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Practice Placements for University Students
The team at Heathlands is proud to be one of the University of Cumbria’s quality assured practice placement partners. We’re committed to offering learning opportunities that complement and enhance each student’s learning experiences whilst at university.
Students are very welcome to spend a few days, weeks or months working alongside the Heathlands team in small groups or one-to-one. You’ll be directly involved with the day-to-day hustle and bustle of life with the Heathlands community and will be supported by a trained on-site Practice Supervisor throughout your placement.
Heathlands placement programme is designed in conjunction with Cumbria University to ensure we meet all professional body requirements (where appropriate).
Comments from students who’ve recently spent time with us:
Lovely place with great staff who care highly about all service users and their wellbeing" kelly It was the best placement I've ever been to!" Magda I enjoyed every minute and feel i have learned a lot and developed as a person" Hannah |
I feel my communication and team working skills have developed and become a lot stronger; which I believe is essential for working in the Health and Social Care sector" David It's been a great learning experience and both members and staff have been very welcoming" Laura |
Take a look at our Opportunities page to see the range of activities you could support members with.
Please complete the Contact Us form to arrange a visit and chat about practice placement opportunities with Heathlands.
Placements for trainee Police Officers
Heathlands welcomes people who are training with Cumbria Constabulary to become Police Officers or Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). Trainees Spend three days working with members and then share their learning with their peers and collegues.
Work Experience for School and College Students
Heathlands welcomes school and college students seeking one/two-week work placements. Students work alongside friendly, trained and experienced staff and have opportunity to learn about working in a social care setting with people with learning disabilities. Take a look at our Opportunities page to see the activities you could support members with.
Recent students have commented on their work experience:
Recent students have commented on their work experience:
Very educational in learning about people with disabilities" Wilson |
I have really enjoyed my placement, Heathlands is a lovely environment" Abdul |
Take a look at our Opportunities page to see the range of activities you could support members with.
Please complete the Contact Us form to arrange a visit and chat about work experience opportunities with Heathlands.