Aspiring Leaders

Community CVS are offering limited places for the upcoming government funded Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp, a heavily subsidised leadership development programme starting  14th January 2026.
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This 10-session programme is tailored for aspiring and current managers across the health, social care, and VCFSE sectors in Lancashire. It offers high impact training every Wednesday, from 9:30am to 3:00pm, at Community CVS’s accessible accredited training centre at the Boulevard Centre, Railway Road, Blackburn. (Course breaks for half term).

Who is it for?
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This programme is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their leadership skills, enhance their confidence, and gain practical tools to lead teams and projects more effectively.


Course Content Includes:

• Leadership Styles and Skills
• Managing Teams, People and Motivation
• Project Management Tools and Techniques
• Understanding Coaching, Mentoring & Advice
• Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Mission, Vision, Values & Organisational Strategy
• Artificial Intelligence - Prompt Writing in ChatGPT

Participants can also choose to complete a CMI-accredited qualification (Level 3 or 5 Award in Management and Leadership).


Cost and Funding:

• £345 for SME employers (90% funded)
• £750 for non-SMEs (approx. 80% funded)
• Fully funded for individuals that will secure a new job in the health or social care sector following course commencement.

Eligibility:

• Learners must be 19+
• Must be based in Lancashire
• Must work in or contribute to the health or social care sector

Progression Evidence Required:
To support the funding, all we ask for is a short letter from the employer at the end of the programme explaining how the learner has applied what they’ve learned by taking on some new responsibilities - whether that’s leading a project, managing people, or starting a new initiative. We’ll keep in touch throughout the programme and support this process - this evidence is required before course completion.


How to Apply:
Places are limited so to express interest or secure your places, please contact Myka Gleave on 01254 503043 or email [email protected]