Passionate about helping others? Ready to start your journey in Health and Social Care in roles such as Care Assistant, support worker or Healthcare Assistant?
Join our Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp
Skills Bootcamps offer FREE training to help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They are a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.
Skills Bootcamps offer FREE, government-funded training designed to help adults gain in-demand skills that lead directly to job opportunities. Funded by the Department for Education, these programmes provide a fast, flexible route into new careers or progression within your current role. They are built in partnership with employers, ensuring the training reflects real industry needs, and many employers value Skills Bootcamps because they help fill skills gaps quickly, support staff development, and create a stronger, more confident workforce.
In summary:
- Fully funded by the Department for Education
- Designed with employers to meet real industry skill needs
- Fast, flexible training delivered in just weeks
- Helps learners move into new roles or progress in their current careers
- Supports employers in filling skills shortages quickly
- Builds a more skilled, confident and job-ready workforce.
This Skills Bootcamp is fully funded by the Department for Education as part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. This means eligible learners can access high-quality training at no cost, removing financial barriers and ensuring more adults can upskill or retrain. By investing in Skills Bootcamps, the government aims to support local employers, strengthen the workforce, and create clear pathways into good jobs across key sectors.
By completing the Skills Bootcamp, participants will gain essential knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in Health and Social Care, supported through real-world activities and hands-on learning experiences. Learners will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, a nationally recognised qualification that strengthens employability and progression. Throughout the programme, students benefit from comprehensive wraparound support including career coaching, CV development, and interview preparation, with additional learning or accessibility support available for those who need it. Many participants will also have the opportunity to access guaranteed job interviews or clear pathways into further training, helping them take confident next steps into the sector.
To be accepted onto this course you must be aged 19+, living in London, with the right to work in the UK, and not in full-time education during the Bootcamp.
In addition, you need to have a good level of English and a willingness to learn. As you will be working with vulnerable people, roles within the sector typically require a clear Enhance Disclosure and Barring check, employer induction and evidence of specific immunisations as per employer policy.
This is a 10 weeks course. You will need only choose one from the intakes* below and to be available to start the course at the beginning of your chosen cohort and remain for the duration.
- Intake 2: starts on 5th January 2026 and ends on 20th March 2026
- Intake 3: starts on 12th January 2026 and ends on 27th March 2026.
*Enrolment is currently open for all intakes.
