Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your other commitments. Over around 4 weeks, you'll cover the foundations of working in adult social care: the values, responsibilities, and knowledge that underpin the role. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. This is a free adult social care course for adults aged 19 and over. Eligibility is checked at enrolment.
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 guide adult social care work.
You'll learn about the rights and dignity of people who use care services.
You'll understand the responsibilities of someone working in a care setting.
You'll discover how safeguarding applies in adult social care.
You'll learn about health, safety, and wellbeing in a care environment.
You'll understand the importance of communication in care roles.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written tasks and short questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the NCFE qualification standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and 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 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 assistant: entry-level support role in NHS or private care settings.
Residential care worker: work in care homes supporting older or vulnerable adults.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for care assistants and support workers in paid roles.
Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care: a short qualification that builds on Level 1 knowledge.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Each step builds your knowledge and opens up more senior positions in health and social care.
