The Tyne and Wear Care Alliance is a successful, non-profit skills broker who has the expertise

   to support your workforce development.

   We have a 74% achievement rate, a Grade 2 from Ofsted and are matrix accredited for our delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance.

   Quality Assured Training Provision

   We provide a forum for the voice of the Independent Care Sector and we always put care

   before profit

   Y - Your Voice

   O - Our Passion

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   U - Upskilled Workforce

• Funding for First Level 2 Diplomas in Care, Business Admin and Support Services

• Funding for delivery of the Apprenticeship Framework in Health and Social Care

• Limited funding for Second Level 2 Diplomas
  
  
• Funding for Level 3 Diploma jumpers i.e. for employee who do not possess a Level 2 qualification or the equivalent

• Free NVQ First Level 2 in Care

• Free impartial Information, advice and guidance on your workforce development needs from a dedicated

           IAG Officer

• Online resources through SCILS website

• Payment for staff inductions, Diploma units or some mandatory courses funded by your establishment

• Training in End of Life Care delivered in partnership with the Strategic Health Authority and the Primary Care Trusts

• Our Prepare to Care programme could assistant with your recruitment needs with job ready candidates who have already completed 45hours of pre employment training specific to social care

• Access to Local Authority training

• Quality Assured Training Provision

• Assistance with completion of National Minimum Dataset now a CSCI requirement.

• Access to a range of short, mandatory and continuous professional development courses at heavily subsidised rates

• Peer group support through the Employers meetings

• One to one support from a Network Development Officer