Skills Bootcamp – Working In Health & Social Care

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. 

Join our Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp and explore the opportunities in this exciting industry. This program is designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kickstart a successful career in the health and social care sector. With the support of local employers, we offer invaluable work experience opportunities, ranging from a minimum of 1 day in a chosen route to up to 4 days for those undecided.

During the Skills Bootcamp, you will have the chance to engage with local employers who will share their first-hand experiences of working in their respective areas. This opportunity allows you to gain insights and ask questions directly to professionals from the health and social care industry.

The course will cover the following topics:
– Emergency First Aid at Work: Learn to assess emergency situations and respond effectively. This element will be certificated by Highfield
– Care certificate knowledge: Gain knowledge of the 15 standards on the care certificate.You will complete a workbook to demonstrate your understanding and present it to potential employers.
– Skills /Baseline observations: Engage in practical activities where you will learn vital skills such as accurately recording blood pressure, temperature, and assessing patients. This session takes place in our hospital simulation suite.
– Safe manual handling: Obtain a certificate in safe manual handling to prevent injuries when moving heavy loads. This element is certificated by Highfield.
– Introduction to understanding safeguarding: Acquire essential knowledge on safeguarding patients and identifying signs and symptoms. Understand how to safeguard yourself in the process.
– Understanding specific needs in health and social care: Explore various conditions that impact service users. Utilise simulation equipment to experience these conditions and learn how to provide effective support.
– Preparation for interview/interview skills: Prepare for job interviews by gaining insights into common interview questions and understanding what employers seek in responses.
– Tutorial/academic study skills: Receive valuable support on various topics, including letter writing, job applications, and computer skills. The session will be tailored to the your individual needs.

The course start date is Friday 20 September, then runs every Friday for 13 weeks up to 20 December. For more information and a full timetable please contact lesley.taylor@petroc.ac.uk.