Training and education

You can access training and education pathways to help you further your career and build on new skills to help you in your job. Employers will help to support you through your training so you can achieve your higher education goals.

At the beginning of a new job position, everyone is shown the ropes with an induction and basic training. You are given the opportunity to work with someone who will show you the daily duties and offer insight and skills that will support you in your new care worker role.

You will complete certificates for safeguarding adults, food safety, manual handling, and specialised training depending on your chosen role, such as learning more about dementia.

There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and get the support you need throughout your training. 

Beyond the first set of certificates, you will be given the opportunity to take NVQ qualifications. This will further your skillset, allowing for greater responsibility and a higher income. Aside to moving up the career ladder, there is great satisfaction from gaining further personal development and higher education. In care, the reward is for the caregiver as well as the service user.

If you decide to dive into higher education while you work. Why not try the University of Cumbria for part-time study and part-time work. They offer a way to absorb your education while you support your community.

Click on the link, and use the search box to find care and nursing courses.

University of Cumbria   https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/

Cumbria offers a number of options for adult learning. When it comes to building your career it couldn't be simpler. Follow the links to see what is on offer and what works for you. Why not revisit English and Maths?

One subject that can feel a bit daunting at first but helps with everyday life as well as work: Information Technology or 'IT'. You can start with basic Digital Skills such as word processing and simple data input.

Click on the link to find out what helps you progress with your new career:

Adult Learning   https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk

Employability   https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk/subjects/employability.asp

English   https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk/subjects/english.asp

Maths  https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk/subjects/maths.asp

Digital skills  https://adultlearning.cumbria.gov.uk/subjects/digital.asp