First Steps to the Care Sector
| Course name | First Steps to the Care Sector |
|---|---|
| Training provider | Training in Care |
| Level | Entry Level |
| Accredited | No |
| Course duration | 1 day (6 Hours) |
| Who is this course for? (Eligibility and personal characteristics) | Must be aged 19+ and have lived in the UK / EU for a minimum of three years. For full funding, must be aged 19+, receive any state benefit payment (evidence required), unemployed or working less than 16 hours and seeking employment. |
| What will I study? (Key modules or content) | This course is suitable for those wishing for a career change, to refresh previous training / experience or to regain employment after a career break. It is ideal for those who wish to become employed or volunteer within all areas of health, children's and adult care and education. The course is intended to give learners an informed choice about the large range of work within care, teaching and volunteering. It covers the work role of the volunteer, social carers, play workers, adult carers and child carers. Learners cover appropriate behaviours and attitudes for within the workplace. |
| What are the entry requirements | This course is for anyone aged over 19 years. |
| Requirements of the course e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, materials | None |
| Progression and Careers | You could progress to a Level 1 in Introduction to Early Years Settings or Level 1 in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care. |
| Name | Sheldon Bainbridge or Sarah Jolley |
|---|---|
| sheldonnew@trainingincare.co.uk or sarahjolley@trainingincare.co.uk | |
| Telephone | 0191 537 3529 / 0191 536 7241 |