Free Level 1 Health and Social Care Course in Wirral. Classes run at Bebington Skills Centre. No specific prior skills are needed to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 health and social care qualification is the right starting point for you. The course covers the foundations of working in care settings, including supporting people's wellbeing, understanding health and social care values, and communication skills. Daytime health and social care classes run flexibly over 10 months.
Who this course is for
For young people wanting to start a career in Health and Social Care
Entry requirements
No Specific skills required
What you will learn
You'll understand the values and principles that underpin health and social care work.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll explore how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and dignity.
You'll understand basic safeguarding and how to keep people safe.
You'll learn about roles and responsibilities within care settings.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bebington Skills Centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will assess your understanding through written assignments and observed activities in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bebington Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support adults in residential or home care settings.
Home care worker. Help people live independently in their own homes.
Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Day centre support worker. Support adults with social and daily activities.
Residential support worker. Work with adults in supported living services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care. The natural next step after this course. Covers care in more depth and is recognised by many employers when hiring care assistants.
Level 2 Diploma in Care. A larger qualification that meets the requirements for many entry-level care roles and can count toward the Care Certificate.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. For those looking to move into senior or supervisory care roles.
