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Heath and Social Care: Step into Care - Introduction to your adult social care role
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online 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 by covering key elements of the adult social care pathway, including digital skills, and the opportunity to take a Level 1 course in mental health awareness. You will also gain skills in writing CVs and application forms for social care jobs.
Basically, this programme is made up of three parts - a value-based interview and training with us at the WEA. If you complete the training successfully you are guaranteed an interview with a social care employer. This is a working interview, to give you the opportunity experience working in a caring environment.
This is a closed course for referrals for the DWP only.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Fri 11/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:70 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jayne CoryCourse code:Q00018703How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£296.00
GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online 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 up to three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. This is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Fri 27/09/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015988How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
Dive deeper into counselling and sharpen your set of skills for social work. Learn techniques to help those in need of support. Counselling courses teach you fundamental skills employers look for. Understand how to help others in a safe and positive way.
The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills introduces you to using counselling skills in everyday life: for work or within a personal capacity. Develop key skills employers look for in this level 2 counselling course. Team working and communication are key skills for CVs in support work.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Scott KnowlesCourse code:Q00016901How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
Beginners Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the biggest marketing channels today. Whether you’re a small business owner, charity worker, community service operator, or local performer, having a presence online can help you get in front of your target audience.
Social media courses give you essential digital training to be able to set up and run social media accounts. They also help you learn to market yourself online.
This social media marketing course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you!
We will cover five main platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Understand how these channels work and learn to set up your profile. Understand how to define your target audience and create content that they want to see. Learn how to schedule posts and plan a content calendar.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 19/12/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00010702How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 2
Gain essential skills for care jobs and support work to help you improve the care you give. If you want to work in mentoring, counselling, or as a support worker, this Mental Health Awareness training will teach you important skills employers look for.
This course builds on your existing knowledge. We will study definitions of ‘mental health’ and laws around care provision. Learn about the most common mental health conditions in the UK today. Gain greater awareness of the symptoms, causes, and treatments for these conditions. You will study stress, anxiety, phobias, and depression, among others.
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Dates:Tue 24/09/2024 -
Tue 24/06/2025Times:9:30am - 1:00pmDuration:33 sessionsLocation:The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
DL17 9HSTutor:Margaret MordueCourse code:Q00018675How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
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.
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Dates:Mon 30/09/2024 -
Wed 02/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016010How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
Dive deeper into counselling and sharpen your set of skills for social work. Learn techniques to help those in need of support. Counselling courses teach you fundamental skills employers look for. Understand how to help others in a safe and positive way.
The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills introduces you to using counselling skills in everyday life: for work or within a personal capacity. Develop key skills employers look for in this level 2 counselling course. Team working and communication are key skills for CVs in support work.
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Dates:Tue 01/10/2024 -
Tue 03/12/2024Location:Holyoake House (Manchester)
Holyoake House
Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0ASCourse code:Q00016065How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
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.
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Dates:Mon 07/10/2024 -
Wed 09/10/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016024How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (Step into Care)
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online 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 up to three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. This is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 28/10/2024 -
Fri 15/11/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015990How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Step into Care
The "Step Into Care" level 1 study program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for individuals pursuing a career in the care sector. Covering essential topics such as working in care, mental health awareness, stress awareness, infection prevention and control, and CV and interview preparation, this comprehensive program equips learners with the tools needed to succeed in social care roles. Ideal for beginners, this program fosters both personal and professional development in a supportive learning environment. This course is in partnership with the DWP and upon successful completion of the course you will be invited to an interview for a potential job role within care.
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Dates:Mon 04/11/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Location:Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XLCourse code:P00000099How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available