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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

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 Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs over 4 weeks part-time and covers the foundations of working in adult social care: the values, responsibilities, and communication skills that underpin the role. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 1 adult social care qualification is the right starting point 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 guide 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 need care.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and why it matters in care settings.
  • You'll understand the importance of health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting adults.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. Assessment is through short written tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic over the 4 weeks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Home care worker: helping people live independently at home.
  • Support worker: assisting adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level roles in NHS or community health.
  • Domiciliary care worker: personal care and practical support in clients' homes.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which many employers look for when hiring care assistants. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care opens the door to senior care roles and team leader positions. Some learners go on to an apprenticeship in adult care, combining work and study.

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