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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over 4 weeks, you'll cover the foundations of working in adult social care, including the values, responsibilities, and communication skills that employers look for. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for individuals who wish to pursue a career into health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contac

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin adult social care work.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
  • You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll discover how to maintain dignity and respect in a care setting.
  • You'll learn about basic health and safety responsibilities in social care.
  • You'll understand the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Learning is delivered face to face over 4 weeks on a part-time daytime basis. Assessment is through short written tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and companionship in people's homes.
  • Support worker: help adults with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
  • Healthcare assistant: assist nursing staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Residential care worker: support residents in supported living or care homes.

What you could study next

This Level 1 Award is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, which is the qualification many employers ask for when hiring care assistants and support workers. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the next step for those wanting to move into senior or supervisory roles.

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