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Questions for schools, colleges and other groups

How can I arrange for a Care Ambassador to visit?

In the first instance contact us to discuss your needs, either by emailing care.ambassador@kent.gov.uk or telephoning 01622 696020.


What kinds of jobs do the Care Ambassadors do?

The Care Ambassadors all work in social care roles. You can find out more in our Meet the Care Ambassadors section.


Is there a charge for this service?

No, the Care Ambassadors scheme is funded by Skills for Care and in Kent and Medway is supported by Aim Higher. There is no charge for the Care Ambassadors visiting your group.


What do Care Ambassadors do when they visit?

The role of the Care Ambassadors is to promote careers in social care through their own experiences. Each Care Ambassador works in a different social care role and brings different things to the scheme. They will try and plan sessions individually for each group and will try and meet any needs that you have. Care Ambassadors try to make their sessions as interactive as possible through using case studies, questionnaires, quizzes and practical activities.


Are there any resources that we can use?

There are many published social care resources available - many of them you can obtain free of charge. See our resources section.


How does the Care Ambassador programme link to other schemes?

Promoting careers in social care is a big job! Care Ambassadors try to work in partnership with other schemes and organisations to be as joined up as possible. Some examples of this:

  • Open Road Partnership Events
    See our events diary for details of these Health and Social Care Events aimed at students. Care Ambassadors provide support by arranging Social Care professionals to take part in the 'speed dating' activity throughout the day.
  • Kent Vocational Training Placements (KVTP)
    Care Ambassadors support this scheme by organising social care professionals to visit as part of the KVTP schools programme.

If you cannot find the answer to your question email us at care.ambassador@kent.gov.uk.

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