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The Health & Social Care sector is full of rewarding jobs which make a real difference to people’s lives. This accredited course will introduce you to dozens of new jobs – and give you a head start for a truly satisfying career.

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Key elements of our Health & Social Care course:

  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
  • Mental Health Awareness – the five most important principles the Mental Capacity Act
  • The Care Certificate – an overview of the 15 standards
  • GDPR Data Protection
  • Confidentiality and information handling
  • Equality, Diversion & Inclusion
  • Health & Well-being in Work
  • Working as part of a team
  • Information sessions with employers
  • Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for work
  • Principles of Health & Safety in the workplace – including Health & Safety for the housekeeping, cleaning and support service industry
  • Understanding the Care role and progressions in the sector
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Set new goals, address any concerns you might have and build on your strengths with your One-to-One advisor. You’ll also be able to take advantage of a wide range of optional bitesize sessions – from eating well to managing money – just choose the subjects which interest you.