we help to improve social care standards

October 2010

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: rachael.ross@skillsforcare.org.uk

York Office:

Telephone: 01904 461050

Fax: 01904 461059

Email: yorkshireandhumbermail@skillsforcare.org.uk

www.skillsforcare.org.uk/yh

www.skillsforcare.org.uk