Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Spalding

Name: Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Spalding
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 Spalding. Classes run at Steadfast Training Spalding, 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, understanding mental ill-health, and medication administration. The course runs full-time over 3 weeks. On completion, you'll earn a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Certificate.

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 dementia awareness and how to support people living with dementia.
You'll gain knowledge of mental ill-health 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

The course uses blended learning. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Learning covers both knowledge and practical skills across the modules. If you have no prior experience in care, you may be offered a Level 1 Introduction to Care course before starting this Level 2 programme. The centre will confirm your starting point at assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare assistant: working alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP surgeries.
Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and personal care.
Community care worker: providing care and support in people's own homes.
Mental health support worker: supporting adults with mental health needs.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those wanting to move into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 2 or 3 Award in Medication Administration: useful if you want to specialise further in medication management.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health: builds on the mental health knowledge covered in this course and supports roles in mental health services.

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