The adult care bridging programme aims to address barriers experienced by learners to accessing level 3 qualifications, as well as developing their confidence and ambition to progress in their career working in the adult care sector.

The curriculum has been designed to develop and deepen the knowledge of the care worker, provide opportunities to progress within the sector (such as in-work development or promotion) and in turn to progress to level 3 qualifications, then move on to level 4 and 5.

Whilst on programme, the curriculum is planned to provide learners with the necessary tools for employment and future learning, providing insight into a variety of job roles, educational courses and qualification based on their aspirations.

What’s more, thanks to local funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, this qualification can be completed for free.

This is the ideal programme for care workers who want to move to the next stage of their career, but don’t have a level 3 qualification for whatever reason. It aims to break down barriers to make progression possible.

Over just four weeks, learners will complete online study which will cover topics such as:

• Professional progression routes
• The role of a lead adult care worker
• Failures in care and safeguarding legislation
• Handling challenging behaviour
• Coaching techniques and how to apply theory