Norfolk Care Careers

10/06/2026

🌟 Carers Week is a great reminder of the incredible support carers provide every day. If you’re a carer or know someone who is, there are lots of fantastic activities happening this week – from wellbeing sessions to creative workshops and more. Take a moment to explore what’s available and get involved 💙

Carers Week is in full swing and there are so many activities to participate in either in-person or online.

From info sessions to wellbeing activities and art workshops to day trips, there's something for everybody.

Take a look: https://bit.pulse.ly/m8oncyg7qw

09/06/2026

A heartfelt tribute to the incredible work carers do 💛
Your dedication makes a real difference to so many lives every day— thank you.

This Carers Week, we recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of carers across the country.

In social care, carers play a vital role every day—providing support, compassion, and dignity to those who need it most.

At the National Care Association, we’re proud to stand alongside carers and advocate for the recognition, support, and respect they deserve.

Thank you for everything you do.

09/06/2026

A message from the Norfolk Care Careers Team at Norfolk County Council

The Training2Care Virtual Dementia Tour Bus is coming to Norfolk this June and July, offering an interactive and immersive learning experience for the Norfolk and Waveney Adult Social Care workforce.

Using sensory and deprivation aids, this hands-on session helps simulate some of the challenges faced by people living with dementia. It provides valuable insight into behaviours, needs and the lived experience of dementia, helping to strengthen understanding and improve care practice.

We strongly encourage all providers to take advantage of this opportunity to build empathy, enhance practice and improve the quality of dementia care across our region.

Sessions are available across Norfolk between 1st June and 3rd July, with morning and afternoon bookings available at:

• Thetford – 1st–5th June
• Great Yarmouth – 8th–12th June
• North Walsham – 15th–19th June
• King’s Lynn – 22nd–26th June
• Norwich – 29th–30th June and 1st & 3rd July

Places are filling quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We initially limited bookings to two spaces per provider, per location, but we’re now able to relax this and offer additional places where availability allows.

Book your place here:
https://www.norfolkcarecareers.co.uk/article/77941/The-Training2Care-Virtual-Dementia-Tour-Bus-arri…

Sarah Rank, Head of Business Partnering at Norfolk County Council, described the experience as “important and powerful”, helping her better understand the sensory challenges faced by people with dementia.

Public Experience Days
Feedback also highlighted the benefits of promoting public awareness to support family members with their understanding, therefore we are also pleased to make the bus available over five free public drop-in days during week commencing the 6th July, in five market towns across Norfolk, so please spread the word. No need to book, just pop along!

These free, drop-in days will take place between 10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4.30pm in the following Norfolk locations:

6th July – King’s Lynn Market Place
7th July – Thetford, Market Place
8th July – Great Yarmouth Market Place
9th July – North Walsham Market Place
10th July – Norwich, The Forum

08/06/2026

Join ShinyMind Live: Calm, Confident & In Control

Over the past four years, more than 4,000 people have joined ShinyMind Live sessions and every time, something powerful happens. People arrive overwhelmed and disconnected… and leave with clarity, tools and renewed confidence.
Shiny Mind are running another live session on 21st June. Book here:https://tinyurl.com/j8jdakx4

04/06/2026

🌟 Happy Volunteers’ Week 2026! 🌟

Volunteers make incredible contributions across Norfolk by giving their time, energy and compassion to support others. 💙

Whether you're helping in social care, supporting local charities, mentoring or simply lending a hand where it's needed most - thank you! 🙌

Find out how you can get involved by taking a look at the Voluntary Norfolk website: https://www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/services/health-social-care-services/

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25/05/2026

The Training2Care Virtual Dementia Tour Bus arrives in Norfolk this June and July!

In response to insights gathered from the annual training survey conducted by Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support, and follow up discussions with Registered Managers, the Norfolk Care Careers team is pleased to offer additional dementia care learning opportunities for the Norfolk and Waveney Adult Social Care workforce.

Alongside the formal dementia learning qualifications, we are piloting an immersive training experience designed to deepen understanding of what it may feel like to live with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour Bus is equipped with a range of sensory tools and deprivation aids, supported by clear instructions and guided facilitation. This unique, hands on experience enables participants to gain first hand insight into the behaviours, challenges and needs of people living with dementia.

We encourage all providers to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen empathy, enhance practice, and improve the quality of dementia care across our region.

Dates and Locations
Running over five weeks between 1st June and 3rd July, providers can book up to two places per course across all locations for either a morning or afternoon session in one of the following locations:

Thetford – Guildhall and Market Place, 1st – 5th June
Great Yarmouth – Great Yarmouth Library at The Place, 8th – 12th June
North Walsham – North Walsham Community Centre, 15th – 19th June
King’s Lynn – Alive Lynnsport, 22nd – 26th June
Norwich – County Hall, 29th – 30th June and 1st and 3rd July

Bookings can be made by clicking here: Virtual Dementia Tour Bookings for External Workforce :https://tinyurl.com/557nfd39

Spaces are limited so please don’t delay, sign up today!

Sarah Rank, Head of Business Partnering at Norfolk County Council, visited a Dementia Bus at a Technology Enabled Care Conference and was inspired: “Despite really not knowing what to expect beforehand, the opportunity this gave me to understand some of the sensory issues people with dementia are facing was an important and powerful one.”

Public Experience Days
Feedback also highlighted the benefits of promoting public awareness to support family members with their understanding, therefore we are also pleased to make the bus available over five free public drop-in days during week commencing the 6th July, in five market towns across Norfolk, so please spread the word. No need to book, just pop along!

These free, drop-in days will take place between 10:00am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4.30pm in the following Norfolk locations:

6th July – King’s Lynn Market Place
7th July – Thetford, Market Place
8th July – Great Yarmouth Market Place
9th July – North Walsham Market Place
10th July – Norwich, The Forum

21/05/2026

🌟 A great new resource for anyone considering a career in Health and Social Care! 🌟
Whether you’re a student, supporting someone with their career choices, or offering guidance, this new app provides a simple way to explore the many opportunities available across Norfolk and Waveney.

💫 The Health and Care Academy has launched an app to support students, parents, carers, teachers, and careers advisers in exploring careers in Health and Social Care! 💫

🔴 Apprenticeships
🟠 Work experience opportunities
🟡 Career and education pathways into Health and Social Care
🟢 Resources from local health and social care organisations
🔵 Events section showcasing programmes & application window dates

📲 Download the “HealthZone UK” App via the App Store or Google Play and search “N&W Health and Care Academy”