Opportunities for students
Are you a school or college student thinking about working in adult social care? Would you like to get a real taste of what it’s like?
Our Growing Talent programme is designed for you.
What is the Growing Talent Programme?
It’s an opportunity to get a hands-on placement in Adults Social Care services in the district. You’ll learn new skills, gain a deeper understanding of the social sector and see first-hand the difference you can make to people’s lives.
Placement opportunities
We can find you a suitable work experience opportunity to suit your studies. It could be with one of the teams at Wakefield Council or with an external provider. Examples of where your placement could be include:
- an elderly person’s home
- supported living
- day opportunities
- occupational therapy
- reablement services
Find out more about adult social care roles
Discover the range of adult social care services at Wakefield Council
What to expect
Depending on your placement, you could expect to:
- work with teams supporting adults in Wakefield with learning disabilities, physical needs, or mental health challenges
- gain hands-on experience with activities such as meal support, day-to-day care, and even fun community outings
- shadow professionals and understand how adult social care makes a difference every day
Find out more
Sound interesting? If you’d like to get a place on our Growing Talent programme, speak to your Careers Advisor at school or college. Ask them to contact wakefieldcares@wakefield.gov.uk.