Leadership and Management Skills Bootcamp
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: –
or follow the QR Code to complete the online enquiry form: –
Dates for upcoming cohorts
| | Cohort 2 |
| Week 1 | Wednesday 14th January 2026 |
| Week 2 | Wednesday 21st January 2026 |
| Week 3 | Wednesday 28th January 2026 |
| Week 4 | Wednesday 4th February 2026 |
| Week 5 | Wednesday 11th February 2026 |
| Week 6 | Half Term |
| Week 7 | Wednesday 25th February 2026 |
| Week 8 | Wednesday 4th March 2026 |
| Week 9 | Wednesday 11th March 2026 |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 18th March 2026 |
| Week 11 | Wednesday 25th March 2026 |
Last update: Friday 21st November 2025