Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Kings Lynn

Name: Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Kings Lynn
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 Kings Lynn. Classes run at Steadfast Training Kings Lynn, 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. The course runs full-time over 3 weeks. You'll cover duty of care, dementia awareness, mental health, and medication administration. These are the core skills employers look for in care and support roles. If you have no prior 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 learn how to communicate effectively with individuals who have diverse needs.
You'll develop knowledge of mental ill-health and how to support people experiencing it.
You'll gain awareness of dementia and how it affects the people you work with.
You'll learn about safe medication administration practices.
You'll build the practical skills needed to support individuals in a range of health and social care roles.

How you will learn

This is a blended learning course. Some study takes place online, and some sessions are delivered in person at the centre in Kings Lynn. Full-time attendance is required during the 3-week programme. Learning is practical and focused on real health and social care knowledge. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training Kings Lynn will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care Assistant: supporting individuals with daily living in care homes or at home.
Healthcare Assistant: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
Support Worker: helping people with physical or mental health needs live independently.
Domiciliary Care Worker: providing personal care to clients in their own homes.
Residential Care Worker: working with adults or older people in residential settings.

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 route): a work-based qualification that many employers support and that counts toward career progression in the NHS and private care sector.
Apprenticeship in Adult Nursing Support or Healthcare Support: earn while you learn in a paid role.

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