Trafford Learning Academy (TLA) seeks to provide an innovative approach to growing and retaining our adult social care workforce at Trafford Council.
Regardless of where you are in your life and career, what we offer is information, guidance and support for you to access a career in adult social care.
This website will help you decide if a career in social care is for you. It will enable you the opportunity to explore what your career in social care could look like as well as provide information about what it is really like to work in adult social care from workers who have already forged their careers in this sector.
You may already be working in adult social care but have aspiration to develop your career; here you will find information to help you consider your options on how to progress.
The DHSC highlight; to start your career in adult social care all you need is the right values, rather than lots of qualifications. You can still then develop your skills with on-the-job training or formal education. And, if you want to progress to new roles, there are always opportunities to take on more responsibilities.
Adult social care is all about providing personal and practical support to help people live their lives. It’s about supporting them to maintain their independence, dignity and control. If you feel this is something that interests you and you would like to work to this endeavour, then read on and explore your potential.
Our Mission
- To enhance and expand our valued and competent social care workforce.
- To develop individuals to reach their aspirations.
We will…
- encourage and inspire individuals to prepare for and enter into a rewarding career in both health and social care;
- create a culture of continuous learning and improvement;
- provide support so people can learn and collaborate together;
- work in partnership with other key stakeholders;
- ensure that both our current and future workforce are skilled, resilient and motivated to reach their personal maximum potential;
- commit to the development of a confident and driven workforce with the essential values and skills necessary to meet the health and wellbeing outcomes of Trafford residents.