Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport is a regional airport situated within the ‘heart of the city’ and catering for approximately 2.5 million passengers per year. We are proud of the contribution we make to the growing prosperity of Northern Ireland, not only as a major gateway for business and leisure passengers but as a catalyst for direct and indirect employment opportunities in and around the airport. We are committed to delivering a safe, efficient and friendly service to our passengers whilst seeking to reduce the impact of our operation on the environment and on the local community.
Location: Belfast
Occupational areas for placements: Airport Overview, Fire Service
Airport Operations – Year 11 plus. Monday & ½ day Tuesday only, static dates, specific forms need to be completed in advance
Fire Service – Year 11 plus, Monday to Wednesday (1/2 day Wednesday), static dates, interview and forms need to be completed in advance.
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) treat approximately 210,000 inpatient and day patients a year, see 680,000 outpatients and more than 200,000 people at A&E departments. BHSCT are also responsible for between 500 and 550 children on the child protection register and every year receive 800 referrals for children in need of support. The trust also provides services for older people through nine residential homes and commission services from the independent and voluntary sector to support older people. The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust works alongside Business in The Community to maintain responsible business practices which help them provide a better service to those in need. The Trust has been involved in a number of programmes with Business in The Community including employee volunteering challenges, environmental sustainability and has developed links with education.
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust works exclusively with Work Inspiration – to gain access to work experience and work inspiration opportunities students should ask their careers teachers to contact the Work Inspiration office on their behalf.
Danske Bank
Danske Bank is one of the leading retail banks in Northern Ireland. We offer a full range of banking services to personal, business and corporate customers. Our vision is “One platform – exceptional brands” and our mission is to be “the best local financial partner”.
2 – 3 day placements – can be requested.
Location: Various
Occupational areas for placements: Branch Level and Overview
Limitations: 16 plus
Employees
Danske Bank employs more than 1800 people. Our staff are highly trained and professional and their aim is to provide a very high level of service and a positive experience.
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
The Northern Trust is one of five health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland which became operational on 1 April 2007.
We provide a comprehensive range of health and social care services to a population of almost 436,000 people across a geographical area of 1,733 square miles spanning four new council areas (Antrim and Newtownabbey District, Causeway Coast and Glens District, Mid and East Antrim District and Mid Ulster District), making it the largest geographical trust in Northern Ireland.
The Trust has a budget of £600m and employs 11,700 staff across a full range of medical, health and social care disciplines.
The Trust delivers services from over 150 facilities including two major general hospital sites, a mental health hospital, local community hospitals, health centres, social services, and a significant network of community services as well as provision of care in the home.
The Trust is geographically the largest health and social care trust in Northern Ireland – it operates from approximately 150 locations and provides services to a population of 443,079 people. We also provide services to people who live on Rathlin, the only inhabited island in Northern Ireland.
Please note, The Northern Trust will only accept work experience through open days and events ran by the trust in conjunction with Work Inspiration, they do not accept ad hoc individual requests.
Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is a global commercial law firm with more than 3500 people worldwide, across four continents. Delivering innovative solutions and services to a diverse range of clients, we advise on high profile and cutting edge national and international deals and disputes. We are continually striving to be at the forefront of innovation in the legal market.
Doing business responsibly is an integral part of our organisation and extends to all aspects of our operations; whether it’s through fair and ethical dealings with our clients, our long term commitment to inspiring young lives in our local communities, or our aspiration to create an inclusive working environment where all our people can be themselves. We have established a number of employee networks bringing people together and we are delighted to be recognised as a leading firm in diversity and inclusion.
Why not get involved in our virtual work experience programme; a unique opportunity to upskill yourself, see behind the scenes of Pinsent Masons and decide whether a career in commercial law is for you. It was designed by our lawyers, in conjunction with Inside Sherpa, to best reflect the work our trainees do at Pinsent Masons. There is no application process for our virtual work experience programme so anyone interested in pursuing a career in commercial law can register for free.
Inside Sherpa has also created other work experience programmes which can help you to build your ‘soft skills’. You can find that here and it is also free to all students.
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust
The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust was established on 1st April 2007 and is one of 5 Trusts in total within Northern Ireland.
The Trust is an integrated organisation, incorporating acute hospital services, community health and social services and serves a population of approx 345,000 people.
The Trust covers the local government districts of Ards, North Down, Down and Lisburn.
The main hospital bases are: Ards Community Hospital, Bangor Community Hospital, Downe Hospital, Downshire Hospital, Lagan Valley Hospital and the Ulster Hospital. Community bases are located in many local towns and villages from Moira in the West to Portaferry in the East and from Bangor in the North to Newcastle in the South.
In addition to its geographical spread, there is also a noticeable diversity in its population characteristics, embracing areas of relative wealth and prosperity as well as pockets of considerable deprivation and need.
Please note, The South Eastern Trust will only accept work experience through open days and events ran by the trust in conjunction with Work Inspiration, they do not accept ad hoc individual requests – Year 13 & 14 Only
Southern Health & Social Care Trust
The Southern Trust Vision is to deliver safe, high quality health and social care services, respecting the dignity and individuality of all who use them. The Southern Health Trust is committed to making a difference in the local community. It takes its responsibilities to the community very seriously. There is a focus on developing young people, encouraging enterprise, disability and equal opportunities, and education. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust actively work in partnership with Business in The Community to help meet the needs of the communities in which it serves. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has been involved in a range of activities from volunteering to offering work placements to students and graduates.