Free Social Care Course in Crawley. Classes run at Get Set UK, part-time during the day. This is a free social care course for adults living in West Sussex, running over 8 weeks. It's part of the Skills Bootcamp programme, which offers flexible, short courses for people looking to move into a new role or develop in their current one. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work in social care settings. If you're unemployed when you complete the course, you'll be offered an interview with an employer.
Who this course is for
Learners must live in West Sussex. Skills Bootcamps are free for the learner, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. They are for people looking for a new role or job opportunity, or those that want to develop in their current role, or those who are self-employed and want to grow their business. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course, if you are unemployed.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support people with daily living and personal care
You'll understand safeguarding and how to keep people safe from harm
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety in care settings
You'll learn about person-centred approaches to care
You'll understand the rights and dignity of people receiving care
You'll explore communication skills for working with clients and colleagues
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Get Set UK in Crawley. The course is delivered part-time during the day over 8 weeks. Learning is practical and focused on real care work scenarios. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Get Set UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care Assistant: supporting adults in home or residential settings
Support Worker: helping people with daily needs and independence
Healthcare Assistant: assisting clinical staff in care environments
Domiciliary Care Worker: delivering care in people's own homes
Residential Care Worker: working in care homes with adults or older people
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for progressing in a social care career, covering health, safety, and person-centred practice in more depth.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: suited to those moving into senior or supervisory roles in care settings.
Level 2 Award in First Aid: a short addition that strengthens your employability in any care role.
