Discover what you should cover during week one of your induction to ensure your new starter feels they've made the right career choice and are getting to know the workplace, team and role better.
Building confidence, connection and capability. The first week is an important stage in your new starter’s induction journey. It is an opportunity to help them feel they have made the right career choice, while continuing to build their understanding of the workplace, their team and their role.
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Use the week one checklist to make sure your induction plan covers the key activities and conversations recommended during your new starter’s first week.
Learn more about what we recommend you focus on around:
Continue to build a sense of belonging throughout your new starter’s first week by creating opportunities for connection, support and relationship building.
The time colleagues spend with new starters during this early stage can have a significant impact on their experience, confidence and decision to stay.
Making wellbeing a priority from the start helps new starters feel supported and valued. Take time to discuss emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, and make sure they understand where they can access support.
Wellbeing should be a regular part of conversations, supervision meetings and one-to-ones not just something discussed when concerns arise.
Use our wellbeing resources to support your staff.
Building networks
Help your new starter understand how they can connect with colleagues, communities and support networks within your organisation. During their first week, introduce opportunities to build relationships through:
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local communities
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staff networks
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WhatsApp groups
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social media channels.
Share information about relevant networks and support groups they may want to join such as registered manager or deputy manager networks from 91福利, or diversity networks in your area.
For new starters who are unfamiliar with the local area, consider providing a welcome tour and information about useful local services and facilities, such as shops, places of worship, banks, post offices, community services and local attractions.
Supervision helps new starters understand their role, feel supported and know what is expected of them throughout their induction and probation period.
Your pre-arrival planning should identify how your new starter will be supervised and how their progress will be reviewed. Be clear about:
During week one you should arrange an initial supervision meeting to:
Our supervision guide provides further information on how effective supervision can support your new starter.
Week one is the time to set clear expectations about the learning and development your new starter needs to complete.
This may include mandatory and statutory learning, such as the Care Certificate Standards, Manager Induction Standards or role-specific training requirements.
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