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we help to improve social care standards

October 2010. we help to improve social care standards. 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.

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we help to improve social care standards

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  1. October 2010 we help to improve social care standards Promoting young people and apprenticeships in social care

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Can you help to recruit and retain apprentices? • Spread the word about young people and apprenticeships…. • Become a Mentor in your own workplace….

  11. Plenary… • And finally…..how did you get on with finding the answers to the quiz? • Any more questions?

  12. Contact Details Rachael Ross Telephone: 07815 429170 Email: rachael.ross@skillsforcare.org.uk York Office: Telephone: 01904 461050 Fax: 01904 461059 Email: yorkshireandhumbermail@skillsforcare.org.uk www.skillsforcare.org.uk/yh

  13. www.skillsforcare.org.uk

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