Our Induction Programme

Last updated 20 October 2021

Our Induction Programme is aligned to the Appointment Support Procedure for existing employees placed into a new role and the Probationary Period for new starters to the organisation.

Your local induction will follow the Workplace Induction Checklist and your manager will guide you through.  

Inducting in a remote/hybrid working environment
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Induction training that all new staff must do

The induction learning and development programme is a series of short elearning modules and virtual training sessions on essential themes and information. It has been designed to fit into your normal working day and is easy to access and to complete. 

• Welcome session with the Chief Executive (Teams)
• Introduction to Brighton and Hove City Council 
• Fair and Inclusive Mandatory Briefing (Teams)
• Using Microsoft Teams
• Returning to workplaces
• Equality and Diversity
• Display Screen Equipment
• Policies and Support
• Information Governance
• Health and Safety
• Fraud Awareness
• Making your computer easier to use - Ease of access and assistive technology
• Customer Service briefing for new staff (Teams)

Additional induction training for new managers

If you're a new manager, our extended induction programme is just for you. It's aimed at newly recruited managers and existing employees who have recently changed job roles.

It contains mandatory training that must be completed - find out more here

Specialist induction

In addition to the above induction programme, staff in certain services have additional induction requirements:

Orbis
Welcome to Orbis!


Adult Services
Care Certificate for Adult Social Care Provider Services
Adults Assessment Induction Guide

Families, Children and Learning
e-Induction to Families, Children and Learning