Apprenticeships are a great way to start or develop your career. Not only do you earn while you learn, but you also get to gain a qualification too. An Apprentice is employed and earning a salary from day one. They learn on the job with support from experienced colleagues and work towards a SVQ qualification. Apprentices are supported to experience other areas of practice to develop a deeper understanding of the sector. Many of the apprenticeship opportunities are open to anyone and any age, from school leavers or people seeking a change of career.
Meet Kara
“I started off as home care scheduler apprentice in 2013 after leaving school. I gained a SVQ 2 in business and administration over the 2 years in my apprenticeship and with the knowledge I picked up over the years it allowed me to secure a full-time permanent post”
Creating Career Pathways for Young People in Social Care
Supporting young people into careers in social care remains a key priority for the Partnership, and recent months have seen exciting progress in delivering on our strategic workforce actions.
We’re thrilled to announce the recruitment of 20 new Care Apprentices who have joined the HSCP this year and they will start their formal qualifications in February at Fife College’s Care Academy.
We’re proud to be investing in the future of social care by creating meaningful opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and thrive in this vital sector.
