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Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Lowestoft

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 Lowestoft. Classes run at Steadfast Training Lowestoft, with a mix of online study and 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. On completion, you'll earn a healthcare support worker certificate at Level 2.

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 learn about mental ill-health and how to support people experiencing it.
  • You'll gain knowledge of dementia and how it affects the people you support.
  • You'll learn about safe medication administration practices.
  • You'll build the practical skills needed to work confidently in health and social care roles.

How you will learn

This is a blended learning course. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Learning combines practical knowledge with guided instruction across the course modules. If you have no prior care experience, you may be offered a Level 1 Introduction to Care course before starting this Level 2 programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training Lowestoft 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: assisting clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Support Worker: working with adults or young people with complex needs.
  • Domiciliary Care Worker: providing personal care and support in people's homes.
  • Mental Health Support Worker: supporting individuals living with mental health conditions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those wanting to take on senior or supervisory roles in health and social care.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care: earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification on the job.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you want to move into a training or mentoring role within the sector.
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