Proud to Support the Next Generation of Care Professionals
We were incredibly proud to recently support the next generation of health and social care professionals when Jude, our Admissions Manager at Chartwell House, was invited to EKC Broadstairs College, to act as a judge for their Health & Social Care student competition.
Jude is always delighted to champion the fantastic work EKC Broadstairs College does, so she was more than happy to accept the invitation. Chartwell House and EKC Broadstairs College has a long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship, one that has seen students gain hands-on experience and, in some cases, go on to build their careers with us. That makes opportunities like this feel especially meaningful
An Inspiring Showcase of Empowerment in Care
The competition itself was truly inspiring. Students were challenged to plan and design empowerment resources, choosing from a range of thoughtful topics that reflect real-life needs within health and social care settings.
These included: Supporting independence in older adults, Empowering young carers, Mental health empowerment, Supporting people with learning disabilities, Cultural empowerment in care, and Education around care plans, consent, and patient rights.
Each student was required to research their chosen topic using trusted sources, write detailed notes, and complete a structured plan before presenting their ideas. The creativity, empathy, and understanding on display was impressive, with students clearly thinking about how their resources could make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
Progressing Through the Rounds
From this first stage, the top four students progressed to Round Two, where they will be required to produce a resource supporting the cognitive development of an adult service user (18+) within a health and social care setting of their choice.
The journey doesn’t stop there. The winner of Round Two will represent Broadstairs Campus across the wider EKC Group, with the opportunity to go on and represent East Kent Group at Kent Further Education (KFE4 Skills) at county level, an exciting and well-deserved opportunity.
Strengthening Links Between Education and Care
It was a privilege for Jude to be part of a competition that so clearly demonstrated the passion, insight, and commitment of students entering the world of care. Supporting learning, opportunity, and real-world experience is something we truly value, and we’re proud to play a small part in encouraging future talent.
Elaine Bottle from EKC Broadstairs College said: “Thank you so much Jude for being our judge and giving advice and feedback to our students, we are very grateful for your time, and sharing your knowledge.”
Admissions Manager, Jude Coveney, mentioned that: “Being invited to judge the Health and Social Care competition at EKC Broadstairs College was a real honour. The standard of work and the students’ understanding of empowerment in care was impressive, and it’s wonderful to see such strong links between education and the care sector continuing to grow.”
Moments like this highlight just how important strong partnerships between education and care providers are in shaping a brighter, more compassionate future for social care.
