Discover funded opportunities to recruit new people into adult social care, develop your workforce and build a sustainable pipeline of talent.
Whether you're looking to fill vacancies, upskill existing staff or plan for the future, these initiatives can help strengthen your workforce, improve retention and support high-quality care.
They can also help local authorities, integrated care systems (ICSs) and partners strengthen workforce supply and support long-term workforce planning.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine paid employment with learning and can be used to recruit new staff or develop existing employees across a range of adult social care roles.
They help employers build skills, support career progression, improve retention and develop future leaders. Foundation apprenticeships also provide a route into care for people who are new to work or need extra support.
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Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)
The LDSS provides funding for eligible employers to access approved training and qualifications.
The scheme supports workforce development, career progression and implementation of the Care Workforce Pathway, helping employers build a skilled, confident workforce while improving retention and the quality of care.
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Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs)
SWAPs help employers recruit people who are unemployed by combining pre-employment training, work experience and recruitment support.
They can help you reduce vacancies, reach new audiences and build a pipeline of local people interested in working in adult social care.
T Level placements
T Level placements give students practical experience in adult social care while helping employers introduce young people to careers in the sector.
Hosting placements can strengthen relationships with schools and colleges, raise awareness of care careers and support future recruitment.