Call for competitors to join WorldSkills International Caring Competition Assessment Centre
Download WorldSkills International competition application form here.
WorldSkills Leipzig, Germany 2013 will be the world’s largest international skills competition to ever take place with young people from across the globe competing to become the best of the best in their chosen skill. Caring is a confirmed category for the UK team at WorldSkills Leipzig taking place between the 2 – 7 July 2013, presenting a fantastic opportunity to recognise and acknowledge excellent care in practice.
We are currently looking for 16 exceptional young social care workers to form the long-list for WorldSkills, Leipzig 2013 from which over time the final UK team will selected.
Therefore, we are seeking social care employers and education providers to nominate highly skilled social care workers that meet the eligibility criteria (see below) and who would like to potentially represent their country at this exciting event.
For those competitors who are selected for the long list after the selection event, considerable training, coaching and support will be given. This is a fantastic opportunity for a young person to benefit from an incredible opportunity and for their supporting organisation to gain recognition and a raised profile.
Competitors are asked to complete the downloadable application form from the website and submit it to Emily Bari by the 26 January to: Emily.Bari@nsasocialcare.co.uk
Following this, 30 eligible applicants will be selected to attend a day of assessments on either the 21 or 22 February in London. At the selection event competitors will undergo an interview and be asked to give a presentation. On completion of the assessment 15 competitors will be chosen to form the long list.
Eligibility Criteria and practicalities
Competitors must be born after the 1 January 1991 and be a minimum of 19 years of age. They must have completed an S/NVQ Level 3 and be capable of progressing further. Furthermore they must possess strong theoretical and practical knowledge.
Full employer/training provider support required prior to entry.
For those travelling over 60 miles one night’s bed and breakfast will be provided for the night prior to the assessment. Competitors travel and food will be reimbursed in line with the Skills Academy’s reimbursement procedure. Competitors must attend the event alone.
To nominate a competitor for the assessment day please complete the downloadable application form and return by the 26 January to Emily Bari at: Emily.Bari@nsasocialcare.co.uk.