Introduction to Support Work

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This course is a good starting point if you are considering studying for a Health and Social Care qualification or looking for employment as a Support Worker. With the other learners in your class, you will explore and learn the skills needed to build effective professional relationships with people accessing various support services. The course covers the importance of professional boundaries and the impact that current legislation such as data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding has on any support role.Your tutor will also support you to improve your English and maths skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject.  This will include assessing your current skills and planning learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas.    No previous knowledge of Support Work is required.This course is suitable if you are looking to start a career in Health & Social Care or a support/advisory service.You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.ukA good knowledge and use of English language at Level 1 is required for this course.  If English is not your first language you may need to provide proof of an English language qualification or attend a Skills Check session prior to enrolment. You may wish to progress to a Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness, or consider other courses relevant to working in the Health and Social care sector such as Drug and Alcohol Awareness or an introduction to Counselling Skills.There are a range of courses available to help the development of skills for work.  Your tutor may also be able to discuss the possible next step options with you.  You may like to talk with our Learning Adviser about other Skills & Learning courses.  Alternatively, general careers advice and guidance can be provided by Ansbury.

Course information

Name: Introduction to Support Work Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Preparation for Work Qualification type: Assessment There is no qualification or examination attached to this course. Your tutor will work with you to develop and review your progress throughout the course. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160916 14:14:01 Updated 20160916 14:14:01

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Skills&Learning; Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
Academy 16-19 Converter
infopal@poole.gov.uk
01202 262300
http://www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

Address

Oakdale Centre
Wimborne Road Town: Poole County:Dorset

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Preparation for Work Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Preparation for Work Classification: Preparation for Life and Work

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