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29/10/2024   New Scheme to Attract People into Social Care Work

The Lincolnshire Care Association is offering people in the East Lindsey area a fantastic opportunity to ‘step into’ social care.

We are running a FREE programme to start your first steps along the Health and Social Care Career Pathway, and into a rewarding job, where you can make a difference to the lives of others.

‘Step into Care’ is an opportunity for the people of East Lindsey to hear from those who already work in social care, through insightful talks and first-hand work experiences.

We will help you have an understanding of what is available, help you build on your confidence, enhance your employability skills, from CV’s, applications and interview experience from employers and help you to gain relevant qualifications, which will help you into the role most suited to you.

Who is this programme for?

This is for anyone in the East Lindsey and Coastal region, from 18 plus, who is thinking about returning to the world of work or looking for a new career opportunity within the Care Sector.

How long is the programme?

The programme is up to 14 weeks, depending on what you need. There will be individual meetings, group work and work experience. You will also be invited to attend a job fair to meet a variety of employers. You will be supported throughout the process.

What qualifications are available?

We will help you gain Industry standard qualifications like; Basic Life Support, understanding Safeguarding, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Hand Hygiene and start you on the process of other standards required within the care sector, that help you be the best in whatever role you undertake.

There is more to social care than meets the eye. Job opportunities that the scheme can help open include cooking, cleaning, office staff work, support worker and much more. We will help you understand what each role involves and the positive impact you can make in supporting others. There is flexibility in the different Care sector roles to fit around your lifestyle.

Melanie Weatherley MBE, Chair of the Lincolnshire Care Association, said: “We are excited to be delivering Step into Care in the East Lindsey area and look forward to showcasing the amazing opportunities available within the care sector.

Alongside gaining valuable experience in social care, the project will help ease your transition into work. It will offer you help with job applications, prepare you for interviews and build up your skills.”

To express your interest in the free programme, please fill in this short form.