Fully-funded
training for careers
in health and social care

It takes more than doctors and nurses to look after the needs of patients. There are many ways to enter an amazing career in the NHS and wider healthcare sector, no matter your qualifications or experience.

From directly supporting the work on hospital wards, to helping people in GP practices and in your local community – If you have a genuine passion for care and are willing to sign up for on-the-job training, a career in healthcare is one of the most rewarding and secure you can find.

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If you have a real desire to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged people in your community, a career in social care is waiting for you.

Regardless of your qualifications or prior experience, social care providers are always seeking caring, reliable people to support those in need throughout Southend. Whether it’s looking after the elderly or vulnerable children, or helping those with physical and mental impairments retain their independence and dignity, a career in social care can take you in many directions.

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From working in a children's home or residential care setting for adults, to being a supported living assistant, there are many opportunities to make a difference in people's lives. You will be responsible for supporting people who are physically or mentally impaired. Whether that's inside or outside of their homes, with both day-to-day living and social activities. A typical day could look like...

• Supporting one to one person centered care
• Organising life-enriching activities
• Promoting independence
• Reporting and escalating any concerns
• Working in a team

A care assistant helps an elderly person live a more
fulfilling life, providing essential day-to-day support with activities
such as getting dressed, taking medication, shopping and more in community care. Also you can become a care assistant working in a residential care home setting.
A typical day could look like:

• Supporting one to one care/multiple residents
• Providing person centered care
• Reporting and escalating any concerns
• Working in a team

Usually based in a care home, day centre, a person’s home or the wider community, an Activities Care Coordinator organises activities, entertainment and social events for those who need support getting involved. Day-to-day you could be:

• Talking to people who need care to find out about their interests
• Helping them take part in social activities
• Arranging day trips within the local area

A domestic assistant plays an integral role in a healthcare environment, whether it’s ensuring certain areas are disinfected, taking on general cleaning duties or working to a laundry schedule, the role can vary greatly depending on the organisation. A typical day could look like:

• Keeping to and delivering a cleaning schedule
• Creating a welcoming and homely environment for residents
• Reporting any maintenance or hazardous issues

Usually found assisting the chef, a kitchen assistant is responsible for ordering, procuring and preparing food. From providing meals and beverages in line with any special dietary requirements, to ensuring stock control and use-by dates are closely monitored, a typical day could look like:

• Ordering food supplies based on stock levels
• Supporting the chefs with food preparation
• Ensuring quality and hygiene control

Leading the kitchen, you will be responsible for delivering a full nutritious and delicious menu plan to suit specific medical requirements. This is a unique and rewarding position in the food industry. A typical day could look like:

• Ensuring all health & safety and hygiene standards are met
• Following recipe creation and presentation guidelines
• Working and communicating in a wider team to meet deadlines

This role is all about people and time management, whether that’s
helping with schedules and rotas, answering the phone, maintaining good relationships with clients or keeping digital records up-to-date. An office coordinator keeps everything running smoothly. A typical day could look like:

• Greeting and assisting guests and carers
• Ensuring quality and compliance
• Providing integral administrative support

Our thriving community of volunteers aims to reach Carers early on in their caring role and connect them to our local Care providers. This role is for those who can spare some time to make a huge difference in the Care sector. Roles include:

• Working in a residential/Nursing home
• Working in a Community Day Centre or in the Community
• Working in a Supported living setting
• Working with your Local NHS