Free Level 3 Adult Social Care Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. This adult social care qualification covers the knowledge and values you need to work in care settings, from safeguarding and communication to person-centred approaches and health and safety. At 432 hours, it's a substantial course, but the part-time daytime schedule means you can fit it around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of working in adult social care, including duty of care and professional boundaries.
You'll study safeguarding adults, including how to recognise and respond to abuse or neglect.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and how to support individuals' rights and choices.
You'll cover communication skills relevant to care settings, including working with people who have different communication needs.
You'll examine health, safety, and wellbeing in care environments.
You'll look at equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care practice.
You'll develop understanding of handling information and maintaining confidentiality.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at St Helens College. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that relate to real care scenarios. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in NHS or private healthcare.
Domiciliary care worker: providing personal care to people in their own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older adults.
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the NVQ-style qualification many employers require for senior care roles; often completed alongside paid work.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing in Adult Care: suited to those moving into supervisory or team leader positions.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into nursing, social work, or occupational therapy degrees at university.
