Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp
Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care Offers Pathway to Rewarding Careers with Nugent
Liverpool City Region residents have an exciting opportunity to kick-start a meaningful career in Health and Social Care, thanks to the Skills Bootcamp programme in partnership with Nugent and The City of Liverpool College.
This intensive three-week course, beginning on Monday, 10 February 2025, is designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to excel in the care sector. Delivered by seasoned professionals, the programme prepares learners to make a genuine difference in the lives of others, with the chance to join Nugent, one of the region’s leading charities, upon completion.
What Is the Skills Bootcamp?
Part of the government’s broader initiative to support adult learning and employment, the Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care equips learners with the tools to thrive in the care sector. The course covers key topics such as:
- Person-centered and inclusive care practices
- Understanding safeguarding principles
- Health and Social Care legislation
- Food hygiene and safety essentials
- Record keeping and professional documentation
Graduates will not only gain a deeper understanding of the role of care professionals but will also benefit from career coaching and exclusive job opportunities with Nugent.
Why Choose Nugent?
As a charity with more than 140 years of experience, Nugent provides specialist care to children, young people, adults, and families across the North West. By joining Nugent, you’ll enjoy:
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Access to corporate healthcare and a Blue Light Card
- Up to 33 days of annual leave
- A chance to work in an organisation built on empathy, integrity, and care
Participants who successfully complete the Skills Bootcamp will be invited to interview for a position within Nugent, opening the door to a rewarding career with long-term growth potential.
Who Is Eligible?
The Skills Bootcamp is free of charge for eligible adults aged 19 and older residing in the Liverpool City Region. No prior qualifications are required, and applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be a UK resident for at least three years
How to Apply
Start your journey toward a fulfilling career in health and social care. Register now for the Skills Bootcamp and take the first step to making a real impact in your community. For more details or to register your interest, click here or email colcbootcamps@liv-coll.ac.uk.
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and embark on a career with purpose!
Real Stories, Real Impact
Meet one of Nugent’s inspiring leaders who began their journey as a Secure Childcare Worker and, through dedication and passion, progressed to become a Registered Manager. In just four years, they’ve made a significant impact on young lives and continue to foster positive change within residential care. Their story highlights the power of opportunity, growth, and making a real difference in social care.
What was your first role in childcare / adult services?
My first role was a secure childcare worker within Marydale Secure Unit
What motivated you to pursue a career in this sector?
I was really interested in the work that was done within Marydale, and how the most vulnerable children in the country were supported to achieve positive outcomes
What key milestones or promotions helped shape your career?
I have been afforded an array of opportunities so it is difficult to pick key milestones. It has felt quite fast-paced which I have loved. I have been involved in several transformation projects, compliance work, achieving strong regulatory ratings, but most importantly, genuinely seeing the difference we can make in young people’s lives is what continues to shape my career and thinking. I have been fortunate to work as a childcare worker, a senior, a deputy manager and now a registered manager, and I am confident there are further opportunities to come. All of this has taken place in the last 4 years. Nugent really does promote internal development if it is something that you wish to achieve. The experience I learnt the most from was when I was fortunate enough to develop my own children’s home, and this came from a singular visit to a de-commissioned home, with the CEO and a number of my peers, and we all discussed a vision. It was so much fun to really map out my own service, truly, from the bricks and mortar of the building to the recruitment and development of the staff team. The home has gone out to support a number of fantastic young people, and achieve an ‘Outstanding’, and my own Team are now taking development opportunities of their own, I could not be more proud!
What inspired you to become a Registered Manager?
I was inspired by the tenacity of other Registered Managers in Nugent. It is a brave job, and it holds a lot of legal weight, but the results of the work are inspiring. There is nothing as truly fulfilling as watching a young person grow into feeling safe, loved and happy within your service when you know these are feelings they may not have experienced before.
Were there any specific training, mentoring, or development programs that supported your progression?
I have been fortunate to have a number of fantastic mentors, both those who have line-managed me and also peer mentorship. The services are well-linked and inclusive, and we all leaned on each other.
How did your previous roles prepare you for the responsibilities of a Registered Manager?
I often jest that my development in Nugent was like a crash course in becoming a Registered Manager because it has felt so quick. I have enjoyed that, and I wanted that. I have learnt successes, mistakes and mentorship.
What advice would you give to someone looking to progress in this field?
Go for it – I could not do another job outside of the sector now. It is so varied, you wear so many hats, and no day is the same.
Are there key skills or qualities that helped you advance?
Be honest, be open, be reflective and learn to be a bit selfless.
What would you say to someone considering a career in residential care?
Go for it – I could not do another job outside of the sector now. It is so varied, you wear so many hats, and no day is the same.
What impact do you hope to have as a Registered Manager?
Ultimately, its to make a difference to young peoples lives.
How do you foster a positive culture in your home?
Role modelling being open and honest, be reflective and give staff a safe space to so exactly how they feel without judgement. Staff need to feel emotionally safe as well as physically safe. If your team feel safe, so will your young people.
Can you provide a chronological timeline of your career journey within Nugent, highlighting the roles you’ve held and the dates you transitioned into each position?
- June 2020-February 2021 – Secure Care Worker
- February 2021-February 2022 – Senior Specialist Childcare Worker
- November 2021- February 2023 – Deputy Manager
- February 2023 – Present – Registered Manager
For more details or to register your interest, click here or email colcbootcamps@liv-coll.ac.uk.
