Care UK is introducing an improved work experience opportunity, which is being piloted at its Silversprings care home in Thorrington.
Applications are now open, with a select number of places where secondary school students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old can join the care team for a work experience week in June 2024.
Head to the Care UK website before 29 April to apply.
Victoria Cole, head of resourcing at Care UK, said: “This new programme has been designed to show students the different types of care we offer, and to highlight how many types of roles are available in a care home. Regardless of their job title, each of our colleagues has the same goal – they work together to provide the best possible care to residents.
“We’ll be encouraging students who take part to give their feedback, so we can ensure this experience is as valuable as possible for all future participants with a view to expand the programme across our 150-plus homes in England, Scotland and Wales.
“We’re looking forward to inviting students into Care UK and showing them how colleagues work to provide fulfilling lives for residents and support their loved ones. We know life doesn’t stop when you go into a care home, and we hope that this opportunity will be the first step in a potential successful career in care for these students.”
