👋 Staff Onboarding Support
1️⃣ Download Welcome Letter
We’re delighted to welcome you to BrightPath Neuro, where understanding neurodiversity isn’t just a goal — it’s our mission. You're about to join a compassionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming lives through expert-led care, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're supporting clients, conducting assessments, or helping to shape our vision, your contributions will be truly valued.
📌 Please click the link below to download your welcome letter
2️⃣ Complete New Starter Checklist
Welcome to BrightPath Neuro! This New Starter Checklist is designed to guide you through the essential tasks and documentation required as part of your onboarding. It ensures that all necessary information, compliance steps, training, and induction components are completed to help you settle into your role with confidence.
📌 Please fill in this form
3️⃣ Verify Mandatory Training
At BrightPath Neuro, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred care. As part of our onboarding process, all new staff members must complete a series of mandatory training modules. These modules ensure that every team member is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely, ethically, and effectively within our services. The form below serves as an official record confirming whether these training requirements have been fulfilled.
📌 Please complete this form
4️⃣ Distribute Policies & Handbook
As part of the onboarding process at BrightPath Neuro, all new staff members must be provided with key policies and the staff handbook. These documents outline our values, expectations, procedures, and your rights and responsibilities as an employee. This form serves as a formal record confirming that these documents have been received, read, and understood.
📌 Please click the link to complete the form
5️⃣ Induction
At BrightPath Neuro, we believe a warm and well-structured induction is the first step to helping you feel supported, informed, and confident in your new role. All new staff must attend an induction, which can be scheduled remotely or face-to-face depending on your role and preference. This session introduces you to our values, working practices, systems, and the support available to help you succeed.
Please complete the form below to book your induction slot.
📌 Please click the link to complete the form
6️⃣ Probation Period
At BrightPath Neuro, all new employees are subject to a six-month probationary period. This period is a key part of the onboarding process and allows both you and the organisation to ensure that your role is the right fit and that you're supported to meet performance expectations.
Length of Probation:
6 months from your official start date.
Purpose:
To assess performance, professionalism, attendance, role suitability, and conduct.
Support Provided:
You will receive ongoing supervision, training, and feedback throughout this time.
Review Structure:
- Mid-Probation Review (around 3 months)
- Final Probation Review (at 6 months)
Possible Outcomes:
- Confirmation of permanent employment
- Extension of probation (if further support or assessment is needed)
- Termination of employment (if expectations are not met)
It’s important to communicate openly with your manager throughout your probation. If you have concerns or need additional support, don’t hesitate to ask.
Please complete the form below which confirms that you understand and acknowledge the terms of your six-month probationary period at BrightPath Neuro. It must be completed during your onboarding to ensure clarity around expectations, support, and the review process.
📌 Please complete the form
7️⃣ Vehicle Use Declaration
All BrightPath Neuro employees who drive a personal vehicle for work purposes must complete a Vehicle Declaration Form. This is a vital part of our commitment to safety and compliance, ensuring that any vehicle used for work-related travel is legally roadworthy, insured, and appropriately maintained.
By completing this form, you confirm that:
- Your vehicle has valid MOT, tax, and insurance (including business use if required)
- You hold a valid UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle
- Your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use for work activities
🔒 Important:
If you do not drive or do not use a vehicle for work, you are not required to complete this form. Please ensure this form is completed as part of your onboarding process or whenever there is a change in your driving status or vehicle details.
📌 Please complete the form below
8️⃣ Lone Working Risk Assessment Form
At BrightPath Neuro, the safety of our staff is paramount — especially for those working independently in the community, client homes, clinic spaces, or remote settings. To ensure that all risks are identified and managed appropriately, all staff members required to work alone must complete a Lone Working Risk Assessment.
This form helps us:
- Assess the safety of the environments where you work alone
- Ensure appropriate safety measures and communication protocols are in place
- Comply with our legal and duty-of-care obligations
🔒 Important:
If you are not required to work alone in your role, you do not need to complete this form.
The risk assessment must be completed during onboarding and reviewed regularly, especially if your working pattern or responsibilities change.
📌 Please complete the form below
9️⃣ Home Working & DSE Risk Assessment
At BrightPath Neuro, we are committed to ensuring that all employees — including those who work from home — have a safe, comfortable, and compliant working environment. As part of our health and safety responsibilities, all remote and hybrid workers are required to complete a Home Working & DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Risk Assessment.
This form helps us:
- Ensure your home workstation is ergonomically safe Identify any risks or discomforts linked to prolonged screen use
- Support you with any equipment or adjustments you may need
- Maintain data protection and lone working safety standards
📝 Who should complete this form?
Any employee who works from home on a full-time or hybrid basis. If you work exclusively onsite, this form is not required.
Please complete this assessment during onboarding or whenever your work environment changes significantly.
