There are a variety of job roles available including working with young people and elderly people whilst also, supporting people with disabilities or mental health needs. Our programme will develop you a wide range of skills and knowledge to support you to gain employment in this rewarding sector.

You will learn:

• Understanding adult social care
• Health and social care for children
• Emergency first aid at work
• Safeguarding, equality & diversity 
• Mental health awareness
• Safe handling of medication 
• Infection control
• Principles of dementia care

• If you have a car licence there are opportunities to work in domiciliary care which offer higher salaries 
• The sector is very rewarding from helping the elderly and children to supporting individuals with mental health needs
• A lot of the roles offer flexible working hours with various shift patterns