Community Upskilling & Job Readiness

Aims & Objectives:

- Raising awareness of roles in Health & Social Care
- Promoting local employment for local people
- Reducing barriers to entry through job-readiness training - skills development support for those looking to secure stable jobs

Target Audience: community members, unemployed, underemployed, those returning after a career break, ethnic minorities, 50+
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Project Delivery:

Part 1 - ‘Working in SWL Health & Social Care’ community sessions: 6 x place-based online sessions delivered in partnership with VCSE’s and Social Care Academy Hub. Covering: SWL Health & Social Care landscape, roles, how the VCSE sector can support, where to find roles, volunteering, and work experience opportunities.

Part 2 - Job Readiness Training

Previous Commissions: SWL ICB 2023- 2024: 9 courses (32 sessions) across SWL