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

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:
Mon 13/11/2023 -
Mon 05/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00011963
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Professional Development: Special Education Needs and Disability Taster

Do you work in an education setting with pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities – or are you interested in pursuing this as a career? If so – why not sign up for our short taster course – to help increase your knowledge or to see if this could be the right career path for you. In this course learners will find out about the range of special needs that are commonly found in an educational setting and strategies that are used to help every pupils be as happy and successful as possible.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 30/11/2023 -
Thu 30/11/2023
Times:
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Laura Howsen
Course code:
Q00009586
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Safeguarding Adults

Vulnerable people are at higher risk of neglect and abuse. Training in safeguarding teaches you how to spot signs that someone may be at harm. It also helps you know what steps to take in case of reported or suspected abuse. This short safeguarding course gives you a view into safeguarding practices and the importance of protecting adults’ rights to live in safety.

Course Information

Dates:
Sun 10/12/2023 -
Sun 10/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Sarabeth Heeson
Course code:
Q00009897
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Personal Development: Introduction to Counselling

To explore the basics of counselling, the profession and how skills in counselling could support interactions in the workplace. This course is ideal for those looking to start a career in counselling and a step towards further/higher education or employment.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 09/01/2024 -
Tue 13/02/2024
Times:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Sasha Dineen
Course code:
Q00011509
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
1 place remaining
Status:
Waiting list (Join waiting list)
Fee range
Free to £44.40

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
WEA Membership

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:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 17/04/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Carr Bridge Community Centre (Wirral)
Carr Bridge Road
Wirral
CH49 8EU
Tutor:
Laura Walsh
Course code:
Q00012999
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

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:
Thu 11/01/2024 -
Thu 18/04/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Carr Bridge Community Centre (Wirral)
Carr Bridge Road
Wirral
CH49 8EU
Tutor:
Laura Walsh
Course code:
Q00013000
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)

This is a pre-employment programme based in Trafford that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of three elements that are mandatory for your training: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/01/2024 -
Fri 02/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Holyoake House (Manchester)
Holyoake House
Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0AS
Tutor:
Veronica Hyde
Course code:
Q00012979
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)

This is a pre-employment programme based in Trafford that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of three elements that are mandatory for your training: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/01/2024 -
Fri 02/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Susan Bell
Course code:
Q00012998
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

This course is only open to clients of Sunderland Recovery College. 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:
Tue 16/01/2024 -
Tue 05/03/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Fulwell Day Centre (Sunderland)
Fulwell Road
Sunderland
SR6 9QW
Tutor:
Janet Ashburner
Course code:
Q00012630
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Introduction to Care

In this short course you will explore the key features of providing good and outstanding service within the Care sector. The course gives you a brief overview of the 15 Care standards that are covered in the Care Certificate (an identified set of standards that health and care professionals adhere to in their daily working life, recognised by the Quality Care Commission).

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 17/01/2024 -
Fri 26/01/2024
Times:
9:30am - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Rosalyn Curwen
Course code:
Q00011445
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00