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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Preparation for Work in Adult Social Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You'll need to be aged 19 or over; you'll have an initial assessment at the start to make sure the course is the right fit and to plan your support. The course runs over 5 days and covers the core knowledge and skills you need to work in adult social care. It introduces the range of roles in the sector and what they involve day to day. A solid starting point if you're new to care work or moving into the sector.

Who this course is for

This free course will provide you with the basic introductory knowledge and understanding of what’s involved in adult social care and the key sector skills.

Its an ideal course to help you make the successful transition into the sector and provide you with the building blocks for a future successful career.

We’ll introduce you to the wide variety of exciting and supportive roles to help inform your career plans and develop your awareness of what’s required to be a successful adult social care worker.

The course will be led by our specialist and passionate Adult Social Care Trainers who all have significant sector experience. You can be confident of being trained by experts, guiding you through the course.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different roles and settings within adult social care.
  • You'll learn the key values and principles that underpin care work.
  • You'll understand what good care looks like and what's expected of you in a care role.
  • You'll develop awareness of the skills needed to support adults effectively.
  • You'll gain an introduction to health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication and how it applies to working with adults.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace over 5 days. You'll cover the course content through guided study and workplace activity. Assessment is based on your knowledge and understanding of adult social care. Your initial assessment at the start of the course helps shape the level of support you receive throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
  • Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care in clients' own homes.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in NHS or care settings.
  • Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or vulnerable adults.
  • Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Care: the next step for anyone moving into a paid care role.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a more in-depth qualification that covers the full range of care skills and is widely used by employers for care assistant roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or lead practitioner roles in adult social care.
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