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

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

Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around your week. The course takes around 4 weeks part-time and covers the foundations of working in adult social care, including the values, responsibilities, and communication skills the role requires. You'll need to be 19 or over to be eligible for funding. An initial assessment at enrolment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.

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 study the importance of person-centred approaches in care settings.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and how to keep vulnerable adults safe.
  • You'll understand basic health, safety, and wellbeing in a care environment.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions and group activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, which is reviewed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification.

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: support adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
  • Home care worker: provide personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Support worker: assist adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level support roles in NHS or community settings.
  • Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older or vulnerable adults.

What you could study next

This Level 1 adult social care qualification is a starting point. From here, 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. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the qualification many senior care workers and team leaders hold. Some learners also go on to complete a Care Certificate as part of their induction with an employer.

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