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Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care Level 1 (Job-Seekers)

Course Overview

Fee disclaimer

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements, though an interest in health and social care roles and understanding of basic social care practices is helpful. You must be legally allowed to work in the UK and have a good standard of English, maths and IT.

Course information

  • This is a short six weeks, full-time intensive course which runs Monday - Friday.
  • Following completion of this course you will be guaranteed a job interview.

This qualification develops a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector. It covers the type of job roles and services within it, the role of communication and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for.

Key topics

  • Introduction to the adult social care sector
  • Values and principles of adult social care
  • Skills and attitudes needed to work in adult social care
  • Communication in adult social care
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Next steps

    The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is significantly changing. Adult care workers need up-to-date training and guidance to enable them to provide good person-centred care.
  • Why study at NCC?

    • Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
    • Flexible study options: Part-time, evening and online learning available
    • Career progression routes: From entry level to professional qualifications
    • Outstanding support: One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
    • Ofsted-rated Outstanding: Quality teaching and support you can trust
    • Modern facilities: Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
    • Employer links: Courses shaped by local and national job market needs

Available Campuses

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What Can This Course Lead To

Successful completion of this qualification will lead to a job interview. It will also allow you to progress on to the Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care or other programmes.

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Financial Support

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