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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – 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 Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs over 4 weeks part-time and covers the foundations of working in adult social care: the values, responsibilities, and communication skills the sector expects. You'll have an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you. Funding eligibility is checked at enrolment; you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year.

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 look at the importance of person-centred approaches in care settings.
  • You'll cover basic safeguarding awareness and why it matters in social care.
  • You'll develop an understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, attending in the evenings over 4 weeks. Learning is delivered face to face. Assessment is through short written tasks and knowledge checks completed during the course. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education 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 companionship in people's homes.
  • Support worker: assist adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • 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

After completing this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Care, which is the qualification employers typically look for when hiring care assistants and support workers. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care opens doors to senior care roles and team leader positions.

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