Our Level 1 Health and Social Care programme will introduce you to the sector by exploring the range of roles, provisions and personal qualities.
What will we cover?
We aim to build an awareness of the protection of vulnerable adults and the safeguarding of children. We will look at the policies and procedures in place to support this.
You will learn:
- Signs of harm, abuse and neglect, plus what to do if you encounter these
- To identify verbal and non-verbal communication methods that may help to remove barriers
- The importance of equality and inclusion in care and how carers can ensure these take place.
- Laws that enforce equality and inclusion
Specific to children, you can expect to learn:
- The expected pattern of growth and development in children (0 - 19 years)
- How to communicate with children
- Intellectual, social, emotional, and behavioural factors that may affect physical growth and development
You will also be introduced to dementia and why it is important to recognise and value individuals with dementia. You will look at the causes, effects on family members and carers, and the benefits of effective communication. The course also offers the opportunity to develop techniques to facilitate communication with those living with dementia.
Progression Routes and Careers
Upon completion of the course, you may want to progress on to our Level 2 in Health and Social Care, other vocational courses, a traineeship, supported internship, apprenticeship or employment.
This qualification is useful for following many career paths such as:
- Childcare
- Caring
- Social Work
- Counselling
- Charity Work
- Healthcare Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Nursing
- Youth Work
- Support Worker
Location
This course takes place at High Pavement House (Sutton-in-Ashfield) and MyPlace @ Westfield Folkhouse (Mansfield).
Course tour
Take a look at where you’ll be doing your learning if you study Health and Social Care Level 1 at High Pavement Learning Centre.
Take a look at where you’ll be doing your learning if you study Health and Social Care Level 1 at MyPlace, Mansfield.
Book your place
Book your place at High Pavement Learning Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield or book your place at MyPlace, Mansfield on our NCFE CACHE Health and Social Care (Level 1), and start your journey to a rewarding career in Health and Social Care.
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Get in touch!
To get in touch, call 0115 804 3611, or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk
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