Bury Care Academy

04/09/2026

Could a career in adult social care be your next step? 🌟

If you're looking for rewarding work where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives, come along to our FREE Adult Social Care Myth-Busting and Information Session.

Whether you're considering a career change, returning to work, or just curious about the sector, this relaxed and friendly session will help you discover what working in care is really like.

You'll:
- Bust common myths about working in care
- Explore the wide range of roles available across Bury
- Hear from experienced professionals with over 40 years in the sector
- Learn what employers are looking for and how recruitment works
- Get your questions answered in a supportive environment
Find out about the help and support available to get you into work

Adult social care offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping people live happy, independent and fulfilling lives.

Persona Basecamp
Wednesday 23 September 2026
2pm to 4pm
FREE to attend

Places are limited to 20 people and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register your place: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83Z5LZP

Please share with anyone who may be looking for a rewarding new career.

Learn more about our services and browse our latest vacancies here...
https://burycareacademy.org/

03/09/2026

We're proud to see local learning opportunities that help create pathways into adult social care.

Bury College's upcoming adult courses offer a fantastic starting point for anyone considering a career in care or looking to develop new skills.

Gain the skills needed to progress into a rewarding career, where you can help make a difference to the lives of others, with these adult courses starting soon at Bury College 👇

Introduction to Mental Health Level 1 Unit ✅
This qualification aims to raise your awareness of the issues surrounding mental health difficulties.

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 1 Award ✅
This qualification provides a pathway into the adult social care sector.

Learn more and apply now!
👉 https://burycollege.ac.uk/adults/courses

03/09/2026

📢 Have your say on the future of adult social care.

The Big Conversation on Care is an opportunity for people who draw on care and support, unpaid carers, providers and the wider workforce to share their views on what a National Care Service could look like.

If you have experience of adult social care, your voice matters.

What do you think the future of adult social care should look like?

The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care has opened The Big Conversation on Care, giving everyone a chance to share their views on what a National Care Service in England could look like.

Whether you use care services, care for someone else, work in the sector, or have opinions on how care should work in the future, you can have your say.

Find out more and have your say in the comments👇

03/09/2026

It's fantastic to see providers supporting the Heart of Bury Care Award; shout-out to the wonderful KV Care 💙

These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the compassion, dedication and professionalism of the incredible people working across health and adult social care in Bury.

If someone has made a difference to you or a loved one, make sure you nominate them.

Let's give our care workforce the recognition they deserve.

❤️ **Heart of Bury Care Awards** ❤️ by Bury Care Academy

Our team works incredibly hard every day to provide outstanding care and support, and we'd love your help in recognising their dedication.

If a member of our team has made a difference to you, a family member, or a loved one, please consider nominating them for a Heart of Bury Care Award ❤️

🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the compassion, professionalism, and commitment of the people who go above and beyond every day.

📱 Simply scan the QR code to submit your nomination.

Your kind words and recognition could help shine a spotlight on the fantastic work they do and give them the appreciation they truly deserve.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing people who make a difference in our community every day. ❤️

03/09/2026

A fantastic opportunity for jobseekers to connect with local employers. We'll be there sharing information about careers, training and employment opportunities in adult social care.

Come and say hello!👋

🚀 Looking for work or a career change?
Join us at the Bury Works Recruitment Event and connect with employers who are actively recruiting across a range of sectors.

✅ Meet local employers
✅ Explore current vacancies
✅ Discover new career opportunities
✅ Get inspired about your next steps

📍 The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
📅 Wednesday 9 September
⏰ 10:00am to 1:30pm

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bury-works-recruitment-event-tickets-1994015274363?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/09/2026

Could a career in adult social care be your next step? 🌟

If you're looking for rewarding work where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives, come along to our FREE Adult Social Care Myth-Busting and Information Session.

You'll:

- Bust common myths about working in care
- Explore the wide range of roles available across Bury
- Hear from experienced professionals with over 40 years in the sector
- Learn what employers are looking for and how recruitment works
- Get your questions answered in a supportive environment
Find out about the help and support available to get you into work

Adult social care offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping people live happy, independent and fulfilling lives.

Persona Basecamp
Wednesday 23 September 2026
2pm to 4pm
FREE to attend

Places are limited to 20 people and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register your place: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83Z5LZP

Please share with anyone who may be looking for a rewarding new career.

Learn more about our services and browse our latest vacancies here...
https://burycareacademy.org/

02/09/2026

Recruitment is important, but retention is where providers can make the biggest long-term impact.

Keeping great staff doesn't always require large budgets or expensive incentives. Often, small and consistent actions can make all the difference.

In our latest carousel, we highlight four practical ways to improve staff retention:

Recognise good work
Offer development opportunities
Hold regular check-ins and one-to-ones
Build a positive team culture

When staff feel valued, supported and able to grow, they are more likely to stay and thrive.

To find out more about developing and growing your workforce, visit our website: 🔗 https://burycareacademy.org/

01/09/2026

Today, we're making an exciting announcement.🎉

Bury Care Academy is proud to launch the Heart of Bury Care Awards 2027. 💙

These awards have been created to celebrate the incredible people and teams who make adult social care in Bury exceptional. From carers building trust and changing lives every day to leaders, innovators and unsung heroes working behind the scenes, this is our chance to say thank you.

In this video, our manager Sue shares why we're introducing the awards and why recognising the people at the heart of care matters so much.

Eight award categories
Awards Ceremony: 18 March 2027
Village Hotel, Bury

Most importantly, nominations are now open and can be made by anyone.
Whether you're a resident, family member, colleague, manager, friend or member of the public, we want to hear about the people who have made a difference.

If someone has shown compassion, dedication and commitment to improving lives, nominate them today.

👉 Submit your nomination: https://www.burycareacademy.org/heart-of-bury-care-awards

28/08/2026

New jobs now live across Bury!📢

Looking for your next opportunity in care and support? We've got a range of rewarding roles available with local employers across residential care, supported living and community services.

Current opportunities include:
Senior Care Supervisor – Alexander Care Home
Senior Care Assistant (Days) – Alexander Care Home
Support Worker – Outreach Community & Residential Services
Home Care Assistant (Drivers) – Care Connect Bury
Evening & Weekend Support Worker (Driver) – Choices Homecare
Reablement Support Worker – Choices for Living Well (Killelea)
Cook – Bank House Care Home
Finance Director – Persona Care and Support

Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
Competitive pay and benefits
Training, development and career progression
Roles from frontline care through to senior leadership

👉 View all current vacancies and apply:
https://burycareacademy.org/rss-feed

Can't find what you're looking for? We post fresh jobs every week, so follow Bury CARE Academy to stay up to date.

26/08/2026

So looking forward to this! Well done to the team and shout out to Persona for hosting. 👏

See you this October! 💙

Congratulations to all our Enthusiastic PersonAwards finalists!

They are:
Susan Colleran
Laura Faulkner
Bury Care Academy team

This award is sponsored by YourHippo LMS and is for someone who takes a positive outlook on everything they do and manages to motivate others along the way. They are reliable, keen to learn new things, have fun along the way and believe they can achieve anything.

Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for this award and if you made a nomination, thank you!

Each day this week we're sharing which nominees have been shortlisted by the sponsors of our seven PersonAwards. Come back tomorrow for the next announcement!

Thank you to our PersonAwards sponsors for helping to make these awards possible.