Become a healthcare professional
through our fully-funded training

You could get a guaranteed interview in as little as 4 weeks

Change your life in just 4 weeks with our Pre employment training programme

The healthcare industry is in high demand, with many different roles needed across a range of areas. Whether that's providing integral admin support in an office, working closely with someone that has learning disabilities, or being there for someone suffering with their mental health – there are so many opportunities for a meaningful, rewarding career as a healthcare professional. Our fully-funded programme will give you the sought-after skills that our healthcare providers are looking for, including First Aid and Mental Health training.

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All the skills you need
We deliver our programmes in partnership with our healthcare partners.
Pound sterling
Absolutely no cost to you
Our fully-funded training programme will get you on the right path.
Time
Guaranteed interview in as little as 4 weeks
We’ll put you in front of some of the leading healthcare providers.
Plus
We’ll get you work-ready
Get the skills you need to work in a professional healthcare environment.
Direction
We support you all the way
Mentoring and mediation is available for up to 3 months into your employment.
Fast forward
The chance to shape your future
Your career could take you anywhere, including towards an NHS-accredited degree.

The programme is likely to include...

Week 1 An introduction to healthcare
  • Registration
  • Introduction to types of healthcare
  • Healthcare opportunities and entry points
  • The expectations and responsibilities of a healthcare professional
  • Values-based recruitment and myth busting
  • Information Advice and Guidance (IAG)
  • Personalised signposting
  • Suitability for care review and next steps
  • Safeguarding level 1
  • Food Hygiene accredited course
  • Makaton Awareness
  • Dementia and Learning disabilities awareness courses
  • Managing Anxiety and Stress
Week 2 Training and development
  • Presentations from care providers with current opportunities
  • Protecting yourself and protecting others – Reviewing basic hygiene, risk assessments and COVID-19
  • Duty of care
  • Mythbusting
  • Introduction to employers and interviews
  • Value based recruitment
Week 3 Ready for employment
  • Employability skills - CV writing, covering letter, interviews, IT assessment, Equality, Inclusion, Discrimination
  • Dementia awareness
  • Mental and Learning differences
  • Introduction to employers and interviews
12 week Mentorship post programme
  • Support into employment
  • Additional personalised employment guidance
  • Signposting to courses and further support
  • Mentoring for sustained employment
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How does it work?

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Training & Development

Gain valuable skills for a career in a healthcare environment.

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Become
work-ready

Get the skills you need to become a healthcare professional.

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You’re
interview-ready

We aim to get you a guaranteed interview upon programme completion.

What could your future in healthcare look like?

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Meet some of Southend's healthcare professionals and hear about their journey to a life-changing career.

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There’s no better time to train in healthcare*

Register your interest for our fully-funded programme, and start your path towards becoming a trained healthcare professional.

  • 4-6 weeks of intensive training
  • Be work-ready upon completion
  • We’ll aim to guarantee you an interview with a healthcare provider 4-6 weeks after starting the course

*The Halo Mid Essex programme is only suitable for those that are unemployed. If you are in part or full-time employment, you will not be eligible. If you are an experienced carer and have a sponsor, but are looking for more work hours or opportunities, click here for more information.

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