Home Care Insight: What can traineeships do for home care?

In 2020, the care sector was Qube Learning’s strongest sector for placing trainees, making up 43% of all placements. Between March and July last year we recruited 210 trainees and 82% of these went into work following their traineeship – 36% as an apprentice and 46% into a new job.

Similarly, our apprentice starts were up by 14% after the first lockdown, outperforming many other training providers and of the 228 jobseekers that completed training with Qube Learning 42.3% resulted in direct employment.

It’s clear that all types of government-backed training are a crucial first step on the path to success for many trainees and others looking to enter the job market. But they can also have clear benefits for employers within the care sector.

The incentive calculator below compares and contrasts the differences so that home care businesses can make the best decision on which is the right choice for their needs. The decision will depend on several factors, including staff needs, company cash flow, seasonal peaks in industry and even specialist experience or training.

What is a traineeship?

Traineeships are designed to speedily secure a young person’s progression in a positive way, whether that’s to an apprenticeship or to further employment by learning within a work environment. They are a basic first introduction to working life and can often be a successful route for individuals looking to qualify for an apprenticeship…

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