Scott's success story

Scott looked to start her career in social care by signing up to take part in our apprenticeship scheme pilot.

• What do you do?
  
  

  My first placement has been with Charing Healthcare working with the activities co-ordinator in one of their residential homes for older people with dementia.

  I hope to try other placements during the apprenticeship to gain more specialist experience.
  

  
   

• What did you do before this?
  
  I was studying Health and Social Care at college and doing some volunteering in a social care service with people who have a learning disability which I really enjoyed.
  
  
  
• Why did you become an apprentice?
  
  I am very keen to gain work experience and to gain knowledge about good care practice.
  
  
  
• What is the most important thing that you have learnt so far?
  
  The most important thing so far is how to communicate effectively using a range of methods such as sign language, body language and written communication.

Interested in starting an apprenticeship...

Find out more about how you can kick start your career in social care by becoming an apprentice.