Two new apprenticeship standards for adult social care
Two new apprenticeship standards for adult social care in England have been announced by Nick Boles MP, Minister of State for Skills and Equalities. It is the culmination of months
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Choosing a career in Scottish social services
If you’re looking for a career for life which makes a positive difference, then a job in social services is for you. There are opportunities to progress, have an important
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Ambassadors visit NI students to promote careers in care
Three Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Ambassadors visited Fort Hill College, Lisburn this week to speak to students interested in a career in early years and childcare. Janine McEvoy
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Apprenticeship Guide: Youth Work
This Apprenticeship is about helping young people fulfil their potential through personal and social development. This is about providing young people with challenges and new experiences, but allowing them to
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Apprenticeship Guide: Health and Social Care
This Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job roles on two pathways: the adult social care pathway and the health care pathway. This could mean working in the NHS, the
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Apprenticeship Guide: Custodial Care
Custodial Care Services play a crucial part in the day-to-day running of the Justice System. For this Apprenticeship, apprentices will work as Prison Officers or Prison Custody Officers in prisons
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OU short course for those considering a career in social work
The Open University (OU) have developed a short course that will introduce you to the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the knowledge and theory associated
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Apprenticeship Guide: Children and Young People’s careers in England
This Apprenticeship is for people who work with children – from birth to 16-year-olds (and their families) – in settings or services whose main purpose is children’s care, learning and
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Northern Ireland student guide to mental health
The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland has produced a new booklet to help students cope with mental health problems. ‘Mind your head’ is full of practical tips and information
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500 Modern Apprentices announced for NHS Scotland
Scottish Health Secretary, Alex Neil, has announced 500 new Modern Apprentices will be recruited across the NHS in Scotland during a visit to Ninewells Hospital. The commitment to employ a
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