Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Harrow – Stanmore College

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, part-time during the day, over six weeks.

The course is for unemployed adults who are receiving benefits and want to work in adult care. You'll explore roles in the sector and study care values, person-centred support, safeguarding, and health and safety. You'll also learn how to support people with dignity and respect.

You'll finish with an NCFE Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.

Who this course is for

Build your knowledge and confidence to take your first steps towards a career in adult care.

This Level 1 course is designed for unemployed adults receiving benefits who are interested in working in the adult care sector.

You will explore the different roles available in adult care and learn about care values, professional behaviours, person-centred support, safeguarding and health and safety. You will also develop an understanding of how to support individuals with dignity and respect.

As part of the unemployed adults SWAP programme, you will also complete the NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills, helping you develop practical skills in CV writing, interview preparation, communication and teamwork.

You will learn about workplace expectations and how to present your skills to potential employers.

The programme includes an interview with an employer, giving you the opportunity to explore potential employment in adult care. You will be better prepared to take your next steps into an adult care role, an apprenticeship or further training.

First cohort runs from the 25th November to 18th December 2026 . New dates and further courses will be added on an ongoing basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different roles available in adult social care.
  • You'll learn about care values and professional behaviours.
  • You'll understand person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in a care setting.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how to support people with dignity and respect.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Stanmore College during the day. Learning is delivered face-to-face over six weeks. Assessment is through coursework and activities completed during the course. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

Stanmore College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living tasks in a care home or community setting.
  • Support worker, helps adults with physical or learning disabilities to live independently.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal care and emotional support to adults in need.
  • Home care worker, delivers care and support to adults in their own homes.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care, the next step for working in adult social care and a common requirement for care assistant roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Adults, builds on the safeguarding knowledge covered in this course.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, suited to those moving into senior or supervisory care roles after gaining experience at Level 2.

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