CARE workers have been given a boost after winning a top training award for their innovative learning scheme.

Bluebird Care, based in Hove, won the Skillsoft Inspire Award for its new e-learning training programme for care workers, which trains staff in a variety of areas including the dementia, infection control and customer care policies.

Care home bosses say the award, for Best Compliance Initiative, comes as a result of the firm’s “continued investment in training and support for its staff” – including implementing the new system.

David Steedman, owner of Bluebird Care Brighton and Hove, said: “Providing the best support and training to our staff is at the heart of everything we do at Bluebird Care, and we’re thrilled to have been recognised for this with a Skillsoft Inspire Award.

“Our staff deliver the highest possible standards of care and service for our customers, and we’re proud of the results they achieve.

“Training for our staff goes on throughout their careers, so they’re always up to date with the best possible practices.

“Our award-winning, flexible approach including e-learning plays a key part in delivering the best service to our customers.”