Skills Bootcamps in Health and Social Care

Empowering Careers. Supporting Workforce Development

Whether you're looking to start a new career or you're an employer aiming to upskill your team, our Skills Bootcamps offer short, part-time training designed to meet the needs of the Health and Social Care sector. These intensive courses are delivered by experienced professionals and can lead to recognised qualifications or career progression opportunities.

Why Choose a Skills Bootcamp?

Skills Bootcamps are short training courses that are designed to help you quickly build the skills employers are looking for.

They are free for learners! So jobseekers or employees do not have to pay for the course, as costs are covered by employers and the Greater London Authority (GLA).

Other key reasons why you should apply:

• Part-time learning: study up to 6 hours for 1 day a week* with classroom-based delivery at Uxbridge College
• Fast progression: complete your course in 10–16 weeks
• Career outcomes: guaranteed interview or role progression.

*Duration of hours may be subject to change.

We also offer inclusive learning support, covering a range of learning difficulties, for any student requiring assistance, through our Learning Support team. More information is available here

Funding Overview

Skills Bootcamps are funded in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA)

• For jobseekers: courses are fully funded by the Greater London Authority
• For candidates already in employment: co-funding is available
• Small and medium-sized businesses (up to 250 employees) contribute 10%
• Large employers (over 250 employees) contribute 30%
• The Greater London Authority funds the remaining costs.

For further information on funding costs, please contact the Employability team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01895 853759.

Available Courses

• Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care for Jobseekers - Level 2

  • Designed for: individuals seeking entry into the care sector
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Outcome: Level 2 Certificate
  • Progression: guaranteed interview or possible further study.

   

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• Developing Skills in Adult Social Care for Jobseekers - Level 3

  • Designed for: those looking to deepen their knowledge and skills to work in adult social care
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Outcome: Level 3 Certificate
  • Progression: interview or possible further qualifications.

   

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• Lead with Care - Level 3

  • Designed for: Current employees with key or supervisory responsibilities for delivery of care
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Outcome: Leadership-focused training
  • Progression: New role or additional responsibilities. Your knowledge can be taken into consideration if you progress onto studying the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

   

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• Raising Leaders in Health and Social Care - Level 4

  • Designed for: experienced professionals ready for leadership roles
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Outcome: advanced leadership and management skills
  • Progression: new role or additional responsibilities. Your knowledge can be taken into consideration if you progress onto studying the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care.

   

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Additional Support/Job Progression

As part of the Skills Bootcamps, we offer weekly 1-1 sessions between lessons to discuss your coursework and job progression, plus units dedicated to CV writing and interview preparation.

Employer presentations and ‘meet and greets’ are also embedded into course timetables for learners moving onto guaranteed job interviews.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Aged 19+ before 31 August 2025
• Live in a London borough
• Resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Supported by employer (for co-funded courses)
• Must not have participated in any other Skills Bootcamp in the current funding year (1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026).

For more information or to check whether you are eligible, please contact the Employability team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01895 853759.

How To Apply

To apply for a Skills Bootcamp please contact Zuzanna via the details below with your full name, contact details and the course you are interested in:

Zuzanna Rusiecka - Administrator

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• Phone: 01895 853759

You will then be contacted to complete an initial assessment to ensure you meet the criteria.

Contact Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like further information on applying for Skills Bootcamps for your staff, please contact:

Giles Strachan - Employability and Projects Manager

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• Phone: 01895 853653