Forth Valley College now recruiting FVRH interns
Forth Valley College is once again begun recruiting young people with additional support needs to become interns at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Through the college’s SEARCH programme, suitable candidates will be given the chance to learn invaluable employability skills, as well as being provided with long term employment support.
Open to people with ASN needs, between the ages of 18 and 24 who live in the Falkirk area, the working partnership includes Forth Valley College, NHS Forth Valley and Skills Development Scotland, Serco and Falkirk Council.
Successful applicants will be handed placements at the hospital in a variety of roles provided by both Serco and NHS Scotland.
During the year long programme interns will be have a Monday to Friday 9am-4pm timetable, as well as opportunities to learn work-life skills including: housekeeping, domestic services, catering, stores, portering, reception and admin, as well as mail room support.
FVRH interns will also complete food handling and manual handling certificates during the programme.
Receiving individual mentorship, support and training from an onsite job coach throughout the programme, interns will participate in a curriculum of employability and personal development delivered by Forth Valley College.
One to one support and guidance from Falkirk Employment and Training Unit will be provided with the aim of securing employment for all the interns at the end of the 12 months. Additional SEARCH programme goals include improving long-term social inclusion, confidence, career progression, building of support networks, as well as the development of real world experience.
Lucy Hawkins, curriculum manager in FVC’s department of care, sport, business and communities, said: “The DFN Project SEARCH at Forth Valley Royal Hospital significantly benefits ASN students, equipping them with essential skills, enhancing their confidence, and providing meaningful work experiences. This collaboration between educational institutions and healthcare providers promotes inclusivity in the workforce and we want to hear from as many young people who feel they might qualify as an intern as possible. Get in touch and find out more as soon as you can.”
For more information or to apply for a place contact FVC on 01324 403000, visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk or e-mail [email protected].