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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People

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 Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day. The course takes around 4 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of working in adult social care: 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.

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 learn about safeguarding and the duty of care.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in care settings.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Assessment is through short written tasks and knowledge checks completed during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll have the chance to ask questions and discuss real care scenarios as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care.
  • Home care worker: supporting people in their own homes.
  • Support worker: helping adults with daily living and independence.
  • Healthcare assistant: assisting clinical staff in care or health settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: personal care and companionship in the community.
  • Day centre support worker: activities and care in a day service setting.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 adult social care qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Care, which covers the knowledge and skills needed for a substantive care assistant role. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care opens the door to senior support worker and team leader positions. Many employers also offer apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3 that you can apply for once you have this foundation.

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