Welcome to Sheffield’s Care Academy

Our mission is to retain, recruit, and develop a strong social care workforce that delivers outstanding care for the people of Sheffield.

Be the missing piece

Sheffield CARES is a collaboration between health and care organisations. 

  • we offer job advice, work experience and apprenticeships in care
  • we offer learning and development opportunities including management, specialised skills, and leadership training
  • we promote best practices and innovation within care
  • we support staff to stay working within care
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“I love my job because it's so rewarding and fulfilling, like I’m giving something back to society. I enjoy meeting so many people from different generations and backgrounds and listening to their stories. This is a job I never thought I would do! I'm honoured to get to meet so many interesting people with so many fabulous stories from all walks of life. I feel that after losing my parents and grandparents, in some ways I’ve made them proud.”
- Amanda, Support Worker

Latest news

Sheffield Care Academy launch!

Thursday 24 October 2024 marked a significant milestone for the social care community of Sheffield as we officially launched the Sheffield CARES – Sheffield’s Care Academy at the Town Hall!

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Social Care Apprenticeships – kickstart or upskill your career!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and having a career in social care? Apprenticeships are one way into this rewarding sector – Be the missing piece in Sheffield.

There are currently 24,600 people undertaking an apprenticeship in social care, you could be one of them!

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Sheffield CARES Excellence Awards

Our Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate Sheffield’s diverse and compassionate carers.

Nominate someone who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to care before 12 November 2024!

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Sheffield Cares Excellence Awards

Unlock the Benefits of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set

The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is a free online data collection service that provides essential insights into the adult social care workforce across England.

If you're part of the adult social care sector, contributing to this valuable tool can not only give you a voice in shaping future policy but also help improve the quality-of-care services across Sheffield.

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Experience that helps for a career as a care worker

Becoming a care worker is a fulfilling career choice if you want to work in a helping profession. However, you must have the right experience to succeed. In this blog post, we will discuss the types of jobs that can help you prepare for a career as a care worker in the UK.

We hope that our insights will be helpful whether you are currently working in another field, or if you are considering a career in social care.

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Training and events

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The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP): January 2025

Monday 6 January 2025, 9.00am

This 4 week training course with a 1 or 2 day placement in social care has a guaranteed job interview for those who finish the course. Are you eligible? Sign up for the next training course today!

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Sector Routeways: February 2025

Monday 17 February 2025, 9.00am

This 2 week training course with a 2 week placement in social care, is delivered by Sheffield City Council's Opportunity Sheffield service. Are you eligible? Sign up for the next training course today!

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The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP): February 2025

Monday 24 February 2025, 9.00am

This 4 week training course with a 1 or 2 day placement in social care has a guaranteed job interview for those who finish the course. Are you eligible? Sign up for the next training course today!

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The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP): April 2025

Monday 14 April 2025, 9.00am

This 4 week training course with a 1 or 2 day placement in social care has a guaranteed job interview for those who finish the course. Are you eligible? Sign up for the next training course today!

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The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP): June 2025

Monday 2 June 2025, 9.00am

This 4 week training course with a 1 or 2 day placement in social care has a guaranteed job interview for those who finish the course. Are you eligible? Sign up for the next training course today!