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Routes Academy

Opening doors with training & career development

From your very first day through to wherever your career takes you, Routes Academy gives you the training, support and opportunities to build the career you want. Whether that's developing specialist skills, moving into leadership, or finding your own path in care.


When you're ready to take the next step in your career, Routes Academy is here to give you the keys to your next opportunity.

Giving you the keys to your future

Routes Academy gives you the keys to build the career you want in health and social care. Whether you're taking your first step into care or ready to develop new skills, we're here to support your journey.

Comprehensive training for care beginners
Leadership and mentoring opportunities
Ongoing support from experienced trainers
Specialised clinical skills training from Registered Nurses
Flexible career paths both in care delivery and operational roles

What route will you take?

Working in Home Care

Supporting people in your local community with their daily routines and independence. You'll build genuine relationships while helping people stay in the homes they love.

Working in End of Life Care

Providing compassionate care when it matters most. You'll help people remain at home with comfort and dignity during the final stages of life, supporting both them and their families.

Working in Complex Care

Providing specialist care for people with brain injuries, spinal injuries, or complex health needs. You'll develop advanced clinical skills working alongside our nursing team.

Working in Clinical Care

Supporting people who need clinical interventions to remain at home. You'll work with healthcare teams to provide prompt, clinically-led care in the comfort of their own home.

Working as a Mentor

Once you're experienced, you can guide new team members through their training, share your knowledge, and help them develop into confident care professionals.

Your first steps in health & social care

Never worked in care before? Our Care Cadet programme gives you everything you need to feel confident before you start working independently. You'll get full training to achieve your Care Certificate, guidance from experienced trainers, and support from colleagues who remember what being new feels like.

Routes Academy is the key to unlocking your future

A closed door doesn't have to mean 'no entry'. Routes Academy and our experienced training team are here to support you at every stage. 


Whether you're just starting out or ready to develop new skills, we'll give you the training and guidance you need to open doors and step confidently into your next role.