This week is national careers week and we are shining a light on a pathway into the NHS for those who don’t think they have the skills or qualifications.

If you want to work in the NHS but don’t have the right qualifications, then our 8 week step into work programme is ideal for you.

100% of candidates from the previous programme have been successful in landing themselves a job at NCIC.

Applications are now open for people to join the ‘Step into Work’ pre-employment programme at NCIC. It is designed to help people gain real work experience to pursue career as a health care assistant.

The next 8 week programme will start on 18th April 2023, it runs 3 days per week and will take place at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. It includes targeted training and a practical work placement on a ward shadowing other Health Care Assistants.

You don’t need any qualifications, but you must meet the following criteria:

  • Aged 18+
  • Able to prove right to work in the UK
  • Self-motivated and caring
  • Willing to potentially work long hours and shifts
  • Keen to learn and have good communication skills

This is a great opportunity to work as part of our team, providing care to our local communities. Not only does working within the NHS give you immense job satisfaction, there are many other benefits to joining our team such as holidays, pensions and staff discounts.

Upon successful completion of the programme, candidates will secure a guaranteed interview with us for a Health Care Assistant position on our bank register. This has the potential to lead to further job opportunities within the trust i.e. Apprenticeships, Functional Skills English and Maths etc.

Register your interest for the programme

Step into work cohort.jpgAttendees of the previous course have recently finished and have highly praised the experience:

Angela Hall said: “This was a really great pathway into the NHS and gave me a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to begin a career in healthcare. The placement days were so useful in understanding the role of a healthcare assistant in an acute setting. Really glad I made the decision to enrol.”

Fiona Campbell said: “I can't wait to start work again and to make a difference! Thank you to you all for a wonderful 8 weeks. It has changed my life not only for work but my confidence and self-esteem has grown and I feel ready for a new chapter in my life.”

Stephanie Kelly said: “This course has built my confidence and I’ve learned new skills. I've met the best bunch of people I now call my friends. It’s been a brilliant experience and I was sad when it came to an end.”

Simon Boyd said: “I really enjoyed the course and learned lots of valuable information about healthcare, gained valuable new skills and knowledge and made new friends along the way.”

Joanne McCallum said: “This programme had helped me gain some knowledge of how health care assistants work in the hospital environment. I have gained some new friends, the educational team have been great!”

Carla Smith said: “The Step into work programme has been amazing, I have learned so much and met so many amazing people. I can honestly say I have learned something new every day.”

Register your interest for the programme

Funding has been secured to run this programme for 150 candidates over three years, supporting 50 people each year.

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