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    Breaking Down Barriers: Our Information Session at Bury Adult Learning

    Published Fri 21th November 2025

    Addressing Common Misconceptions About Care Careers

    Sue Waldron from Bury Care Academy recently delivered another impactful myth-busting session, this time at the B2W Group. Working directly with job seekers exploring career options in care, alongside their employment advisors, Sue provided attendees with the accurate, up-to-date information they need to make informed decisions about careers in the care sector.

    What makes sessions like these particularly valuable is the presence of employment advisors in the room. By equipping these advisors with factual information about care careers, we're creating a ripple effect that reaches job seekers across the borough long after the session ends.

    This Session Covered:

    • The reality of care roles in 2025
      • Training and qualification pathways
        • Career progression opportunities
          • The diverse range of care settings and specialisms
            • Practical guidance on entering the sector
              • Dispelling common misconceptions about care work
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                The Power of Partnership

                This collaboration between Bury Care Academy and Bury Adult Learning Service demonstrates how partnerships between training providers and sector leaders can create clear, accessible pathways into rewarding careers in health and social care. By working together, we're able to provide comprehensive support to individuals considering a career change or entering the workforce.

                ‘Sue made an excellent point during the session: we can train people on all the technical aspects, using equipment, following medication protocols, but genuine compassion can't be taught. It's an inherent quality. This is exactly the kind of honest conversation our learners need to hear when considering care careers’.
                —   Nicola Naylor, Program Manager, Bury Adult Learning Service

                The "Introduction to a Career in Care Level 1" program is designed to give participants a well-rounded introduction to the care sector, combining classroom learning with real-world experiences and expert guidance. Our myth-busting session is just one component of this comprehensive approach to workforce development.

                What We Covered

                During the session, Sue addressed several common myths about care work, including misconceptions about pay, career progression, qualifications required, and the nature of the work itself. Attendees learned about:

                • Training and qualifications

                  The various pathways into care work, from entry-level positions through to advanced qualifications, and how Bury Care Academy supports learners at every stage.

                • Career progression

                  The diverse roles available within the care sector and the opportunities for advancement, specialization, and professional development.

                • The reality of care work

                  What a typical day looks like, the challenges and rewards, and the essential skills that make someone successful in a care role.

                • Support available

                  The resources, training, and ongoing support that care workers receive throughout their careers.

                Event Highlights

                See what exciting things we got up to! 

                Bury Care Image Sue presenting to engaged audience Bury Care Image Event details Bury Care Image Interactive discussion Bury Care Image Wide view of the session Bury Care Image Sue answering questions Bury Care Image Classroom atmosphere Bury Care Image Sue engaging with attendees Bury Care Image Classroom discussion Bury Care Image Group photo

                Building Stronger Communities Through Partnership

                We're incredibly grateful to Nicola Naylor and the entire team at Bury Adult Learning Service for giving us the opportunity to contribute to this vital workforce development program. Partnerships like these are essential for creating sustainable pathways into the care sector and ensuring that Bury continues to have a skilled, compassionate workforce ready to serve our community.

                To find out more about the courses and other services offered at Bury Adult Learning be sure to visit the link below to find out more…

                Adult Learning - Bury Council

                Interested in a Career in Care?

                If this event has inspired you to explore a career in health and social care, we'd love to hear from you. Bury Care Academy is currently recruiting for various care roles across the sector. Check out our latest vacancies for more…

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