Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care

Leadership and Management Skills Bootcamp

We are currently recruiting for Wave 2 of Cohort 6, starting on Wednesday 10th September.

80-100% Funded Leadership & Management Programme in Health and Social Care

Community CVS are offering limited places for the upcoming government funded Aspiring Leaders in Health and Social Care Skills Bootcamp, a heavily subsidised leadership development programme starting on Wednesday 10th September 2025.

This 10-session programme is tailored for aspiring and current managers across the health, social care, and VCFSE sectors in Lancashire. It offers high impact training every Wednesday, from 9:30am to 3:00pm, at Community CVS’s accessible accredited training centre at the Boulevard Centre, Railway Road, Blackburn. (Course breaks for half term)

Who is it for?

This programme is ideal for individuals looking to strengthen their leadership skills, enhance their confidence, and gain practical tools to lead teams and projects more effectively.

Course Content Includes:

  • Leadership Styles and Skills
  • Managing Teams, People and Motivation
  • Project Management Tools and Techniques
  • Understanding Coaching, Mentoring and Advice
  • Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Mission, Vision, Values and Organisational Strategy
  • Artificial Intelligence – Prompt Writing in ChatGPT

Participants can also choose to complete a CMI-accredited qualification (Level 3 or 5 Award in Management and Leadership).

Cost and Funding:

  • £345 for SME employers (90% funded)
  • £750 for non-SMEs (approx. 80% funded)
  • Fully funded for individuals that will secure a new job in the health or social care sector following course commencement.

Eligibility:

  • Learners must be 19+
  • Must be based in Lancashire
  • Must work in or contribute to the health or social care sector

Progression Evidence Required:

To support the funding, all we ask for is a short letter from the employer at the end of the programme explaining how the learner has applied what they’ve learned by taking on some new responsibilities – whether that’s leading a project, managing people, or starting a new initiative. We’ll keep in touch throughout the programme and support this process – this evidence is required before course completion.

How to Apply:

Places are limited so to express interest or secure your places, please contact Myka Gleave: – 

01254 503043
myka.gleave@communitycvs.org.uk

or follow the QR Code for Learner Application or Organisation Application to complete the online enquiry form: –

Dates for upcoming cohorts

Cohort 1Cohort 2
Week 1Wednesday 10th September 2025Wednesday 14th January 2026
Week 2Wednesday 17th September 2025Wednesday 21st January 2026
Week 3Wednesday 24th September 2025Wednesday 28th January 2026
Week 4Wednesday 1st October 2025Wednesday 4th February 2026
Week 5Wednesday 8th October 2025Wednesday 11th February 2026
Week 6Wednesday 15th October 2025Half Term
Week 7Wednesday 22nd October 2025Wednesday 25th February 2026
Week 8Half TermWednesday 4th March 2026
Week 9Wednesday 5th November 2025Wednesday 11th March 2026
Week 10Wednesday 12th November 2025Wednesday 18th March 2026
Week 11Wednesday 19th November 2025Wednesday 25th March 2026

Last update: Thursday 3rd July 2025