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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Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)

Ready to make a difference? Step Into Care is a dynamic five-week online pre-employment programme designed to launch your career in Adult Social Care. Aligned with the new care pathway, this course equips you with essential knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in the sector. You’ll explore key topics including Dementia, Mental Health, Autism, and Learning Disabilities, and complete the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to support inclusive, person-centred care. You’ll gain knowledge about the expected behaviours in the role; understand the rights of those you care for—and your own—and develop the professional behaviours employers expect. Alongside care-specific learning, you’ll sharpen your CV, job application, and interview skills with expert guidance. On completion, our dedicated Step Into Care work coach will arrange a working interview in a real care setting, giving you the chance to step confidently into your future.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 15/06/2026 -
Fri 17/07/2026
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
25 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Annie Talabi
Course code:
Q00028189
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available

Step into Care

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Combined Authority area. Ready to make a difference? Step Into Care is a dynamic five-week online pre-employment programme designed to launch your career in Adult Social Care. Aligned with the new care pathway, this course equips you with essential knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in the sector. You’ll explore key topics including Dementia, Mental Health, Autism, and Learning Disabilities, and complete the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to support inclusive, person-centred care. You’ll gain knowledge about the expected behaviours in the role; understand the rights of those you care for—and your own—and develop the professional behaviours employers expect. Alongside care-specific learning, you’ll sharpen your CV, job application, and interview skills with expert guidance. On completion, our dedicated Step Into Care work coach will arrange a working interview in a real care setting, giving you the chance to step confidently into your future.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/09/2026 -
Fri 09/10/2026
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
50 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jenny Taylor
Course code:
Q00027419
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £1000.00

Foundations in Adult Social Care

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  Foundations in Working in Adult Social Care introduces you to the values, responsibilities, and skills needed to work in the adult social care sector. You will explore who uses care services, the different places you might work, and why person centred care is so important. You will learn about key topics such as communication, safeguarding, duty of care, and basic health and safety. You will also develop an understanding of professional behaviour, teamwork, and your own personal development. The course will introduce you to safe ways of handling information and maintaining confidentiality. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation to help you decide if a career in adult social care is right for you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/09/2026 -
Mon 02/11/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road
Brighton and Hove
BN2 5NS
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027564
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Foundations in Adult Social Care

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  Foundations in Working in Adult Social Care introduces you to the values, responsibilities, and skills needed to work in the adult social care sector. You will explore who uses care services, the different places you might work, and why person centred care is so important. You will learn about key topics such as communication, safeguarding, duty of care, and basic health and safety. You will also develop an understanding of professional behaviour, teamwork, and your own personal development. The course will introduce you to safe ways of handling information and maintaining confidentiality. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation to help you decide if a career in adult social care is right for you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 07/09/2026 -
Mon 02/11/2026
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Phoenix House
1 King Street
Leicester
LE1 6RN
Tutor:
TBC T.B.C
Course code:
Q00027464
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £192.00

Step into Care

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Combined Authority area. Ready to make a difference? Step Into Care is a dynamic five-week online pre-employment programme designed to launch your career in Adult Social Care. Aligned with the new care pathway, this course equips you with essential knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in the sector. You’ll explore key topics including Dementia, Mental Health, Autism, and Learning Disabilities, and complete the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training to support inclusive, person-centred care. You’ll gain knowledge about the expected behaviours in the role; understand the rights of those you care for—and your own—and develop the professional behaviours employers expect. Alongside care-specific learning, you’ll sharpen your CV, job application, and interview skills with expert guidance. On completion, our dedicated Step Into Care work coach will arrange a working interview in a real care setting, giving you the chance to step confidently into your future.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/11/2026 -
Fri 04/12/2026
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
50 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Jenny Taylor
Course code:
Q00027423
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Funding available - £1000.00