Batley care home works with Kirklees College to provide future carers
HC-One’s Lydgate Lodge Care Home in Batley, has launched a new partnership with Kirklees College to support the next generation of adult social care professionals.
This partnership aims to provide valuable placement opportunities for students, helping to ensure high standards of care in the sector for years to come.
Jess Williams, Employer Engagement & Placement Advisor at Kirklees College, recently visited Lydgate Lodge to meet the team and tour the home’s excellent facilities.
She commented:"I go to a lot of homes, and this is one of the best I have seen – the facilities are out of this world."
Ben Makwar, Home Manager at Lydgate Lodge, added: "It is so important to support young people as they embark on an important career in adult social care, and we are delighted to be able to support them on this journey!"
Through this partnership, Lydgate Lodge will offer students hands-on experience and insights into the day-to-day running of a care home, preparing them for rewarding careers in adult social care.
Both Lydgate Lodge and Kirklees College are committed to ensuring that students gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in this vital sector.