Live interviews for entry-level Health & Social Care roles!

• Are you 18-30 and looking for employment in Harrogate, Ripton, Scarborough or York?
• Do you want a career where you can make a difference?

This programme will help you explore a wide range of Health and Social Care roles on offer, and prepare you to get a job in the sector. Most of the available jobs are for:

• Care Assistant
• Support Worker

WHO: Young people aged 18-30 who are motivated to work in the social care sector, and ready to start right away! No previous work experience required.

WHEN: Taster Day (Thursday 28th January or Monday 1st February); main programme: 2nd-5th February (you must participate on all four days)

WHERE: Take part remotely from home using your phone or computer!

STEP 1 - GET READY

Once you sign up, we will get in contact with you (please answer your phone if you select it on the form!), we want to find out all about you, your skills, experience and why you would like a place on this programme. We'll book you onto a virtual taster day (27th January) to prepare you for the course and introduce you to the Microsoft Teams platform that we will be using throughout.

STEP 2 - GET HIRED

Days 1 - 3 (2nd - 5th February) are training based, with talks from employers and industry experts. They will help you gain a thorough understanding of the values and skills needed to work in the sector, and cover important topics such as safeguarding and communication techniques needed to thrive in the workforce.

You will also receive tailored support on building a job-relevant CV and learn how to succeed in virtual interview.

On Day 4 , you are guaranteed an interview with local employers for live vacancies.

Even if you have not been selected, you will get feedback and we'll help to find you other jobs in the area and work with you to get one.

STEP 3 - YOUR CAREER

We will continue to support you in all your applications. You will also have access to a dedicated Prince's Trust employability contact to coach you on your journey to employment for up to 6 months.

Don't forget!

• The programme is eligible for young people aged 18-30 who live within a commutable distance for jobs in the North Yorkshire area (Harrogate, Ripton, Scarborough, York).
• All the sessions will take place online. Ensure you have access to Microsoft Teams on a preferred device (i.e. phone, laptop, tablet)
• Be prepared to start work immediately. Before you sign up, think about how the current government measures will affect you and the people at home with you.

After registering your details, a Prince's Trust Executive will give you a call to check that you're eligible for the programme (i.e. you're aged 18-30 and ready for a new job) and invite you to the Taster Day.