Free Level 1 Health and Social Care For Children and Young People Course in Leeds. Classes run at YMCA Leeds. There are no formal entry requirements; you'll have an interview to confirm the course suits you. This full-time daytime course introduces you to the social care sector, covering both adult care and children and young people's settings. It runs over 9 months. A level 1 health and social care for children and young people qualification gives you a grounding in care values, communication, and safeguarding.
Who this course is for
If you are passionate about caring for people with kindness, consideration and respect, then our Health and Social Care Study Programme could be the perfect fit for you. 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 values and principles that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in care settings.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep vulnerable people safe.
You'll study child and young person development and what affects it.
You'll learn about health, wellbeing, and the factors that influence them.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of workers in care settings.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at YMCA Leeds, with a mix of taught lessons, group discussions, and practical activities. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than formal exams. Your work is built up over the 9 months of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. YMCA Leeds 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.
Classroom support assistant: helping pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Youth worker: working with young people in community or charity settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or care settings.
Playworker: supporting children's play in after-school or holiday clubs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for adult care roles, and a common requirement for care assistant positions.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: focuses specifically on working with children from birth to five, leading toward nursery and childcare roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: required for senior care roles and a route into nursing or social work study.
