Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Bury St Edmunds

Name: Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Bury St Edmunds
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration3 weeks

DeliveryBlended learning

StartFlexible

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Bury St Edmunds. Classes run at Steadfast Training Bury St Edmunds, combining online study with time at the centre. This free healthcare support worker course is fully funded for adults aged 19 or over who are out of work and living in Norfolk or Suffolk. You'll cover duty of care, dementia awareness, mental health, and medication administration. The course runs full-time over 3 weeks. If you have no prior care experience, you may be offered a Level 1 Introduction to Care before starting.

Who this course is for

Skills Bootcamp - Level 2 - Healthcare Support Worker

This course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in health and social care roles. It covers professional responsibilities, communication, and specialist knowledge to support individuals with diverse needs.

Entry requirements

Candidates with no prior experience may be offered a Level 1 Introduction course in Care prior to enrolment onto the Level 2 Skills Bootcamp.

What you will learn

You'll understand your duty of care and professional responsibilities in health and social care settings.
You'll develop communication skills to support individuals with diverse needs.
You'll build knowledge of mental ill-health and how to support people experiencing it.
You'll learn about dementia, including how to recognise it and respond appropriately.
You'll understand safe medication administration practices.
You'll explore how to support individuals while respecting their dignity and independence.

How you will learn

Learning is blended, combining online study with in-person sessions at the centre. You'll work through course content digitally and attend daytime classes to put knowledge into practice. Assessment is based on the knowledge and skills you demonstrate across the programme. The centre will confirm the exact format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training Bury St Edmunds will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care Assistant: supporting people with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare Assistant: working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support Worker: helping people with physical or mental health needs live independently.
Home Care Worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Dementia Care Worker: specialist support for people living with dementia.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NVQ): a work-based qualification that many employers look for when hiring experienced care staff.
Apprenticeship in Adult Nursing Support or Healthcare Support: earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification on the job.

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