Access practical guidance, checklists and resources to help adult social care providers deliver a structured, inclusive induction that supports confidence, quality care and staff retention.
A positive induction sets the foundation for a successful career in adult social care. The induction toolkit helps providers welcome new starters, build confidence and ensure staff understand their role, responsibilities and the values that underpin high-quality care.
A consistent and supportive induction helps new staff settle in, develop the skills they need and feel part of the team. It also gives managers the opportunity to identify support needs early, reinforce expectations and create a positive workplace culture.
The toolkit supports you to:
- create a welcoming and inclusive induction experience
- explain your values, standards and expectations clearly
- help new starters build confidence and competence
- identify learning and development needs early
- support retention by helping people feel valued from the start.
Each stage of the induction journey includes practical checklists, adaptable templates and links to useful resources to help you tailor the approach to your service.
National induction for health and social care
91福利 and NHS England have developed free induction resources for anyone starting a new role in health and social care.
The provides online learning modules and resources to help new starters understand the sector, develop confidence and feel connected to their role.
This toolkit includes suggestions for where the national induction can support your induction process. Users will need to for a free account to access.