📌 Please complete the form below
🔟 Policy and Procedure Confirmation Form
At BrightPath Neuro, our policies and procedures are designed to ensure a safe, consistent, and high-quality experience for both staff and service users. As part of your onboarding and ongoing professional responsibilities, it is essential that all employees read and understand the policies that govern how we work.
By completing the Policy and Procedure Confirmation Form, you are formally acknowledging that:
- You have been provided with access to the relevant policies and procedures
- You have read and understood these documents
- You agree to follow them in your daily practice
- You understand that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action
🔍 This form supports our commitment to accountability, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. It must be completed during onboarding and may be revisited periodically as policies are updated
📌 Please complete the form below
1️⃣1️⃣Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
BrightPath Neuro is committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities we serve. This form helps us monitor and evaluate our progress toward equality and inclusion in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This form is mandatory for all employees but is not used as part of the recruitment or interview process. It is completed only after employment has commenced, and the information provided will not affect your job or career in any way.
The data is collected for monitoring and reporting purposes only. It will be treated in the strictest confidence and used anonymously to improve our practices around equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Thank you for supporting our mission to build a fair, respectful, and empowering workplace for everyone.
📌 Please complete the form below
🌟Staff Supervision and Support
1️⃣ Supervision
At BrightPath, we are committed to creating a compassionate and clinically excellent environment where all staff feel heard, supported, and professionally nurtured. Supervision is more than a routine check-in — it is a protected, purposeful space for reflection, growth, and open conversation.
Supervision Sessions provide the opportunity to
- Explore clinical challenges and practice-based decisions
- Reflect on personal wellbeing and emotional impact
- Share concerns, celebrate achievements, and identify development goals
- Strengthen accountability, resilience, and service quality
To ensure these sessions are focused and productive, we use two dedicated supervision forms. Each is designed to help you prepare thoughtfully and bring the most important topics to your session:
Clinical Supervision Form
This form is used when the focus is on clinical practice. It supports staff in raising concerns, reviewing complex cases, and reflecting on outcomes, progress, or interventions. It fosters clinical accountability, shared learning, and safe, high-quality care.
Reflective Supervision Form
This form offers a space for personal reflection, emotional wellbeing, and open dialogue with your manager. It is not performance-related. Instead, it’s an empowering tool to help you feel valued, motivated, and supported in your role. It’s a chance to talk freely, set goals, and consider your aspirations.
Before Your Supervision Session
To make the most of your time with your supervisor:
- Book your session in advance with your manager
- Complete the relevant supervision form ahead of time
- Decide whether you’d like to request a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
These sessions — and the forms that support them — reflect our belief that when our people feel supported, they flourish, and in turn, so does the care we provide. At BrightPath, your voice, wellbeing, and growth matter.
📌 Fill in the Relevant Forms (before attending your supervision session)
➡️ Reflective Supervision Form
📅Book Supervision Session Here
2️⃣ Annual Appraisal
At Brightpath Neuro, we believe that every member of our team is integral to the success and excellence of the services we provide. Our annual appraisal process is an opportunity for reflective practice, meaningful dialogue, and forward planning. It is a collaborative process that recognises individual contributions, identifies areas for growth, and sets clear objectives for the coming year.
The appraisal seeks to celebrate achievements, align personal goals with organisational priorities, and support professional development. At Brightpath, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, personal wellbeing, and shared success. Your appraisal is a positive and supportive conversation, designed to help you feel valued, heard, and encouraged as a vital part of our future.
This form is for the employee’s own reflection and record. The appraiser conducting the meeting will complete a separate appraisal form based on the discussion. Employees are encouraged to complete this form in advance and bring it to the meeting to support a meaningful and collaborative appraisal conversation.
➡️ Click here to find out how to prepare for your appraisal
➡️ Fill in this employee appraisal form and bring to appraisal
📅 Book Annual Appraisal Here
3️⃣ Create a Personal Development Plan (PDP)
At Brightpath Neuro, we are committed to the ongoing development and success of every member of our team. A Personal Development Plan (PDP) is a structured and supportive tool that helps individuals reflect on their current skills, knowledge, and aspirations, and to identify areas for future growth.
The PDP is not merely a record of training completed; it is a living document designed to empower you to take ownership of your career, set meaningful goals, and chart a path towards achieving them. It encourages you to align your personal ambitions with the broader objectives of Brightpath, ensuring that your development journey benefits both your professional practice and the people we serve.
Your Personal Development Plan will:
✨ Support self-reflection on your strengths and areas for development.
✨ Enable you to set clear, achievable goals linked to your role and career aspirations.
✨ Help identify training, learning opportunities, and support required to meet those goals.
✨ Provide a framework for ongoing discussion during appraisals and supervision meetings.
At Brightpath, we view professional development as a shared responsibility. Managers and staff work collaboratively to create and review PDPs, ensuring that they remain relevant, ambitious, and achievable. By investing in your development, we continue to foster excellence, innovation, and compassionate care across our services.
Your Personal Development Plan is your roadmap to continuous improvement — both for yourself and for the future of Brightpath Neuro.
