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Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp

Our  Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care is a fast-track, practical training programme designed with real employers to help you get job-ready in just a few weeks. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to step into entry-level care roles, with the support of local employers who are ready to meet and hire people like you.

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Course details

Course provider: Kirklees Council/Skills UK Education and Training

Eligibility: You must live in West Yorkshire and be aged 19 or older

Industry: Health and Social Care

Dates: From November 2025

Duration: 16 Weeks

Venue: Kirklees

Course overview

Developed with care providers and employers across West Yorkshire, Includes:

Hands-on training, job preparation and support
Guaranteed interview with one of our partner care employers
Real opportunities for sustained employment and progression

This programme is about more than training - it’s about starting a meaningful career with purpose.

Course breakdown

During the Bootcamp, you’ll cover key topics such as:

Understanding the role of a care worker
Person-centred care and professional boundaries
Communication skills and working with others
Infection prevention and control
Health and safety in a care setting
Safeguarding adults and reporting concerns
Equality, dignity, and respect in care
Employability skills: CVs, interviews and workplace expectations

What next?

On completion of the course, progression may be to gain employment within the adult social care sector. Guaranteed interviews are offered with trusted local employer partners.