we help to improve social care standards october 2010 promoting young people and apprenticeships in...
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we help to improve social care standards
October 2010
Promoting young people and
apprenticeships in social care
Aim of session
Dispelling ‘myths’ around
young people working in
care
Take a look at
apprenticeships -
what they are, the benefits,
how to access them
Busting the ‘myths’ about Young People
No legislation that prevents young people working in
care
Are allowed to do personal care
Are allowed to do moving and handling
Are covered by your insurance and Employment
legislation
Do sometimes bring knowledge and experience with
them
16 - 18 year olds can and do work in care
What is an Apprenticeship? Employment (employer has to pay a minimum salary
of £2.50 per hour) with' on the job 'training
Completing a recognised training programme
supported by Government funding
Involves an NVQ (level 2 or 3), a technical certificate
(knowledge), and key skills (Communication &
Application of Number), plus ERR (Employment
Rights and Responsibilities)
A range of apprenticeships available, e.g. care,
business admin, hospitality, catering, cleaning
Key to a successful apprenticeship…
You need….
An apprentice (interested person)
An employer (who will showcase care work, offers
a supportive environment and is willing to invest)
A training provider (quality training, reliable and
flexible to meet employer and learner need)
Benefits of employing an apprentice..
Skills shortages are one of the biggest threats to
our sector – ageing workforce, so need to attract
young people and ensure they have the right skills
Opportunity to harness fresh talent
Cost effective - learn on the job
Makes good business sense
Benefits of employing an apprentice..
Survey of UK employers (by Learning and Skills Council
January 2009)
92% said apprentices better motivated other staff and
increased job satisfaction
81% said employing apprentices generated higher
overall productivity
74% said apprentices were more loyal, remaining at
company longer than non-apprentices
Can all employers have an apprentice?
An apprenticeship should be a positive experience for
young person (and the employer!)
Training Provider works with Employer - check H & S,
and organise training programme, assessment,
support in workplace (mentor), progress reports
Contract between Employer, Apprentice, Training
Provider to ensure achievement
How to find an apprentice….
Talk to your local Job Centre Plus and / or the
National Apprenticeship Service
Use the free online Apprentice Vacancy
Matching service
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Ring your local Apprentice Training Provider
Can you help to recruit and retain apprentices?
Spread the word about young people
and apprenticeships….
Become a Mentor in your own
workplace….
Plenary…
• And finally…..how did you get on with
finding the answers to the quiz?
• Any more questions?
Contact Details
Rachael Ross
Telephone: 07815 429170
Email: [email protected]
York Office:
Telephone: 01904 461050
Fax: 01904 461059
Email: [email protected]
www.skillsforcare.org.uk/yh
www.skillsforcare.org.uk