Supporting Black and Asian minoritised groups who are managers or aspiring managers looking to progress in their career but are facing blockages and resistance preventing them from doing so.
Aimed at Black and Asian minoritised groups who are leaders or aspiring leaders and want to develop themselves and progress in their career at all levels, in all roles, in all types of social care and health organisations.
Previous participants have come from local government, social care, commissioning organisations, charities, third sector, nurses and occupational health.
The programme has had a significant impact on the participants who’ve taken part over the last 12 years. It’s important to offer opportunities and support to people who are Black or Asian and wish to fulfil their career goals.
This programme is fully booked.
We'll be taking registrations in the new year for the next cohort which starts in late April 2025, with the mandatory online workshops taking place on the 7 May, 4 June and 9 July.
To get priority notification of when registrations for this cohort open please .
Learning outcomes
- Boost your confidence and self-belief to help you grow and progress in your career.
- Develop and understand your personal brand: learn how people perceive you and how to raise your profile within your organisation.
- Assess your leadership style and understand its impact on the people around you.
- Enhance your leadership skills to become a more effective and influential leader.
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses to focus on areas for improvement.
- Gain an understanding of the power of networking and how to use it to your advantage.
- Overcome challenges and barriers to growth using specific techniques.
- Increase your awareness of how protected characteristics and culture influence practice in the workplace.
- Share experiences and learn from peers to expand your perspective and grow your leadership capabilities.
Delivery
Delivered through blended learning, this programme combines self-learning modules with three live online sessions - accessed via the 微微草视频 virtual learning environment. It equips you with the tools to better understand and focus on your organisation, helping you to shape and influence your career progression with confidence and clarity.
You are also invited to join our online informal coffee mornings via Zoom.
The online workshops
Completion of the self-learning modules and full attendance at the three online workshops is a mandatory requirement of the programme.
- Wednesday 5 February 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 - Fully booked
- Wednesday 12 March 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 - Fully booked
- Wednesday 9 April 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 - Fully booked
Join our online coffee mornings
These sessions support your learning and development, offering a safe space to share what you’ve learned, discuss challenges, and celebrate your successes.
Take advantage of this opportunity to build meaningful connections, exchange valuable insights, and learn from your colleagues and feel supported throughout your leadership journey. (There is no formal requirement to attend the coffee mornings)
- Wednesday 12 February 2025 | 10:30 - 11:30 - Fully booked
- Wednesday 19 March 2025 | 10:30 - 11:30 - Fully booked
- Wednesday 16 April 2025 | 10:30 - 11:30 - Fully booked
Cost
£750+VAT.
One of the best leadership and training programmes I鈥檝e done in my career. We had a safe and supportive space for real conversations and personal development through this leadership and management programme. The support and delivery by the facilitators and programme lead were second to none.
Vhenekayi Nyambayo
Moving Up participant
Get in touch
If you have any issues or questions please email MovingUp.Programme@skillsforcare.org.uk
If there are a large number of people within your organisation who would like to participate in the Moving Up Programme then you may be interested in having the programme delivered directly into your organisation. If this is of interest to you please email MovingUp.Programme@skillsforcare.org.uk