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Where will this course lead?

Employment in Social Care Sector.

What will I study?

Introduction to working as a Social Care Worker looking at main competency areas such as:

  • Equality and Diversity
  • Safeguarding
  • Health and Safety
  • GDPR
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Effective Communication
  • Infection Control Medication Awareness

How will this course be delivered?

3-4 week face-to-face learning followed by 1-week work experience.

What qualifications will I get?

Introduction to working in Social Care Certificate

How will I be assessed?

Ongoing in class assessments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Click enquire now, or email Adult.Skills@Solihull.ac.uk for further information.

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on the course, you should hold a West Midlands postcode and be aged 19 or above.

What else do I need to know?

Career Opportunities - Secure an interview with a Social Care Employer

Gain a deeper understanding of working in Social Care

An opportunity to put knowledge gained into practise in a classroom setting.

Taking part in work experience.

*Free subject to eligibility criteria.

What can I do after this course?

After completing this course, you can explore further Health and Social Care courses.

Location

Blossomfield Campus

Start Date

Jan-2025

Day

Various

Time

09:30-15:00

Course Fee

Free*

Course Code

HSAAA011BCP0

Study Mode

Full Time

Into Employment - Social Care

What’s Involved?

Predicted Employment

How much can I earn?

£17,680
NATIONAL AVERAGE

Employment by Region

The career paths provided are to give you an idea of the careers that you could progress onto in the future. However, for some, you may need to complete higher level qualifications and gain experience before your dream job becomes a reality. The information provided is to support further research and to generate some initial career ideas when choosing a course. Please check entry requirements to degree courses, apprenticeships, and jobs as this may vary from year to year and across providers. For further advice and guidance, please contact: careers@solihull.ac.uk.