Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Greenwich. Classes run at JFC Training College one day a week, with flexible daytime attendance over around nine months. You'll cover duty of care, safeguarding, person-centred care, equality and inclusion, communication, and personal development. The course is designed for people already working, volunteering, or on placement in adult care settings, as you'll need to demonstrate practical competence alongside your classroom learning. You must be at least 19 and have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone looking to advance their career in adult care, or those who wish to work in a lead adult care worker role within the health and social care settings. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed when working with vulnerable adults.
Entry requirements
All learners applying for this job should be at least 19 years of age, and have a good understanding of written and spoken English. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What you will learn
You'll understand duty of care and your responsibilities as a care worker.
You'll learn how to safeguard vulnerable adults and promote their wellbeing.
You'll apply person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
You'll support equality, diversity, and inclusion in your practice.
You'll develop effective communication skills for working with adults and their families.
You'll manage your own personal development and professional growth.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to adult care environments.
How you will learn
You attend one classroom day per week at JFC Training College. Assessment covers both knowledge and practical competence, so you'll need to be in a work, volunteering, or placement role throughout the course. You'll be assessed on what you know and what you can demonstrate in a real care setting. The course runs over approximately nine months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. JFC Training College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
Lead adult care worker: taking on supervisory responsibilities within a care team.
Senior care worker: coordinating care plans and supporting junior staff.
Support worker: working with adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Residential care worker: providing round-the-clock support in a care home.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into management or senior practice roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Nursing or social work degrees: if you want to move into a regulated health or social care profession, this Diploma can support your application.
