23 February 2016
Representatives from NHS Borders, Borders College Skills Development Scotland and Jobcentre Plus came together on Friday 12th February to celebrate the nine trainees who were successful in completing the six week ‘Train to Care’ programme as part of the NHS Borders Sector Based Work Academy.
Train to Care provides opportunities to help unemployed people in the Borders gain work within the Health and Social Care sector. The programme focuses on skills development and helps to build a better understanding and insight into working in the Health and Social Care sector.
During the course of the six week programme, training included NHS Borders Corporate Induction programme and work placements within NHS Borders and local Care Homes.
John McLaren, NHS Borders Employee Director presented certificates to the participants at the graduation ceremony, and said: “I would like to congratulate all the participants who have successfully completed this valuable training programme.”
“The programme provides an excellent opportunity for a number of unemployed local people to develop the desired knowledge and skills required to help them gain employment in the Health and Social Care sector.
“We run these programmes on a regular basis and once again we would like to thank the placement areas within NHS Borders and the Care Homes for their support in making this a success.”
For further information on how you can apply for similar programmes please contact your local Job Centre Plus advisers.
