For social care employers in North Yorkshire and York

Care Ambassador Scheme

 

What is the Care Ambassador scheme?

 

The Care Ambassador scheme is a national and local initiative to inform young people and other groups in the community about social care. The CAWD Care Ambassador Scheme has been running since April 2009 and has successfully recruited over 50 Care Ambassadors.

 

What is a Care Ambassador?

 

A Care Ambassador is a social care worker, carer or recipient of care who as part of a team promotes social care by giving presentations and workshops in local schools and colleges. The role of a Care Ambassador is to inspire, encourage and offer guidence to young people about entering the social care sector.  Free training is given to help Care Ambassadors in this role.

 

Could I be a Care Ambassador?

 

• Are you passionate about your work?

• Are you proud about what you do?

• Would you like to promote social care to others?

If the answer is ‘yes’ then why not become a Care Ambassador?

 

Michael Watt, Care Ambassador Coordinator

How do I apply?

 

If you would like to become a Care Ambassador, or to nominate someone please contact:

Email: Michael.Watt@northyorks.gov.uk

Telephone:

01609 798 541

What is your commitment:

 

All successful applicants are asked to participate in a minimum of 3 activities per year. This could include attending a recruitment road show or assisting at a schools careers event.

 

 

How could a Care Ambassador benefit your organisation?

 

• All Care Ambassadors have appropriate presentation skills training
• Provide information on what it is really like to work in social care from their own experiences
• The Care Ambassador scheme can support student curriculum
• May lead to work placements

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Care Ambasador Application Form 

 

Care Ambassador Newsletter July 2010

 

Care Ambassador Newsletter May 2010

 

Care Ambassador Information Booklet