Funding through Flexible Training Opportunities
Friday, 24 September 2010 13:46
Private and voluntary organisations, with less than 150 employees, can apply for Flexible Training Opportunities (FTOs) to support:
- supervisors and support workers in housing support, care at home and combined services
- supervisors and support workers in adult day care services.
Employers can also apply for FTOs to support all groups of workers who are registered on a particular part of the SSSC's register, to achieve SVQ or higher education units which are not connected to their registration, but are valuable for career development.
SDS will fund 50% of costs paid retrospectively for training completed in 90 days, with up to £500* per learner towards costs of training for up to 10 employees, and an overall maximum of £5,000 available per organisation to improve business performance.
*Conditions apply, to read about the programme rules and guidance visit:
For more information about funding for learning contact: wendy.johnston@sssc.uk.com
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have confirmed that specific groups of workers in the social services sector are eligible for funding to achieve units towards complete SVQs and higher education qualifications.
