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    Care Courses & Training Opportunities

    Explore care courses, training opportunities, qualifications and professional development programmes. Discover learning events, career pathways and support to start or progress a career in adult social care.

    Why Work in Care?

    Why Choose a Career in Adult Social Care?

    A career in adult social care offers the opportunity to make a real difference while developing valuable skills and qualifications. Whether you're starting your first job, returning to work, or looking for a new career path, there are a wide range of roles available across residential care, home care, supported living and community services.

    Many employers provide full training and support, meaning previous experience is not always required.

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    Explore Your Career Pathway in Care

    A career in adult social care offers a variety of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. Whether you're taking your first steps into the sector or looking to build on existing skills, there are clear pathways to help you achieve your goals.

    Many people begin their journey through introductory events, training opportunities and entry-level roles before progressing into specialist, supervisory or management positions. Along the way, you can access qualifications, professional development and support designed to help you grow your career.

    Explore our care pathway to discover the different routes available and find out how you can progress in adult social care.

    Click here to explore the Care Pathway. 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The most common questions our candidates ask us before heading into the sector...

    Start Your Career in Care

    Discover events, workshops and learning opportunities designed to help you explore a career in adult social care.

    Interview Workshop Sessions

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    Persona Basecamp
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    17th September 2026 - 21st October 2026
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    10:00 - 12:00

    Bury Care Academy is delivering a series of practical Interview Workshop Sessions designed to support individuals preparing for roles within adult social care and beyond.

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    Myth-Busting and Information Session

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    Persona Basecamp
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    23rd September 2026 - 2nd December 2026
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    14:00 - 16:00

    Interested in working in adult social care but don't know much about it? Come to this session to find out more.

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    Bury Adult Learning - Find Your Future Open Day

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    Bury Adult Learning Centre
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    30th September 2026
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    11:30 - 13:00

    Discover courses, skills and opportunities starting this September

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    Helpful Resources and Learning Opportunities

    Explore additional resources, training opportunities and career guidance to help you take the next step towards a career in adult social care.

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      Health & Social Care Courses for Adults - Bury College

      Find adult learning opportunities, qualifications and training programmes that can help build skills and confidence for a career in care.

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      A Question of Care

      Could a career in care be right for you?

      Take the interactive quiz from Skills for Care to discover how your values, interests and strengths could translate into a rewarding role in adult social care.

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      Apprenticeships and Training

      Find out how apprenticeships can help you start or progress a career in adult social care while gaining valuable workplace experience and qualifications.

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      Hear From People Working in Care

      Discover what a career in adult social care is really like from people already working in the sector. Hear first-hand about their experiences, career journeys and what they enjoy most about making a difference to people's lives.

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      Explore Care Careers

      Learn about the variety of roles available in adult social care and discover how you can make a positive difference in people's lives.