Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Swaffham

Name: Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Swaffham
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration3 weeks

DeliveryBlended learning

StartFlexible

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Course in Swaffham. Classes run at Steadfast Training Swaffham, 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 and typically takes 3 weeks. You'll finish with 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 roles.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals with diverse needs.
You'll develop knowledge of dementia awareness and how to support people living with dementia.
You'll gain an understanding 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 support individuals in health and social care settings.

How you will learn

This is a blended learning course. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at Steadfast Training Swaffham during the day. Learning covers both knowledge and practical skills. 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 enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Steadfast Training Swaffham 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 GP surgeries.
Support Worker. Working with adults or young people with complex needs.
Home Care Worker. Providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Mental Health Support Worker. Supporting individuals with mental ill-health in community settings.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The next step for those wanting to take on senior or supervisory roles in care.
Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Adult 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.

Apply on steadfasttraining.co.uk →