New Start

New Start is a Merseyside-based organisation that offers apprenticeship training through its Learning and Development service, with a focus on health and social care for both adults and children. Its apprenticeship provision is designed around a personalised approach, starting by understanding each learner’s aspirations and tailoring the learning pathway to individual needs. Learners are supported in a caring environment, with regular, constructive feedback and tools to help them overcome barriers, while being treated with respect and having their needs met. For employers, New Start provides a partnership-based service with regular learner feedback, 12‑week progress reviews and an emphasis on developing a highly skilled and competent workforce. Programmes are bespoke to each employer’s business needs, with each course individualised to the learner. New Start delivers apprenticeships and qualifications including Adult Care Worker (Level 2), Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3), Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Level 4), Leader in Adult Care (Level 5), Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4), and Children, Young People and Families Manager (Level 5).