Free Level 1 Health and Social Care and Children's Settings Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington, part-time during the day. The course runs over 25 days, so you can fit it around other commitments. You'll build the knowledge and understanding needed to work effectively in health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. It covers the core awareness that underpins day-to-day work in these environments. A free health and social care and children's settings course for adults looking to take a first step into care work.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and awareness needed to work effectively in health, social care and children's and young people's settings. Learners will be able to use the knowledge developed throughout the course to underpin their competence.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how health, social care, and children's settings operate.
You'll understand the values and principles that guide work in care environments.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in these settings.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll gain awareness of health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of those working in care and children's settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Triage Darlington. The course is delivered part-time during the day over 25 days. Assessment is knowledge-based and tied to the units covered throughout the course. Your understanding will be assessed as you progress, using written tasks or short assessments linked to each topic area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington 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.
Nursery assistant, helping children learn and develop in early years settings.
Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical staff in community or hospital settings.
Playworker, supporting children's activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Young people's support worker, working with young people in community settings.
Domiciliary care worker, providing personal care and support in people's homes.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care, the natural next step to deepen your knowledge and improve your job prospects in care roles.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification, if you want to focus on working with young children in nursery or school settings.
Level 2 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification that covers more of the skills employers look for when hiring care assistants and support workers.
