If   you are a caring person, enjoy helping others and have  good communication skills then a career in care may be for you.  As a Springboard trainee you can study for relevant qualifications while gaining hands on experience in either a hospital or a nursing/residential  home for the elderly.

We offer placements across the North East in a working / learning environment that will help you gain experience and achieve your qualification. 

Together this could help you towards a career in the care sector.

What will you do?

• Personal Care - assisting at meal times

• Assist staff with their daily duties

• Escort clients / patients

• Be involved with social activities

• Talk to clients

• Make beds

Your entitlement:

• You may be entitled to an EMA + bonuses and may also be entitled to travelling expenses

• Ongoing support throughout the programme

• One-to-one support where needed

Qualifications:

City & Guilds Health and Social Care NVQs Level 2 and Level 3, Technical Certificates and Key Skills, as well as other qualifications available to help you gain a career in Healthcare. You will usually spend four days each week in your placement and one day at Springboard working towards your apprenticeship.

What you need to do next...

To request further information or to reserve a place on this course contact Sue Johnson at our Rivergreen office  on  (0191) 5155323 or email us at info@springboard-ne.org