Pathways to Care - Free Training Course with Employability Bridgend
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17853_CBC |
Summary
Pathways to Care - Free Training Course with Employability Bridgend
Job description
What does a rewarding career in Adult Social Care look like?
We're back with Employability Bridgend with a course to support you to enter the field of Social Care and explore your passion for helping people in the community.
If you are a compassionate and thoughtful individual who is interested in pursuing a rewarding and meaningful career in care, then this course will be ideal for you. You will spend 2 weeks receiving free and accredited training which you can take with you into any future role, hearing directly from those currently working or receiving support in BCBC adult care services, and engaging in informative workshops to give you a real insight into the day-to-day of Bridgend's amazing Social Care workers.
This is a unique opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of the various roles in Social Care.
This course is designed to empower those who have little to no experience in Social Care, or for those thinking of making a career change, but we welcome applications from anyone with interest.
Have you cared for a family member in the past or wished there was more you could do to support the vulnerable in your community? Join us to kick-start a career in changing lives.
To register you interest, please complete the following form and note 'Pathways to Care' under the 'What training /qualifications are looking for and how would it help find work?' section. Once submitted, a member of the employability team will contact you to discuss the course in more detail.
To attend this course, you must be eligible to register with Employability Bridgend Services.
Registration Form
For further information, please contact Lisa.Salway-Smith@bridgend.gov.uk.
What does this programme involve?
FREE AND ACREDITED Introduction to Care Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Dementia Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Emergency First Aid Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Medication Skills Training
FREE Safeguarding Training
Interview Experience with real service managers
Wellbeing support and advice
Meet, hear from, and chat to those already working in the service.
Meet some of the amazing individuals you could support.
Our next programme starts on Monday 6th of October. You will need to be available from 9:30am - 3pm on most days.
Job description
What does a rewarding career in Adult Social Care look like?
We're back with Employability Bridgend with a course to support you to enter the field of Social Care and explore your passion for helping people in the community.
If you are a compassionate and thoughtful individual who is interested in pursuing a rewarding and meaningful career in care, then this course will be ideal for you. You will spend 2 weeks receiving free and accredited training which you can take with you into any future role, hearing directly from those currently working or receiving support in BCBC adult care services, and engaging in informative workshops to give you a real insight into the day-to-day of Bridgend's amazing Social Care workers.
This is a unique opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of the various roles in Social Care.
This course is designed to empower those who have little to no experience in Social Care, or for those thinking of making a career change, but we welcome applications from anyone with interest.
Have you cared for a family member in the past or wished there was more you could do to support the vulnerable in your community? Join us to kick-start a career in changing lives.
To register you interest, please complete the following form and note 'Pathways to Care' under the 'What training /qualifications are looking for and how would it help find work?' section. Once submitted, a member of the employability team will contact you to discuss the course in more detail.
To attend this course, you must be eligible to register with Employability Bridgend Services.
Registration Form
For further information, please contact Lisa.Salway-Smith@bridgend.gov.uk.
What does this programme involve?
FREE AND ACREDITED Introduction to Care Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Dementia Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Emergency First Aid Training
FREE AND ACREDITED Medication Skills Training
FREE Safeguarding Training
Interview Experience with real service managers
Wellbeing support and advice
Meet, hear from, and chat to those already working in the service.
Meet some of the amazing individuals you could support.
Our next programme starts on Monday 6th of October. You will need to be available from 9:30am - 3pm on most days.
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