Following successful work placements, a number of Bradford College students have gone on to secure permanent roles with provider Anchor.
Over 25 students have spent time working at Anchor care homes – England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life – over the past 12 months. The placements were the result of a new partnership between Bradford College and Anchor, with the aim of supporting students’ education in health and social care.
All the students, alongside the head of school Vicky Carter, were invited to Anchor’s headquarters in Bradford to celebrate their achievements and receive awards for their efforts during their time with the organisation. Furthermore, three students have secured permanent roles within Anchor care homes.
Head of school Vicky Carter said: “We’re grateful to Anchor for allowing our students to enter its care homes and learn more about how they operate day-to-day. I’m certain they all picked up skills that will prove invaluable in later life.”
Anchor district manager Kirsty Francis said: “We commenced working with Bradford College, Vicky, and her team as these students are our potential care staff, team leaders, managers, and senior leader of the future. It is great to support these young minds and help them start their careers in health and social care.”
