Work placement guidance for employers, learning…

Experience of work in health, social care, playwork, early years and childcare services is crucial to bridge the gap between education or training and the world of work. At its best, it can open people’s eyes to jobs they had never thought of, inform career decisions and provide valuable experience for job applications and entry to higher education. Here is guidance for employers, learning providers and learners on work placements.

This guide should be read alongside any policies, procedures and guidance for work placement provided by individual learning providers and/or employers. There is a video presentation which will take you through this work placement guide.

For more information on the job roles available, the employers who offer work placement opportunities and to complete an online assessment of suitability to work in health, social care, playwork, early years and childcare visit NHS Wales Careers and WeCareWales websites.

Employers

Guidance and support for those who may offer work placement opportunities, including childminders.
- Work placement guide
Learning providers

Guidance and support for agencies seeking to place a learner in a work placement.
- Work placement guide
Learners

Guidance and support for individuals undertaking a work placement opportunity.
- Work placement guide
Resources

Animated digital resource, templates for checklists, work placement agreements and reflective logs to support work placements.
- Work placement guide

Employers

Learning providers

Learners

Resources