Start your career in care journey
Becoming a Care Worker can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. We are here to guide you on your journey to a career in care.
What qualifications do you need?
Working in care isn’t all about qualifications, it’s about your values and attitude towards the people you support. If you are motivated by supporting people and helping people to thrive, a role in care may be perfect for you. Your transferable skills and real-life experience could help to make an incredible difference by supporting people who need your help and companionship.
Learning on the job
The Care Certificate shows the minimum standards that should be covered as part of induction training for people new to health and care. Your employer will also make sure you are kept up to date with the latest legislation and best practice relevant to your role.
You may choose to do additional formal qualifications depending on your area of work or chosen career path. Your employer will often work with a training provider to ensure you are learning the right skills and working towards the right qualifications.
Already working in care and looking to develop further?
If you already work in health and social care, there are even more opportunities for you to progress in your career.
Key skills
To work in health and care, you’ll need a few essential skills, including:
- Basic English
- Basic numeracy skills
- Clear communication
- Accurate note-taking
- Basic computer skills
- Teamworking
- Problem-solving
Training and qualification providers
In North Lincolnshire, we are extremely well provided for with our two main colleges offering health and social care courses and qualifications.
North Lindsey College
Offers a range of entry-level health and social care courses that provide a solid foundation for starting your career.
Visit the North Lindsey College website for further information on the courses offered.
North Lindsey CollegeJohn Leggott College
Provides vocational BTEC courses with placements — ideal for those beginning their journey in care.
For further details, visit the John Leggott College website.
John Leggott CollegeAdult Community Learning
Offers flexible daytime and evening courses to help you build confidence and improve essential skills such as English and Maths. Some programmes also lead to accredited qualifications.
Visit the Adult Community Learning website for more information.
Adult Community LearningUCNL
Offers higher‑level qualifications and specialist pathways that help Care Workers progress into advanced, clinical, or leadership roles.
Visit the UCNL website for details on available courses and progression routes.
UCNLIntroduction to Care Course
If you’re considering a career in care, the free Introduction to Care course is the perfect opportunity to find out more and help you decide if working in care is for you.
Delivered over the course of seven days, the course equips learners with the skills necessary to secure a job in the care sector. The training includes:
- The Introduction to Care Act
- Safeguarding awareness
- Medication training
- Dementia awareness
The Introduction to Care course also provides learners with the chance to shadow experienced Care Workers to put what they’ve learnt into practice, building their own confidence in the process.
Interested in this course?
Please contact Ongo on 01724 844848 or email recruitment@ongo.co.uk to find out more.
Introduction to Care CourseApprenticeships in care
Apprenticeships are government funded work-based training programmes for anyone aged 16 and over – there’s no upper age limit. They can be for new or existing employees and are a great way to enter or progress a career.
Combining study, on-the-job training and practical experience - you get to work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific qualifications and earn a wage for the time you work and study. For more information about apprenticeships, visit the following links:
- North Lincolnshire Council - discover more about learning opportunities and funding in North Lincolnshire.
- Find Apprenticeship service - search for apprenticeships on the Government website.
- Skills for Care - for more information about apprenticeships.
- Lincs4U - for more about careers and courses.
- Becoming an apprentice - more information on how apprenticeships work.
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