Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care
Our Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care is designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful career in the health and social care sector.
It aligns with the Care Certificate requirements, covering essential topics such as dementia care, person-centred care, safeguarding, moving and handling, first aid, mental health awareness, nutrition and data confidentiality.
You will find out what it is like to work in the sector, the wide range of job opportunities available and meet local employers.
Benefits for participants
- A comprehensive training package, including practical hands-on learning
- 1:1 support and mentoring
- A guaranteed interview with a local health and social care sector employer
- Additional support with employability skills
- Support to apply for roles, practice interviews and help to highlight your many skills and qualities.
Entry requirements for Skills Bootcamps
To complete a Skills Bootcamp, you must:
- be aged 19 or over
- have the right to live and work in the UK
- live in Dorset or Somerset
- have evidence of secondary education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy
- be able to speak a level of English as necessary to undertake the programme
- have a willingness to learn and be committed to completing the full Skills Bootcamp.
Programme dates
The first Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care will begin on Monday, 17 November at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester and runs for four weeks. Each week will consist of three days of onsite and interactive learning from Monday to Wednesday.
Find out more at our information events
Online webinars
We are holding the following online webinars:
- Tuesday, 2 September, 1pm-2pm
- Thursday, 4 September, 6pm-7pm.
Register your interest to join an online session.
Open evening
We are also holding an open evening at the main hospital on Tuesday, 9 September, from 5pm to 6pm. There will be an opportunity to understand the detail and content of the programme, meet the education team delivering the training and see our facilities. There are limited places available so please register below.
Register your interest to join our open evening.
How to apply for the Skills Bootcamp in Health and Social Care
There are 20 places available. To apply, please complete this application form before Friday, 19 September 2025.
If you have any queries, please email widening.participation@dchft.nhs.uk