Embark Learning Care Academy

Embark Learning Care Academy Start or progress your career in Health & Social Care. Funded training, qualifications & career support across the West Midlands.

No two journeys are the same and every Health and Social Care professional has their own challenges, journeys and routes to follow. Wherever you ‘Embark’ on your own individual journey, there is a route in place for you to forge and follow. It is our belief that every Health and Social Care professional should embrace learning and be supported to continually improve, keep updated, be refreshed and constantly learn new ideas. Whether you have five weeks or five years’ experience, The Embark Learning Care Academy can provide you with a range of blended learning options and programmes that will benefit your career. The Embark Learning Care Academy strives to enhance educational opportunities for people to benefit themselves and others who they care for, we are able to do this by raising the aspirations of individuals, improve teaching and learning and provide them the best possible learning environment. eLearning | short courses | workforce development | start your career in social care | CPD | virtual reality | mental health & wellbeing

02/10/2026

You don’t have to have started your career as a trainer to become one.

Ming started out as a nurse, gaining experience across Health & Social Care before deciding she wanted to use those skills in a different way, helping other people learn, develop and build confidence in care.

Since joining our Aspiring Trainers Programme, she’s done exactly that. Ming has been supporting people across Health & Social Care and has successfully guided groups through Embark’s programmes, while continuing to build her own confidence and experience as a trainer.

She’s really enjoyed the journey so far and the support she’s received along the way.

If you’ve worked in care and ever thought you’d enjoy teaching others, sharing what you know or helping people take their first steps into the sector, it could be something worth considering.

You already have experience that could make a difference to someone else. Becoming a trainer is about learning how to pass that on.

Apply Today:

https://uk.indeed.com/job/aspiring-trainer-assessor-health-social-care-skills-83b0bd22a12dfcb5

Got questions about getting into care?We know starting something new can come with a lot of them, especially if you’ve n...
29/09/2026

Got questions about getting into care?

We know starting something new can come with a lot of them, especially if you’ve never worked in care before.

Do I need experience? What support will I get? Will there be help finding work afterwards? What can I progress onto?

We’ve answered a few of the questions we’re asked most often by learners.

The 4-week programme is there to help you build your confidence, learn the practical side of care and understand what the job is really like. Once you complete it, you’ll also get a guaranteed interview with Fairway Healthcare.

Interested in joining an upcoming programme? Get in touch with the Embark team to find out what’s available near you.

23/09/2026

We’re really pleased to share Oluwatosin’s journey with both Embark and Fairway.

She came through the Embark programme wanting to build her knowledge and confidence in Health and Social Care, and from there moved into work with Fairway where she’s been able to keep developing and put that learning into practice.

What means the most to us is knowing she felt supported throughout. Whether it was during training or once she was out working, she knew there was someone there if she needed advice, had a question or just needed a bit of guidance.

She’s now completed her Temp to Perm journey and moved into full-time employment in care, which is a brilliant next step.

For us, this is what the link between Embark and Fairway should look like. Not just training someone and leaving it there, but helping people move into full-time work, supporting them to stay in the sector and building a stronger, more stable care workforce.

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 💙Dementia touches so many lives, whether that’s through work, a loved one, your family or...
21/09/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 💙

Dementia touches so many lives, whether that’s through work, a loved one, your family or just wanting to understand more for the future.

The more people understand dementia, the more difference it can make. Sometimes it’s about supporting someone in a care setting, and sometimes it’s simply about better understanding a parent, grandparent, relative or someone close to you.

Our Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care is there for anyone who wants to build that knowledge further, with funded, flexible online learning available.

A good reminder today that understanding dementia really matters, and that learning more about it can have a real impact.

We’re really proud to see Embark Learning recognised as a Great Place to Work in Healthcare.There are so many people acr...
16/09/2026

We’re really proud to see Embark Learning recognised as a Great Place to Work in Healthcare.

There are so many people across Embark who play a part in what we do, often behind the scenes. From supporting learners at the very start of their journey, to making sure programmes run smoothly and delivering the training itself.

It all comes together because of the people behind it.

This recognition is a strong reflection of the team we have, the way people support each other and the work that goes into giving our learners a good experience.

A big thank you to everyone across Embark who plays a part in that every day.

It was lovely seeing Ayah and Senait walk in for their Fairway interviews this week smiling, looking amazing and feeling...
14/09/2026

It was lovely seeing Ayah and Senait walk in for their Fairway interviews this week smiling, looking amazing and feeling really good about themselves.

