Step into Work: Health and Care

Requirements 

• 19+ unemployed and in receipt of benefits 
• interest in pursuing a career within the health and/or care sector  

Content 

The programme will last 6/8 weeks and will be delivered on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9.30am and 2.30pm 

• week 1-5: taught sessions at the Learning and Skills Centre, learners will complete:  
  • Level 1 Certificate in Health, and Social Care will develop the learner's knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to work in the sector and includes units covering values and principles, communication, responsibilities of the adult social care worker, safeguarding, equality and diversity, mental health and dementia
  • the Entry Level 3 Award in Employability (NOCN) will give learners the skills and knowledge of preparing for employment and is made up of four units, Workshop session Action Planning to Improve Performance, Induction to Work, Applying for Jobs and Courses and Preparing for and Taking Part in an Interview. Learners will also create a personalised CV relevant to the health and care sector and gain the knowledge and skills required for interview, including participating in a real life mock
  • multiply to upskill learners in their numeracy skills required to work within a health or care setting
• week 6: learners will complete a one-week work experience within a care or health setting to give them an insight into the real-life workings and operations within an organisation. (this will be only offered to learners with 100% attendance & successful mock interview feedback). Learners not eligible for placement will return to class and complete a 5-day workplace confidence building programme  
• week 7/8: learner 1-1 (CIAG) to explore and support them with their desired job or career pathway within the sector
• learners will receive a travel pass (public transport only) for the duration of the full programme
• learners will be given a £20 supermarket voucher (during their work experience or workplace confidence building week)
• learners will receive a funded DBS check or reimbursement upon successful employment/volunteering

Assessment methods 

• written answers/workbook assessments