Please complete this form thoughtfully and submit it. Your PDP will be discussed during your review meeting and used as a living document to guide your ongoing professional development throughout the year.
📌 Please use the link below to submit your PDP
4️⃣ Track Training & Development Progress
At BrightPath Neuro, we recognise that our greatest asset is our people. The quality of care, education, and support we provide is directly influenced by the knowledge, confidence, and reflective abilities of our team. Tracking training and development progress is not simply a matter of compliance—it is a meaningful investment in each staff member’s growth. It ensures that individuals remain up to date with best practice, statutory requirements, and innovations in neurodivergent care. Furthermore, it promotes accountability, nurtures ambition, and supports career advancement within a compassionate and skilled workforce.
Continuous professional development is central to our mission of delivering personalised, neuro-affirming services. Whether through formal training, mentoring, supervision, or experiential learning, every member of staff deserves opportunities to grow. Maintaining a clear, consistent record of these efforts strengthens the quality and safety of our service, and affirms our commitment to excellence at every level.
To support this ethos, the Training and Development Progress Form has been developed as a practical tool to guide meaningful supervision conversations, monitor ongoing training, and record development milestones. It provides a structured space to reflect on recent learning, identify emerging support needs, and set clear goals for future growth. By completing this form regularly, staff and supervisors together ensure that each individual’s journey is nurtured with purpose, clarity, and support.
📌Please complete the form below
5️⃣ Offer Opportunities for Growth
At BrightPath Neuro, we believe that personal and professional growth is a lifelong journey, not just a destination. We are passionate about helping every member of our team identify meaningful opportunities to expand their skills, knowledge, and confidence. Whether it’s through formal training, shadowing experiences, leadership development, academic study, or personal challenges, we are here to support your ambitions.
This Opportunities for Growth form is designed to help you reflect on your career aspirations, identify areas where you would like to develop, and explore the steps needed to get there. By completing this form, you will work collaboratively with your supervisor to shape a growth plan that aligns with your personal goals and the evolving needs of the organisation.
📌 Please complete the form below
➡️ Opportunities for Growth Form
📅 Book a supervisor meeting here (complete the form prior to attending)
6️⃣ Probation Period
Please list at least two referees, including your current or most recent employer. We’ll contact them directly to confirm your role, performance, and conduct.
📌 Add your referees here
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7️⃣ Informal Performance Discussion
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8️⃣ Performance Monitoring & Support Plan
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9️⃣ Formal Performance Meeting
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🔟 Disciplinary Action (if required)
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1️⃣1️⃣ Exit Interview
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1️⃣2️⃣ Ongoing Staff Feedback & Engagement
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👋 Staff Ongoing Support
1️⃣ Incident Report Form
At BrightPath Neuro, we are committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and transparent working environment for all staff. We recognise that, despite our best efforts, incidents can occasionally occur in the workplace. Reporting these promptly and thoroughly is essential—not to assign blame, but to ensure that appropriate action is taken, risks are reduced, and lessons are learned.
The Staff Incident Report Form is provided to help you formally record any workplace incident, whether it involves health and safety concerns, safeguarding, conduct issues, or other matters. By completing this form as soon as possible after an incident, you help protect yourself, your colleagues, and the people we serve. We encourage all staff to report concerns openly, knowing they will be handled with professionalism, respect, and a commitment to improvement.
📌 Please fill out the form below
2️⃣ Compliment Form
This is where you provide us with your personal details, work history, qualifications, and referee information. This form helps us assess your suitability for care roles in line with CQC standards.
📌 Fill in this form to apply
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3️⃣ Complaint Form
Once we receive your application, we’ll ask you to upload valid proof of identity and right to work in the UK (passport, BRP, visa, or birth certificate).
📌 Upload your documents here
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4️⃣ Freedom to Speak Up Form
We will guide you through applying for your Enhanced DBS check with barred list (if needed). If you’re on the DBS Update Service, just give us permission to check your status.
📌 Start your DBS process here
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or if your on the DBS update service click here:
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5️⃣ Safeguarding Concern Form
You’ll provide your full employment history for the past 3–5 years. We’ll review and follow up on any gaps over 28 days and request supporting evidence (e.g., travel, personal circumstances, study).
📌 Submit your work history here
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6️⃣ Holiday / Annual Leave Request Form
At BrightPath Neuro, we firmly believe that time away from work is essential for maintaining wellbeing, restoring energy, and achieving a healthy work-life balance. Annual leave is not only a right but an important part of ensuring that every member of our team feels valued, supported, and able to perform at their best.
To help us manage leave fairly and smoothly across the organisation, we ask all staff to submit an Annual Leave Request Form in good time before making any personal arrangements. This process allows us to plan ahead, maintain safe and effective service levels, and ensure that you can enjoy your time away without concern. We encourage open communication with your supervisor to coordinate cover where needed and to make sure your leave is fully supported.
📌 Please complete the form below