Our Skills Bootcamps in Health and Social Care Leadership offer aspiring leaders access to free, flexible training to equip them with the skills, knowledge and competencies to grow into new leadership or supervisory roles in the sector.

We are proud of this successful programme – and it has received a great deal of good feedback, which you can read below.

Additionally, there’s more good stuff over on this page.

Bootcamp Learner Testimonials

“It has made me think quite differently about my future career progression. Bootcamp has helped me understand how my skills and experiences can be transferred across other roles. I would recommend the Bootcamp.”

“The skills Bootcamp has helped me to feel more confident as a new manager. I would highly recommend it to aspiring managers who are looking to move forward in their careers.“

“This has been a fantastic experience gaining tools knowledge and information and may encourage me to look at my own business building professional, development with skills and networking. I would recommend this to course, gained so much understanding, skills.“

“I would definitely recommend Bootcamp to others. The sessions have been well delivered and interactive. I have looked forward to attending the sessions. My organisation suggested I attended The Aspiring Leaders Bootcamp as I was about to take on a more senior role. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on Bootcamp, and I have met some great people from similar organisations which has been great for networking. I was worried that Bootcamp might be very intense, and I would be bamboozled with big words and complicated theories, but this was not the case.”

“Chris is an excellent facilitator, and his delivery style made the sessions really interesting and interactive. He was great at breaking things down so that I could understand them, and this made me feel comfortable asking questions. The delivery was professional and fun at the same time with interactions that got people out of their comfort zone. The group discussions were very helpful as it was interesting to hear how other people operate within their organisations and different experiences. I have learnt so much from the course that I have already been able to apply in my job role and CPD and will continue to do so. Bootcamp has given me the tools to be able to now go on and undertake the Principles of Leadership and Management qualification.”

“The afternoon sessions with Ammara have also been really productive and interactive and I feel that these have given me more clarity about how to structure the assignments for the qualification. It has also been good having Lynn’s input to the Bootcamp as she really knows her stuff, I would recommend Bootcamp to others, and I am so glad I had the chance to attend.”

“My new business journey began with my passion to make a difference and provide a service that is unique. I sought advice to evolve, develop and grow my mission, vision and values into a reality to create my own Community Interest Company. This was made possible with business support and Bootcamp from CVS.”

“I have been very fortunate to receive specific business support through Bootcamp and given access to engage and draw upon a wealth of business knowledge and experience to help me on my business journey. With being new in the business world and keen to learn and develop my skills, I have been able to learn business strategies to harness my abilities and strengths which in turn will pave the way for my business to develop and grow successfully in the future.”

Bootcamp Session Feedback

“All the bootcamp sessions have been really useful but Contract & Commission Readiness especially so. Lynn has a brilliant knowledge of business practice and I learnt lots of useful things in this session that are relevant to my work including: having up to date policies and procedures including where to obtain them, recruiting trustees, bid writing including importance of ‘hooks’ and social value, measuring outcomes, different options for income sources (Not just grants) and competitor research. Lots of food for thought and new ideas to take forward with our charity.”

“An interesting overview of EDI – I feel more confident in dealing with these issues as a manager now.”

“Really enjoyed EDI session today – I will take away the information I have learnt – specifically the definitions of EDI. Very well presented. Lots of opportunity to engage/group exercise was great!”

“Today’s session had so much information to use in my working day. I feel confident in applying the information learnt/discussed today moving forward.”

“I absolutely loved this session. It was so interesting.”

“Lots of info this week but has been really helpful. I am about to start managing a new project so will be able to apply this learning.”

“Really enjoyed the session today – the tasks were all really interactive and helpful – thank you!”

“Before the session, I wasn’t clear on the difference between coaching, mentoring and advice, but now I know what makes them different. The session has given me ideas on how I can use coaching, mentoring and advice to support my team to develop and improve.”

“Brilliant discussions and really useful in-depth information on a topic that is often not clearly defined when talked about at work.”

“I have a much better understanding of mission, vision and values following today’s session and I’ll take this back to my organisation for use at our staff away day.”

“Found it very insightful and I will use the strategic process going forward in the projects I manage.”

“Excellent delivery, really interesting content. Great ice breakers which allowed us to get to know the group.”

“I know this course will be extremely beneficial on my journey into leadership and personal/professional development and give me foundations to succeed.”

“I will be taking away the importance of self-reflection and looking at the topics in more depth. Very informative and enjoyed today.”

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