Both had been supported by Smart Works Birmingham, who provided them with high-quality interview clothing and helped them prepare for the interview.

Ayah described her experience as “really great” and said the team made her feel very welcomed. They made sure she had what she needed for the interview and spent time practising questions with her and helping her think about how to respond.

Senait was just as happy with her experience. She loved her outfit and told us that people kept asking her about it, which she was proud to say was all thanks to Smart Works.

Seeing them both come in smiling and feeling good was genuinely lovely. Interviews can be daunting at the best of times, so being able to walk in feeling comfortable in what you are wearing and a little more prepared for the conversation ahead can mean a lot.

That is what makes working with Smart Works Birmingham so valuable. It is not simply about providing clothes. It is about giving women that extra bit of encouragement and helping them feel ready to take the next step when an opportunity comes along.

For Ayah and Senait, that next step was an interview with Fairway Healthcare, and it was brilliant to see them walk through the door feeling positive and ready to give it their best.

Both had such good things to say about their experience with Smart Works and it is easy to see why. The work they do gives women something practical they can take away, but also a real boost in how they feel about themselves going into an important moment.

A huge thank you to the team at Smart Works Birmingham for everything you do for the women we work with.

Smart Works Birmingham Fairway Homecare

54 learners started work in August, putting the skills they’ve developed into practice and beginning their next chapter ...
09/09/2026

54 learners started work in August, putting the skills they’ve developed into practice and beginning their next chapter in care.

Getting to that point takes more than completing a course. It takes confidence to try something unfamiliar, time to learn and people who support you along the way. That’s why helping learners prepare for employment is such an important part of what we do.

Working alongside Fairway Healthcare means that support can continue beyond the classroom. In August, 38 Temp to Perm placements began and 10 care professionals moved into permanent roles, showing where those first steps can lead.

Congratulations to everyone who started work or secured a permanent role. We look forward to seeing how you get on.

A brilliant achievement for Shamsa, who has successfully completed our five day programme with The King's Trust and earn...
07/09/2026

A brilliant achievement for Shamsa, who has successfully completed our five day programme with The King's Trust and earned her certificate. 👏

Shamsa came into the programme with previous experience in care, but what stood out from her feedback was how much the training helped her look at care differently.

She spoke about gaining more confidence, building on what she already knew and thinking much more about what care feels like from the perspective of the person receiving it. For Shamsa, it was about more than learning tasks. It was about dignity, respect, listening, choice and understanding the responsibility that comes with supporting another person.

In her own words, she came away with “more than a certificate”, and that really sums it up.

Shamsa now wants to keep building her experience in healthcare, with the long term goal of becoming a nurse. We’re really pleased to have played a part in that next step.

A huge well done, and thank you to The King’s Trust for helping make opportunities like this possible. We look forward to following your progress with Fairway Homecare .

🎉 Congratulations to our learners on completing the programme!Over the past four weeks, 17 learners have come together, ...
03/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our learners on completing the programme!

Over the past four weeks, 17 learners have come together, each bringing their own backgrounds, experiences and reasons for joining. Some were looking for a change in career, while others were returning to Health & Social Care after some time away.

There was plenty of laughter along the way, and it was great to see the group get to know each other, support one another and grow in confidence throughout the programme.

A big thank you to our trainer, Alex, for supporting the group throughout the four weeks. A special shout out as well to Helen and Damian for being awarded Learners of the Cohort!

Congratulations again to everyone who completed the programme. It’s been lovely having you with us at Embark. You are the future of care, and we wish you all the best on the rest of your journey!

01/09/2026

“There’s no catch.”

Shirley Way, Head of Region (Midlands) at Skills for Care spoke about how Embark and Fairway are helping to open people’s eyes to the opportunities available within adult social care.

Sometimes people can be unsure when they’re offered support or a route into a new career, wondering what the catch might be. As Shirley put it, there really isn’t one. We’re here to support people, help them build their skills and create genuine opportunities to start and develop a career in care.

Shirley also spoke about the tangible outcomes she sees from this work, not just for the people entering the sector, but for the wider health and social care workforce and ultimately the people receiving care and support.

One of the highlights Shirley shared was how rewarding it is to see carers grow in confidence, skills and their careers. It was wonderful to hear this recognised by someone who knows the care sector so well, and a reminder of why creating these opportunities matters.

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