Social Care Learning & Development

15/09/2026

Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) would like to recognise those individuals and organisations who work hard to ensure that adults with care and support needs, alongside their families and carers, are kept safe and well. As well as recognising the important work of people and teams from health and social care, we also want to hear about those people, outside of these services, who notice things which aren’t right and act through our Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business Category.
Please submit your nominations, the closing date is the morning of 1st October 2025.

The categories are:

• Best Safeguarding Practice – Practitioner - A practitioner who has gone above and beyond to provide support for someone with care and support needs who is at risk of self-neglect or being abused.

• Best Safeguarding Practice – Team/ Multi-agency work - An organisation, team or multi-agency group who have gone above and beyond to provide support to reduce the risks of abuse or self-neglect for an individual, or a group of people, with care and support needs.

• Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business Award - An award for any employee of any partner agency, not necessarily from a health or adult social care team, who noticed something was “not right” as part of their daily work and took some action.

• Safeguarding Champion - Any individual who has shown a dedicated and/or ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting safeguarding work

If you would like to nominate someone, please fill out the WSAB Annual Safeguarding Awards 2026 Nomination Form,

The awards will be presented at our Safeguarding Recognition Awards 2026 event on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Free bus travel for children starts today! 🚌

Children aged 15 and under can travel for free on participating bus services across Worcestershire as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

The offer is available until 31 August and includes Worcestershire on Demand, making it easier than ever to go out and explore the county summer.

Before travelling, please check with your local bus operator to ensure they're taking part.

Find out more about the scheme and plan your journey here: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/bus-travel-worcestershire/local-bus-information

05/08/2026

Want to start a business in Worcestershire but not sure where to begin?

Join the free 2-day Start-It Business Masterclass with the Enterprising Worcestershire Programme and gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to turn your idea into reality.

📍 The Hive, Worcester
📅 13 August & 14 August

What you’ll learn:
✅ Legal structures & registration
✅ Branding, marketing & sales
✅ Financial forecasting & raising finance
✅ Business planning & cash flow management

Plus, you’ll receive a business plan canvas, bespoke templates, and ongoing support through RSCL’s expert network.

👉 Register now to secure your free place: https://rocksolidconsultinguk.com/events/start-it-business-masterclass-enterprising-worcestershire-wjxs2-9xpby-aa7lm-tbhb2-xhc8d-naw68-n2xjm-gp8m3-5whh3-3mn6s-4lpz5-c754c-pe7xm

05/08/2026

We hope you are enjoying your week.

08/07/2026

Drink plenty of water in this hot weather

22/06/2026

Drink plenty of fluids - stay hydrated

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day

On International Nurses’ Day, join us to celebrate the incredible skill, dedication and impact of nursing.

28/04/2026

Broadway First School are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Broadway First School

Lime Tree Avenue
Broadway
WR12 7BD

Closing date; - 21st April 2026

This is a great opportunity to join our Broadway First School team, where children thrive in a safe, happy and nurturing environment. We provide high-quality learning within our broad and balanced curriculum. We ensure children have plenty of opportunities to achieve their very best, mirroring our motto: Inspire, Challenge, Achieve.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

For the first 12 months, you will be paid £8:00 per hour; this will increase to the national living wage for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 08:30- 15:30. Total working time is 30 hours per week, term time only.

30 hours a week – Term Time only

Start date

Monday 11th May 2026 with a start date of 2nd June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils within the school
Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
Provide support to pupils 1:1, or in groups, to help them access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Offer interventions with a group of targeted children to achieve their learning potential
Carry out tasks relating to children’s learning and their welfare
Be committed to the safeguarding of children and equal opportunities
Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

RIVERSIDE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)