Purpose
Provide a city-wide support system that connects people to careers, training, volunteering, and development opportunities in health and social care across Leeds.
Strategic Drivers
- Integrated Workforce – Reducing duplication by joining up partners and resources.
- One Workforce Culture – Building shared capacity and seamless pathways.
- Inclusive Access – Breaking down barriers for people facing inequality or exclusion.
- Efficient Resource Use – Sharing learning and infrastructure to maximise impact.
Approach
- Innovative & Accessible – Offering entry-level to advanced opportunities, many without formal qualifications.
- Targeted Support – Helping people at all stages (students, jobseekers, career changers, experienced staff).
- Impact-Oriented – Tracking outcomes to reduce inequalities and promote inclusive recruitment.
Focus
- Participants – Supporting people across Leeds to access meaningful opportunities.
- Partners – Advising employers on innovative recruitment approaches.
Academy Role
- Co-creation – Designing new programmes and recruitment models with partners.
- Engagement – Reaching communities through careers fairs and events.
- Access Channels – Enabling easy entry into roles, volunteering, and training.
- Evaluation & Impact – Monitoring outcomes such as retention, diversity, and inclusion.
Expected Impact (Healthy Leeds Plan Alignment)
- Stronger integrated workforce pathways across Leeds.
- More diverse and equitable opportunities.
- Optimised resource use through centralised systems.
- Careers shaped around prevention and person-centred care.
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https://leedshealthandcareacademy.org/careers
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