Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Course in Kettering. Classes run at Kettering Learning Centre during the day, part-time. The course takes around 15 hours in total, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the essentials of working in adult social care: the values and principles of care, safeguarding, communication, and your own role and responsibilities. This is a solid starting point if you're exploring care work or want a recognised qualification before applying for care roles.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin adult social care.
You'll learn about the role of a care worker and what employers expect.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll learn how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns.
You'll look at health, safety, and wellbeing in a care setting.
You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in care.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kettering Learning Centre. The course is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment is through short written tasks and knowledge checks that you complete as part of the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kettering Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in their homes or residential settings.
Support worker: helping people with daily living and independence.
Home care worker: providing personal care in clients' own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or disabled adults.
Day centre support worker: assisting people at community day services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Care (Health and Social Care): the next step for anyone moving into paid care work, covering more detailed skills and knowledge.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a fuller qualification often required for care assistant roles, recognised by employers across the sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving into senior or lead care roles.
