The Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is delivered by The Sheffield College. This 4 week training course with a 1-2 day placement in social care has a guaranteed job interview for those who finish the course.
The training course covers:
The course was designed in collaboration with Skills for Care.
To take part in SWAP, you must:
No previous experience or qualifications required.
Course start dates are listed on our events page, with upcoming courses starting on:
To join the next training course, get in touch with your local Job Centre.
The Adult Social Care Sector Routeways programme provides a 10-day industry specific training course focused on enhancing employability. The programme helps prepare participants to secure meaningful paid employment with local employers in the adult social care Sector.
The training course covers:
Once you have completed the training, you can attend a work placement for up to 2 weeks with a local employer to provide practical experience and give you the opportunity to show that you are ready to work.
To take part in Sector Routeways, you must:
No previous experience or qualifications required.
Course start dates are listed on our events page, with upcoming courses starting on:
To join the next training course contact sectorrouteways@sheffield.gov.uk
No previous experience or qualifications are required for either course.
Enhanced DBS checks are provided free of charge for learners.
You will need to be able to provide a passport, driving licence or original birth certificate for an enhanced DBS check.
Skills & Employability South Yorkshire is delivered by Sheffield City Council and is part-funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
