Northern Irish social care careers programme proves hit
A Prince’s Trust initiative called ‘Get into Health & Social Care’ has proved a hit with young people across Northern Ireland this month. The programme is aimed at young people
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All new healthcare workers will need Care Certificate from next week (England)
All new healthcare assistants and social care support workers in England will need to get a Care Certificate in their first 12 weeks of employment. The Care Certificate assesses the fundamental
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Social services apprenticeships being rolled out in Scotland
Skills Development Scotland is working with employers, schools and training providers to roll out apprenticeship programmes to senior phase pupils in schools across Scotland. Foundation apprenticeships are being introduced to
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Minister approves new apprenticeship standards for health
Skills Minister Nick Boles has announced that the new apprenticeship standards for healthcare support workers and assistant practitioners have been approved. Skills for Health, commissioned by Health Education England, facilitated
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First aid training to be made compulsory for new nursery recruits
New nursery and pre-school staff will be required to undertake paediatric first aid for the first time, under new government proposals. The new proposals will mean newly qualified staff with
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New award for those starting a career in Welsh care
A new qualification could have a major impact on improving the quality of care provided to people of all ages in Wales. Launched by the Care Council for Wales (CCW),
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Get involved in the Healthcare Apprentice campaign
In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2015, the NSA for Health are asking apprentices and others across the UK to celebrate being an apprentice in the health sector. With 20%
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New introductory course on caring for vulnerable children
A new online course called Caring for Vulnerable Children has been launched by Future Learn in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and CELCIS – Centre For Excellence In Looked
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Five reasons why a job as a carer can be a really fulfilling career choice
The caring profession is vital to the wellbeing of our society, and the people who work within it contribute disproportionately to the quality of life of some of our most
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10 apprenticeship placements up for grabs in Leeds
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit 10 new apprentices to join their clinical services. These will start in April 2015 and last for a year.
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