Health & Social Care Skills Bootcamp
Designed by employers, for employers
Looking to build a career that changes lives — including your own? Our Skills Bootcamp in Health & Social Care is a fast-track, practical training programme designed with real employers to help you get job-ready in just a few weeks.
You’ll gain the skills and confidence to step into entry-level care roles, with the support of local employers who are ready to meet and hire people like you.
At Skills-UK, we believe in New Skills. New Mindset. New Opportunities. — and this Bootcamp is your first step towards all three.
What You'll Learn
During the Bootcamp, you’ll cover key topics such as:
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Understanding the role of a care worker
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Person-centred care and professional boundaries
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Communication skills and working with others
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Infection prevention and control
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Health and safety in a care setting
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Safeguarding adults and reporting concerns
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Equality, dignity, and respect in care
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Employability skills: CVs, interviews and workplace expectations
Why Choose This Skills Bootcamp?
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Free for eligible learners (funded by Kirklees Council and WYCA)
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Developed with care providers and employers across South Yorkshire
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Includes hands-on training, job preparation and support
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Guaranteed interview with one of our partner care employers
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Real opportunities for sustained employment and progression
This programme is about more than training — it’s about starting a meaningful career with purpose.
Built in Partnership with Local Employers
We work closely with a range of local care service employers — including care homes, domiciliary care providers, reablement teams, and supported living services.
Learners who complete the Bootcamp will receive a guaranteed interview with one of our trusted employer partners. For the right candidates, this often leads to real job offers and long-term employment within the adult social care sector.
Who Can Join This Skills Bootcamp
This free Skills Bootcamp is for those ready to start a career in adult social care.
You can apply if you:
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Are 19 or over
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Have the right to work in the UK and lived here for the past 3 years
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Are unemployed, self-employed, or looking to change or progress your career
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Are genuinely interested in care work
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Are motivated, reliable, and keen to learn
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Can commit to all sessions and follow-up activities
If you're employed and your employer is supporting your place, a small fee may apply. We’ll check your eligibility when you sign up.
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