Our Team and Training

The strength of Ember Vale lies in its people. Our dedicated Staff bring experience, compassion and professionalism to their work every day. We recognise that supporting Young People through their transition to full independence and adulthood requires specialist skills and sensitivity and we invest heavily in training and development to ensure our team are fully equipped and work with strong principles which encompass Equality and Diversity.

We are committed to excellence through a highly trained, compassionate workforce. Our Support Staff are skilled in supporting Young People with generic needs, as well as those with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs and behaviours that challenge, using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and reflective practice to ensure every intervention is purposeful, respectful and empowering.

All team members complete a comprehensive induction followed by a structured professional development pathway.

This includes:

• Autism Awareness and Supporting Neurodiversity

• Learning Disabilities and Communication Strategies

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

• Attachment Awareness

• Mental Health and dual diagnosis

• Safeguarding Adults and Young People

• Life Skills Coaching and Motivational Interviewing

• First Aid

Staff receive regular supervision, reflective practice sessions and opportunities to attend specialist workshops and qualifications in Social Care Leadership. Our team also benefits from local partnerships with Training Providers and Health Professionals who deliver continuous learning on emerging best practices, including Autism Support and PBS refreshers.

At Ember Vale, we value lived experience as much as professional expertise. Many of our staff have backgrounds in youth work or care, allowing them to build genuine empathy and connection with Young People.