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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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Can you help to recruit and retain
apprentices?
 Spread the word about young people
and apprenticeships….
 Become a Mentor in your own
workplace….
Plenary…
• And finally…..how did you get on with
finding the answers to the quiz?
• Any more questions?
Contact Details
Rachael Ross
Telephone: 07815 429170
Email: [email protected]
York Office:
Telephone: 01904 461050
Fax: 01904 461059
Email: [email protected]
www.skillsforcare.org.uk/yh
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