A group of 14 employees from disability charity Diverse Abilities had to quickly adapt their studies when the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

The group, who between them were taking Health and Social Care Level 2, Level 3 Residential Childcare Services, Level 3 Health and Social Care, and Level 5 in Management and Leadership, began their studies in 2019, but had to move to distance learning shortly after.

Despite having limited access to college or tutors, all 14 were able to successfully complete their qualifications.

Wellbeing and training manager at Diverse Abilities, Stephanie Vaughan-Mason, said: “I am so proud of everyone who has completed their qualifications during such a difficult time. Not only have they had to adapt to new ways of learning, but they have done it whilst supporting the most vulnerable people in the community during the pandemic.”

All Diverse Abilities staff complete mandatory, paid-for introductory training to get them ready to fulfil their role in areas such as safeguarding, moving and assisting, and medication training. Staff are also offered opportunities to enhance their career with further qualifications and training throughout their time with the organisation.

One of the employees, supported living deputy manager, Michelle Turner, said: “It was fantastic to be able to complete my qualification, despite it not being quite how I imagined it. We all quickly adapted to learning from home, and I can now use my new skills and knowledge every day at work”.

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/careers to find out more about career opportunities with Diverse Abilities.