Training Hub – Leaders, Managers and Front Line Staff

Investing in Quality Care & Support:

High-quality social care begins with skilled, confident, and well-supported staff. At ARC Northern Ireland, we know that behind every person with a learning disability who is thriving, there is often a dedicated support team committed to getting it right.

That’s why our training programme exists — to equip the social care workforce with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to provide person-centred, rights-based care.  ARC NI Training Empowers Social Care Staff to Deliver their Best

Explore ARC NI Training Opportunities

Why ARC NI Training Makes a Difference

Supporting people with a learning disability is a skilled role that requires not only compassion but also professional knowledge, ethical awareness, and practical tools. ARC NI training is designed to help staff:

• Understand and uphold rights
• Communicate effectively with individuals using a wide range of approaches
• Provide safe, respectful, and inclusive care
• Recognise and respond to complex needs such as mental health, transitions, or capacity
• Promote independence, inclusion, and empowerment

Whether you’re a frontline worker, team leader, or manager, our training helps you grow your expertise and meet your responsibilities with confidence.

What’s On Offer?

We provide a wide range of learning opportunities, including:

• Core social care training (e.g. safeguarding, medication, human rights and restrictive practices)
• Learning disability-specific topics (e.g. communication, dementia, positive behaviour support)
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Capacity, consent and decision-making
• Train the Trainer programmes
• Bespoke training for organisations

Our courses are practical, up-to-date, and delivered by trainers who understand the Northern Ireland context. Sessions are available online or in person, with flexible options to meet the needs of teams and individuals.

Promoting Best Practice in Every Role

Good training does more than build skills — it shapes a culture of dignity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. By investing in ARC NI training, organisations can:

• Improve quality of care
• Increase staff confidence and retention
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (RQIA / NISCC)
• Strengthen outcomes for people with a learning disability

Get Involved

Training is available throughout the year and open to all individuals and organisations working across health and social care, education, and community services.

View the current training calendar and book online.

Or contact us to discuss bespoke sessions tailored to your team’s needs.

Together, let’s build a workforce that delivers not just care, but empowerment, dignity, and opportunity — for every person with a learning disability in Northern Ireland.