- GMFJ Reference
252750
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Date Posted
31/07/2024
- Start Date
01/10/2024
- Approx. Duration
6 weeks
- Location
Saltaire
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Health & Social Care
- Opportunity Type
Skills Bootcamp
- Apprenticeship Standard
Adult care worker (ST0005)
- Employer
Shipley College adult Courses
Description
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is designed to equip learners with the necessary professional knowledge, skills and confidence to work in adult social care or support their interest in this sector. Topics covered include communication, the role of the social care worker, information handling, health & safety, person-centred care, safeguarding and duty of care. This intensive course requires a good level of English, but an assessment will be conducted on the first day to determine your current ability and skills.
Upon successful completion, learners can progress into paid or voluntary work in adult social care. The course provides a solid foundation in all health and social care subjects, and also opens up opportunities for further education, such as the Adult Care Level 2 Diploma, as well as general and specialist employment pathways within the health and social care sector.
This course is ideal for individuals interested in applying and working in the health and social care sector, as well as related roles. Join us at Shipley College to take the first step towards a fulfilling career in adult social care.
Every 'Step Into' programme we will also equip you with the wider skills that local employers say they want by training you in other areas such as: Customer Service gain a qualification to show you understand essential customer service skills. Perfect for those who will interact with customers daily, but also useful in non-customer-facing roles, as it will improve internal communication skills and provide opportunities for career advancement. Employability Skills - designed to prepare learners to enter the world of work. Learn skills required for the working environment, develop confidence for employment and improve communication skills and personal effectiveness. Volunteering - focuses on helping learners to understand the role of a volunteer, the activities of voluntary organisations, and prepare for a fulfilling role within a voluntary organisation. The ‘Step Into’ courses last between 6 and 12 weeks and by the end of the programme you will not only have skills and knowledge from the sector you are interested in, but all the core skills needed to best represent your future employer. These programmes are designed to get you into work, and we have listened to local employers to help design them. If you would like to find out more about how we can help, please start your journey by contacting enrolments@shipley.ac.uk or calling our friendly team on 01274 327327.
What Else You Need To Know
100% fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less the £23,400 annually (£20,319 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode) For further information click - https://www.shipley.ac.uk/study/funding/100-fee-reduction/
Please use the employer website link below and select your preferred course start date
For more information about this vacancy please contact Shipley College on 01274 327390 (Ref ID: 252750)
Company website : https://www.shipley.ac.uk/study/step-into-programmes/
If you are aged 19+
100% fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less the £23,400 annually (£20,319 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode) For further information click - https://www.shipley.ac.uk/study/funding/100-fee-reduction/