A career choice for compassionate people

If you’re a caring and compassionate person, health and social care jobs can be very rewarding. From mental health awareness training to care assistant courses, counselling skills to our unique Step into Care programme. We offer a wide range of courses to help you get into and succeed in a heath or social care role.  

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Care work

Adult social care work covers a wide range of jobs. Care assistants and support workers support vulnerable adults in their day-to-day life. They often work in care homes, day centres or in a patient's own home. Personal assistants provide one on one support to someone who wants to manage their own support, often building a strong personal relationship with the person they care for. There are other roles in care homes, such as cleaning staff, working in the laundry or kitchens.  All of these roles are essential for helping people to live dignified and comfortable lives. 

Counselling skills

Doing a counselling skills qualification isn't just about training to become a counsellor. Build counselling skills to help in work or volunteer roles in healthcare, education, HR or charities. Open up new work opportunities and find a job where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.  Counselling skills can help improve your communications skills, particularly listening skills, for any job role where you work with other people.

Short courses or long qualifications

From short courses to give you an insight into working in the NHS or in a care job. To longer qualifications such as a Certificate to Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care or a Diploma in Counselling Skills. 

Get the skills, confidence and qualifications you need for different roles in health and social care. 

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Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

This qualification is designed for learners looking to increase their knowledge & awareness of Mental Health & Well-Being. This qualification is to help you to develop your awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to become aware of the rights of those with mental health issues. The main objectives of this qualification are to: • raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health Course Outline Accredited 2024-25 Mental Health Awareness Level 1 (Award) CACHE • dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues • develop learners’ knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues This course will delivered either online, or in a face-to-face classroom environment, with a variety of Classroom activities and online learning activities through the Canvas platform, to assess learning for each module. The overall course will be assessed through the creation of a portfolio of evidence that meets awarding body criteria. A potential progression route after this course may be the “Stress Awareness Level 1 (Award) CACHE” or the “Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness NCFE CACHE” qualifications

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 11/09/2025 -
Thu 16/10/2025
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
CGL Runcorn
1st Floor
75 High Street
Runcorn
North West
WA7 1AF
Tutor:
Neil Connaughton
Course code:
Q00022795
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £192.00

Intro to Counselling - an introduction to using counselling skills at work or in your personal life

This course focuses on learning about and using counselling skills, as well as providing some examples of the main theories behind these (CBT and Person Centred) and the recent history of counselling (Psychodynamic). Practical application of counselling skills are achieved in small groups or ‘triads’ which are mini counselling sessions, with students taking roles of counsellor, client and observer. This course is a good starting point for anyone thinking of training or retraining as a counsellor, before taking a qualification, but would also be useful to anyone working or volunteering, dealing with the general public. Counselling skills put simply are communication skills so it is also suitable for anyone wanting to develop their listening skills, increase their self-awareness and personal development. Counselling is a good addition to your CV if you are currently applying for jobs.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/09/2025 -
Wed 22/10/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sasha Dineen
Course code:
Q00023520
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

This qualification is designed for learners looking to increase their knowledge & awareness of Mental Health & Well-Being. This qualification is to help you to develop your awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to become aware of the rights of those with mental health issues. The main objectives of this qualification are to: • raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health Course Outline Accredited 2024-25 Mental Health Awareness Level 1 (Award) CACHE • dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues • develop learners’ knowledge of the rights of those with mental health issues This course will delivered either online, or in a face-to-face classroom environment, with a variety of Classroom activities and online learning activities through the Canvas platform, to assess learning for each module. The overall course will be assessed through the creation of a portfolio of evidence that meets awarding body criteria. A potential progression route after this course may be the “Stress Awareness Level 1 (Award) CACHE” or the “Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness NCFE CACHE” qualifications

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 01/10/2025 -
Thu 16/10/2025
Times:
9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Usma Khan
Course code:
Q00022689
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £192.00

Counselling Skills Practical – practicing skills in mini counselling sessions with other students

This course is for students to gain practical experience using counselling skills in a safe environment with other students. Each week focuses on a skill or combination of skills, using the ‘triad’ method (counsellor, client, observer) like mini counselling sessions, using the ten core counselling skills. Students might be beginners wanting to gain knowledge and practical experience of the main counselling skills, before attending an introduction course, or more experienced students who have already attended an introduction course or already have a qualification, either with WEA or with another training organisation, wishing to increase their practical experience. This course is a good starting point for anyone thinking of training or retraining as a counsellor, before taking a qualification, but would also be useful to anyone working or volunteering, dealing with the general public. Counselling skills put simply are communication skills so it is also suitable for anyone wanting to develop their listening skills, increase their self-awareness and personal development. Counselling is a good addition to your CV if you are currently applying for jobs.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 05/11/2025 -
Wed 10/12/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Sasha Dineen
Course code:
Q00023521
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £96.00

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

Award in Stress Awareness Level 1

Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens. This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 10/11/2025 -
Tue 16/12/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Jayne Evans
Course code:
Q00023523
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £192.00



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Counselling

This course focuses on an understanding of counselling and developing practical skills. The importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals and society is being increasingly recognised. You will be introduced to the nature of counselling and learn and practice active listening skills such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 01/08/2024 -
Thu 31/07/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
P00000026
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress

Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it. Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 16/07/2025 -
Fri 25/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jill Clifford
Course code:
Q00016013
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £75.00