We're launching a new virtual work experience, "Social Care in Brighton & Hove City Council", in partnership with the career's platform, Springpod.
The new social care work experience is in addition to the broader local authority programme we launched earlier this year. "Your City, Your Future – Careers at Brighton & Hove City Council”, which covered the diverse roles and career pathways across all of the council's departments.
Both programmes aim to provide students with an immersive and interactive learning experience, enabling them to explore diverse career opportunities with us.
The sessions will offer participants a range of activities, including interactive projects, case studies, and the opportunity to reach out to experienced professionals through webinars.
The courses are available to residents aged 14 and above, offering them the chance to gain practical knowledge, skills, and insights to kick-start their career journeys.
Sam Matthews, Director of Programmes and Courses at Springpod, said: "We are pleased to start working in partnership with the Brighton & Hove City Council to showcase the breadth of careers on offer across the local area and help students decide on the right career path for them."
Councillor Lucy Helliwell, joint chair of the Children, Families & Schools committee, said: "We're delighted to announce the virtual work experience programme showcasing pathways for those looking to discover a rewarding career at Brighton & Hove City Council.
"The need for care workers across the city is high, so being able to show how rewarding a career in social care will be critical in our ability to recruit future care workers to provide invaluable support to those who need it.
"The council has over 700 services, providing essential support across Brighton & Hove, so there is plenty of opportunity for attendees to gain an insight into career pathways at the council."
Councillor Tristram Burden, chair of the Adult Social Care & Public Health board, said: “One of the biggest challenges currently facing social care is the recruitment and retention of staff. Developing core skills in young people required for working in social care is a must to develop the adult social care workforce of the future”.
Both programmes will be open until 2025, and interested participants can find more information and apply at Your City, Your Future - Careers at Brighton & Hove City Council.
More about Social Care with Brighton & Hove City Council.