Welcome to Fast Track to Care training programmeThe Fast Track to Care 'training to become a carer' programme has been launched by the Vale of Glamorgan Council to help fill vacancies across the care sector.The fast-track training programme has been designed especially for people with little or no experience in care.
It may be the perfect opportunity if you: are a kind, caring personare looking for a career in care or to move into care from a different sectorwould like free training to help you gain a job in social care The scheme will recruit and train staff for more than 20 care providers operating in the Vale, as well as for roles with the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the programmeThe Fast Track to Care programme is designed for those with little or no experience in social care.Successful applicants to the training programme will, over the course of 6-7 days, receive the most essential training to work in either a home care or residential care role.
References, right to work, and DBS checks will be undertaken at the same time.
Upon completion Fast Track to Care graduates will be matched with vacancies in the Vale that best suit them, many of which will offer immediate start dates.During the programme you will receive: Accredited training that matches your preferred job roleA mentor to support you throughout the programmeCandidate matching to ensure the opportunities available meet your needs and skillsSupport post programme to aid your transition into employment in the sector Applications are being welcomed for a June 2024 intake to the training programme.For those who pursue Domiciliary Care and cannot drive The Vale will provide driving lessons and Fast Track driving tests (Terms and Conditions apply) or access to free electric bike loans.The programme has several compulsory elements that you are required to attend either in person or via virtual classroom on Zoom at a set date and time.
Other elements are completed via e-learning so you can do these at your own convenience or arrange a date and time to come and use one of our computers.
June Programme Date Time Topic Method of delivery Monday 17th June 2024 09.30 – 12.30 Dementia Virtual classroom via Zoom – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND Tues 18th & Wed 19thORWed 26th & Thurs 27th June 2024 09.30 – 16.30 Manual Handling2 day in-person course MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE SET OF DATES Manual Handling Training Room, Civic Office, Lower Ground Floor, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU Thurs 20th ORTues 25th June 2024 09.30 – 16.30 Emergency First Aid at Work1 day in-person course MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ONE DAY FAST: 305 Gladstone Road, Barry CF63 1NL Fri 21st June 2024 09.30 – 12.30 Infection Control Virtual classroom via Zoom – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND Mon 24th June 2024 13.30 – 16.30 Pressure Care and Tissue Viability Virtual classroom via Zoom – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND Fri 28th June 2024 09.30 – 12.30 Catheter and Stoma Care Virtual classroom via Zoom – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND 1 day between the 17th and 27th June At your convenience Medication administrationFood hygiene Level 2Safeguarding Group, A x3 separate 2-hour e-learning packages (6 hours in total).Can be worked on separately Further Information / How to ApplyClick "Apply Now" and provide your personal details - we'll call you back for a chat and to go through the application process with you.For further information on the programme please contact the Vale Social Care Workforce Development team: Further information on entering care professions can be found at Available documents