Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus. This is an introduction to health, social care, and children's and young people's settings. You'll study full-time during the day, with the course running over 12 months. You'll need two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above including maths or English, or an Entry Level 3 qualification, plus a successful interview and transition event.
Who this course is for
This is an introduction to health and social care.
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at grade 2/grade E including maths or English, or
An Entry 3 qualification, or equivalent
Successful attendance at interview
Successful attendance at transition event
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care in a range of settings.
You'll learn about the needs and development of children and young people.
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll study communication skills used in care and support roles.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care settings.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of people who work in health and social care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work completed during the course. You'll build a body of evidence across the units, demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of health, social care, and children's and young people's settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or young people in residential or community settings.
Nursery assistant: helping children learn and develop in early years settings.
Playworker: supporting children's play and activities in after-school or holiday clubs.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Youth support worker: working with young people in community or charity settings.
School support assistant: helping pupils with learning and daily activities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into adult care roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Children's and Young People's Workforce: builds directly on this qualification for those focused on childcare and early years.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior or supervisory roles in care settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work.
