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In-Person 3-Day Work Experience with Care UK and Speakers for Schools, in Edinburgh

Work Experience and Placements Provided by Speakers for Schools

Care UK and Speakers for Schools have a brilliant opportunity for young people keen to explore careers in care to join us for work experience at Murrayside Care Home in Edinburgh.

 

During the work experience, which will take place over 3 days, you will explore various roles and experience a ‘day in the life of’ colleagues who work in care homes.

 

You will:

·      Learn about different types of direct care and non direct care roles and responsibilities

·      Learn about careers and the variety of development opportunities to grow and progress

·      Shadow professionals at work

·      Learn and practice essential skills that are paramount when working in care, no matter what the job role

·      Work with others to create and deliver a social activity for residents with the support of Care UK colleagues

·      Gain reflective practice and other skills that you can add to your CV

 

Applicants may need to attend a virtual ‘getting to know you’ call as part of the work experience.

Contact Speakers for Schools to find out more

Offer details

Open date

4th March - 6th March 2025 (09:30 - 16:00)

Location

At your location

Related industries

Healthcare

Learning

Experience

Audience

Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)

College

Available to

Edinburgh (City of)

East Lothian

Midlothian

West Lothian