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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 02/06/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Location:Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XLCourse code:P00000103How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
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 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015999How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Personal Development: Gratitude journaling
This 7-week course is your gateway to a more fulfilling life! Discover the transformative power of gratitude journaling, a practice that combines mindfulness and writing to boost your wellbeing.
Explore how expressing gratitude can shift your perspective and cultivate a more positive outlook. Learn practical journaling techniques to track your everyday blessings and witness the uplifting impact on your mood.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016769How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Personal Development: Build your resilience
Feeling overwhelmed by life's constant challenges? This 7-week emotional resilience course equips you with powerful tools to navigate uncertainty and build inner strength.
Explore how your thoughts, emotions, and experiences influence your mental wellbeing and overall resilience. Discover effective coping strategies to manage stress, stay positive, and communicate effectively in your social circles.
By examining your life perspective and approach, you'll gain the confidence to recharge your batteries and cultivate a more positive outlook.
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Dates:Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 15/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016764How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Personal Development: Health and safety at home
During this 6 week introduction to health and safety within the home, will covering all the main health and safety risks within the home, for example, manual handling, trips and falls, COSHH, food safety and food allergens.
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Dates:Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025Location:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBCourse code:Q00016770How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Personal Development: Managing Your Wellbeing for Work, Life and Study
During this 6-week course, you will look at a variety of techniques that could help you to manage your wellbeing.
Each week we will have a theme, that builds your knowledge around mental health wellbeing’s, for example, the NHS 5 steps the wellbeing, mindfulness, healthy lifestyles and work life balance.
At the end of the course, you will have created a poster all the wellbeing techniques you like.
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Dates:Wed 04/06/2025 -
Wed 16/07/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:14 sessionsLocation:KCU Ltd at Fuller Church (Kettering)
51 Gold Street
Kettering
NN16 8JBTutor:Caroline SmyCourse code:Q00016768How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to improve mental wellbeing
Enhance your mental wellbeing with our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental health. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 17/07/2025Times:10:00am - 11:45amDuration:7 sessionsLocation:St James Church and Community Arts Cntr
24 Seamer Road
Scarborough
YO12 4DTTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018237How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £54.60
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga to improve mental wellbeing
Enhance your mental wellbeing with our Yoga to Improve Mental Wellbeing course. This class focuses on yoga practices designed to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction. Through a combination of gentle postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, you will learn methods to calm the mind and support mental health. Suitable for all levels, this course encourages mindful movement and listening to your body's needs. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop effective strategies for improving your mental wellbeing and overall quality of life through the practice of yoga.
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Dates:Fri 06/06/2025 -
Fri 11/07/2025Times:9:30am - 11:00amDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Nicola BaileyCourse code:Q00018238How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
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 23/06/2025 -
Wed 25/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016015How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Entry Level ESOL: Speaking and Listening Skills
This course will help you to develop your confidence and skills in speaking and listening in English and support your development onto further training. Learn how to communicate with others such as your child’s school, health care workers and others within the local communities. Build confidence in speaking to others by participating in classroom activities, developing friendships and new networking opportunities. We will look at every day situations and develop your communication skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 23/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015655How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60