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Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working in your care role, building the skills to supervise and lead others in a care setting. The course covers effective leadership, guidance, and frontline care delivery. Training combines on-the-job learning with monthly teaching sessions, webinars, virtual one-to-ones, and independent online tasks. It typically takes 9 months and is approved by Skills for Care. Support is available to gain Maths and English qualifications alongside the course if needed.

Who this course is for

If you are already working in the care sector, looking to advance your skills, take the next step in your career and are passionate about adult care, then this programme could be ideal for you.

This programme will help you take the next step in your career, give you the skills you need to be a successful supervisor in the setting you work.

Typical job titles and job roles suitable for the programme include: Care Officer, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Worker, Supervising Care Worker, Senior Support Worker, Relief Team Leader, Social Work Assistant and Social Services Officer.

Throughout the programme we will meet with you to ensure you understand your programme, to report on your development and progress as well as making sure your programme requirements are being met.

Entry requirements

As an experienced worker in adult care you’ll already recognise how important it is to maintain the very best care and support. We can support with to achieve Maths and English qualifications if not already obtained prior to this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills to supervise and lead others delivering care and support.
  • You'll learn how to guide your team to provide compassionate, quality care.
  • You'll understand how to improve the health and wellbeing of people receiving care.
  • You'll build knowledge of frontline leadership and management responsibilities.
  • You'll practise giving effective direction and feedback to colleagues.
  • You'll strengthen your understanding of safeguarding, duty of care, and person-centred practice.

How you will learn

Training is delivered both on the job and off the job. You'll have monthly face-to-face teaching and observation sessions in your workplace. You'll also attend webinars and virtual one-to-one sessions, complete online learning, and carry out independent tasks. A dedicated trainer supports you throughout and is available between sessions.

What you will need to bring

Realise will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need to be in an employed role in adult care to take part in this work-based programme.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior care worker: lead and supervise a care team day to day.
  • Care supervisor: oversee care delivery and support junior staff.
  • Care officer: coordinate care plans and manage frontline workers.
  • Team leader (care): manage rotas, quality, and staff performance.
  • Senior support worker: provide specialist support and guide colleagues.
  • Deputy manager (care home): step toward registered management roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into management or deputy manager roles.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: required for registered manager positions and recognised by Skills for Care.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or coaching role within your organisation.
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