Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Manchester. Classes run at YMCA Walkden, full-time during the day. This health and social care for children and young people course introduces you to both adult social care and children and young people's settings. There are no formal entry requirements; you'll have an interview to confirm the course is right for you. The course runs for 9 months.
Who this course is for
This Study Programme will provide you with an introduction into the social care sector and can get you started in a fulfilling career in adult social care or in children and young people’s settings.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an interview to make sure that this course is right for you.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care in adult and children's settings.
You'll learn about safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
You'll understand how to support the development and wellbeing of children and young people.
You'll study communication skills used in care settings.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
You'll develop awareness of health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at YMCA Walkden, attending full-time during the day. Learning is through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work completed throughout the course. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Walkden will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care
Nursery assistant: supporting children's learning and daily routines
Playworker: working with children in play and leisure settings
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in a school environment
Youth worker: working with young people in community settings
Support worker: helping adults or young people with daily living
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 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce: builds on this Certificate for those focused on early years and childcare settings.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, for those who want to progress further in childcare.
