life Coaches working with Trainees.

2. Trainee Induction  Part-time in first month  Study Days built in  Mixture of core training and bespoke trainee scheme training  Placement Visits

3. Support Structure - supervisors  Arrange placement induction  Arrange learning opportunities to help develop competencies  Organise at least monthly supervision  Carry out 3 and 6 month reviews  Keep in touch with life coaches  Identify a buddy

4. Support Structure – life coaches  Is a requirement for all trainees  Aims to assist trainees to make the transition into work in the ‘social care sector’  Focuses on their feelings and thoughts about the impact that work has on their health, identity, self development, social networks and commitments.  Provides personal and career development

5. Support Structure – buddies Support with;  Who to contact in specific work- related situations  How to operate office machinery  Tips on the culture and procedures of the office  Insight into client base and client/worker relationships

6. Support Structure – buddies Won’t Support with;  Personal issues unrelated to their employment  Approval of leave/sickness  Appraisal/supervision  Allocation of tasks  Career development

7. Support Structure – L&D Manager  Organises and facilitates Induction  Facilitates quarterly reviews  Organises core training  Offers support to supervisors and life coaches  Will offer limited support in cases of placement breakdown

8. Support Structure – TR service user group  Act as a consultation group for TR  Act as a support group for participants  Offer support to TR to publicise issues

9. Support Structure Placement Team L&D Manager Conducts induction training and regular group review sessions with trainees. Trouble shoots if placement experiences difficulties. TR Life Coach Offers trainee support around the impact work has on health, identity, commitments, financial situation, stress levels. Buddy Trainee Placement Supervisor Service Users at Work Group

10. Flow of Support Placement Supervisor TR Life Coach L&D manager