If you'd like to work in adult social care, this course will help you gain an appreciation of what it's like to work in the sector. You will learn about person-centred care and safe working practices.
Course Overview
As the need for adult social care continues to rise, it's important that care workers have up-to-date support and guidance that allows them to provide the best care possible for the people they work with. You will also learn the importance of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and duty of care.
What you'll learn
This course is made up of 4 units:
Gain appreciation of what to expect in the sector
Learn about person-centred care and safe working practices
Understand duty of care and safeguarding
Improve your understanding of equality and diversity, safeguarding and protection
Eligibility Criteria
This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:
You must currently live in England
You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
You must be over the age of 19
You must not be on an apprenticeship
There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
Is This Course Free?
This course is funded by the government's Adult Education Budget, which means you may be able to study for free.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, a leading educational charity with over 170 years experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
How Long Is The Course?
The duration of this course is seven weeks.
We refer to our online courses as 'flexible learning' because they're designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to help keep you on track.
Progression Opportunities
This course would be important for job roles such as: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000) Nurse (£25,654 to £31,533)
Start Your Journey
Government funded courses. Qualifications accredited by NCFE.
