Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. The course covers the adult social care sector, the types of care available, and the skills and attitudes employers look for in care workers. It typically takes 2 weeks to complete. This free preparing to work in adult social care course is open to adults aged 19 and over who are unemployed or volunteering, currently on benefits, and living in Peterborough or Cambridgeshire.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to work within the Adult Social Care sector and have little or no knowledge about the industry. The course covers information, types of care, and the skills and attitudes required to work in the sector. This award is a strong stepping stone towards the qualifications required within this sector and will equip learners to move into an entry level role in adult social care.
Entry requirements
19+
Unemployed, or Volunteering
Currently on benefits
Living in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire
What you will learn
You'll explore the adult social care sector and the range of services it provides.
You'll learn about the different types of care and support available to people.
You'll understand the skills and attitudes expected of care workers.
You'll discover the values that underpin good care practice.
You'll gain an overview of entry-level roles in adult social care.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. You do not need to travel to a centre or attend fixed sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living tasks
Home care worker: providing personal care in people's homes
Support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs
Residential care worker: working in a care home setting
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services
What you could study next
This Level 1 Award is a stepping stone toward the qualifications you'll need to progress in adult social care.
Level 2 Certificate in Care (City and Guilds): the next step for care assistants and support workers, covering person-centred care, safeguarding, and communication.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a more in-depth qualification that meets the requirements for many employed care roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: suited to those moving into senior or supervisory care positions.
