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What are the qualifications all about?

They show that you've been trained and have what it takes to deliver best practice in the provision of care for the elderly.

Who are they for?

The qualifications are relevant to people working in a variety of roles within the care sector, from care and nursing homes or day care centres to those responsible for planning services, measuring performance and delivering continuous improvement within the care sector. They prove you are committed to delivering high-quality care services.

There are many training bodies in the market that can deliver training courses and all are widely recognised for their expertise in their chosen fields. However, the main factor to consider is that they all come at a price.

Every employer is duty bound to offer training and development to its staff, most of which must be updated each year. In times of financial austerity, when most care providers are being forced to provide the same level of care at a reduced rate, there is often little left in the pot to provide additional training for staff.

So one of the most valuable commodities in the job market is a candidate who already possesses an enhanced skillset and
additional training certificates.

For example, if a care provider is recruiting for a new registered manager who has completed their level 5 diploma (be it self-funded or by their current or former employer) this is a cost saving. If this individual also possesses, for example, a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) or CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualification, this gives the new employer the benefit of someone who can bring added value to their business. The candidate is also in a stronger position to choose the direction they want their career to take and may be able to command a higher salary with the addition skillset they possess.

To summarise, training and additional qualifications are good, but be careful. Firstly, be very clear about the direction you want your career to take. As I discussed in a previous article, not everyone wants a promotion in its true sense and a ‘sideways move’ can be just as rewarding, if not more so.

Once you have decided what direction you want to take, research the necessary qualifications needed for the role. You then have two choices; put together a very sound business case as to why your current employer should fund this training for you, or you take the self-funded route. The latter will allow you the freedom to change jobs once you’ve completed the qualification, although there is a lot to be said for practical experience in the role.

If your current employer is to fund it, then you may be asked to compensate them if you leave within a certain timeframe. However, staying with them and working in the new role once you have completed your training will give you the valuable
‘experience’ all employers demand.

Career planning is not an overnight decision and neither will it happen overnight. You must plan sensibly and look to the future. Set yourself realistic timeframes in which to achieve certain milestones that will lead you to your end goal.

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