Work Experience Admin in Social Care

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This FREE 3-day Virtual Work Experience PLUS! in Administration Social Care is returning this November!

Building on the success of previous sessions, West and North London Health & Social Care Skills Academy are offering another opportunity for young people to gain practical experience, develop essential workplace and digital skills, build confidence, and explore career pathways within Health & Social Care.

The programme is designed for 18–25 year olds living in North West London who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Barnet, Haringey, Islington, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, and Camden.

Programme Details:

📅 Dates: 9, 10 & 11 November
🕙 Time: 10am–12pm each day
💻 Location: Microsoft Teams – 100% virtual and interactive
✅ Cost: Completely FREE

What can participants expect?

Across three engaging and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Discover the world of Administration – Explore what Administrators do within Health & Social Care, gain an understanding of real workplace responsibilities, and hear first-hand experiences and insights from stakeholders working across the sector.
  • Experience real-life workplace scenarios – Take part in AI-powered roleplay simulations, including handling enquiries at a GP surgery reception and practising a simulated job interview.
  • Develop essential digital skills – Meet the Admin/Digital Lead and other stakeholders to discover how data and digital tools are used in the workplace, including data entry, data quality, Excel and Pivot Tables, followed by a hands-on digital workplace challenge.
  • Build confidence and employability skills – Strengthen their CVs, develop transferable skills, improve professional communication and practise interview techniques.
  • Explore future career opportunities – Learn about potential pathways into Administration and Digital roles within Health & Social Care.

What will participants receive?

All participants who successfully complete the programme will benefit from:

  • An NHS Certificate of Completion
  • Access to podcasts and additional learning resources covering Excel, Administration, Communication, CPD and more
  • Enrolment onto the NWL Recruitment & Talent Hub
  • Guidance and support to help them plan their next steps towards employment, education or training

Places are limited, so eligible young people are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If this cohort reaches full capacity, applicants will be offered the opportunity to join the next available cohort.

How to apply: Young people can apply directly using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tcq312KSbd?origin=lprLink
 

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