Health and Social Care

If you are considering a career in Health and Social Care, we have a range of learning opportunities available to you.  

The courses we have on offer are designed to introduce you into the Health and Social Care sector as a career with opportunities to progress either into employment or higher level study.

Our courses are designed to enable you to gain skills and knowledge from introductory level through to Level 2 and beyond, allowing you to progress towards your career goals.  

Many of our programmes are delivered at The Waterside Centre in Accrington or Lancashire Adult Learning at Northlight in Brierfield, with many online options available as well as evening classes.  

Whatever your starting point, we will support you in your development towards achieving your goals. 

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  • An Introduction to Working in Counselling
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

    This 12-week programme designed to introduce you to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to use counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that engage in helping to interact appropriately. Developing knowledge around a person-centred approach, safeguarding and the communication skills required in developing a career in a counselling capacity.

    This course does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

    The programme was designed in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create an introduction to counselling skills to prepare learners for progression into the level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Many of the skills developed during this programme can be used in everyday life in a number of roles, if you are looking to progress intro counselling services as a career, this is a good introduction for progression initially into level 2, level 3 and HE..
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      THU - 18/04/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to both the healthcare and adult social care sector as an option for sustained employment.

    The programme is designed to allow the individual to understand what it takes to work in health and social care settings and the many employment options within the sector. As part of the programme, learners will complete short courses in a range of subjects to upskill and increase knowledge in sector-specific topics to improve opportunities for progressing into a number of employment pathways.

    The design of the programme was in collaboration with employers and other stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet a number of organisations with a range of vacancies which we will support you both with placement opportunities and support with preparation in the application and interview process.

    As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals into employment within the sector, guaranteed placement opportunities will also be available in a range of healthcare and adult social care environments.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      TUE - 16/04/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • An Introduction to Working in Mental Health
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to working in mental health as an option for sustained employment.

    The programme is designed to allow the individual to understand what it takes to work in mental health, including associated services linked to Mental Health, such as Drug and Alcohol services. As part of the programme, learners will complete a number of short courses in a range of subjects to upskill in sector-specific topics to improve knowledge, skills and behaviours for the preparation of working in this area of healthcare/social care.

    The design of the programme was in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level of education or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet organisations within the sector and we will support you both with placement opportunities and preparation in the application and interview process.

    As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals towards employment within the service, placement opportunities will also be available in a range of healthcare and adult social care environments to give you a taste of what it is like to work in the service.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      WED - 24/04/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • An Introduction to Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to working with children and young people, primarily with disabilities and/or learning difficulties as an option for sustained employment.

    If you are looking to work in an environment that supports children, young people or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities this 12-week programme may be for you. The programme is one day a week and will focus on a range of topics to build skills, knowledge and behaviour to progress towards work in care settings for individuals with a range of specialist needs.

    The design of the programme was in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level of education or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet a number of organisations with a range of vacancies which we will support you both with placement opportunities and support with preparation in the application and interview process.

    As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals into employment within the sector, guaranteed placement opportunities will also be available in a range of care settings.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      FRI - 26/04/2024
      09:30 to 15:00
      11 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Basic Awareness of Paediatric First Aid
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This free course (for Lancashire residents) will provide learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to assess and respond to a child or infant that is unresponsive and not breathing. The skills will include how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator. Learners will also be able to recognise and treat choking. This course can be accessed either as a live online course or alternatively in a classroom face to face.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      THU - 28/03/2024
      13:30 to 16:30
      1 day course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Get into Mentoring in Health & Social Care Settings
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this course is to introduce the learners to the role of a mentor including the advantages and disadvantages of mentoring. They will then look at mentoring agreements and explore the difference between informal and formal agreements. Finally, they will investigate the support available to mentors.  Learners will look at the role that effective communication plays in successful mentoring and explore the setting in which mentoring may be put into practice.

     These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      TUE - 11/06/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      6 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Nutrition and Health for Care Settings
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge of nutrition and health.

    These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      MON - 10/06/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      6 week course
      19 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Safeguarding in a Healthcare setting
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s knowledge of protection and safeguarding in health and social care (adults and children and young people), early years and childcare.

    These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      FRI - 14/06/2024
      09:30 to 15:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use, and engage learners in understanding issues that can impact on health and well-being.

    These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This qualification is designed for learners looking to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health. It will help the learner to develop their awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to know the rights of those with mental health issues.

    These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Accessed Flexibly Online

    Flexibly Online
    Flexibly Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to increase their awareness of substance misuse.

    The course will develop their understanding as to why people use substances, the types of substances that are commonly misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances. They will explore how media reporting affects people's perceptions of substance misuse and look into the risk factors and protective factors for substance abuse and ways to protect individuals from the risks involved and the barriers to making healthy choices.

    These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      04/09/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification will introduce learners to using counselling skills and personal development. The course is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 09/09/2024
      18:00 to 21:00
      20 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 13/09/2024
      09:30 to 15:30
      13 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The awarding body for this qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.
    The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learner's knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where they have a duty of care.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      TUE - 16/04/2024
      13:00 to 16:00
      12 week course
      19 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification will increase your knowledge and understanding of autism. By completing the qualification, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care.

    If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

    A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

    The qualifications could help you:

    Gain skills that employers value
    Improve your job prospects
    Earn a higher wage

    If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay for your level 3 qualification. The government will pay the course fees. For more information, and to check the full eligibility criteria see the Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 09/09/2024
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing

    If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

    A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

    The qualifications could help you:

    Gain skills that employers value
    Improve your job prospects
    Earn a higher wage

    If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay for your level 3 qualification. The government will pay the course fees. For more information, and to check the full eligibility criteria see the Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 09/09/2024
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      THU - 05/01/2023
      09:30 to 15:00
      20 week course
      16 Places Remaining
      Cost: £811.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This Diploma aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

    Learners on this course come with three different main aims.
    • To progress onto a first degree or other higher education course within the field (i.e. you want a career in counselling and need a degree)
    • To prepare for a post graduate qualification within the field (ie. you already have a (unrelated) degree but want to progress onto a MA in the field)
    • To increase skills and knowledge that will enhance your current role (i.e. professional development) and/or increase job opportunities.

    If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

    A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

    The qualifications could help you:

    Gain skills that employers value
    Improve your job prospects
    Earn a higher wage

    If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay for your level 3 qualification. The government will pay the course fees. For more information, and to check the full eligibility criteria see the Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 09/09/2024
      13:30 to 16:30
      37 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This Diploma aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

    Learners on this course come with three different main aims.
    • To progress onto a first degree or other higher education course within the field (i.e. you want a career in counselling and need a degree)
    • To prepare for a post graduate qualification within the field (ie. you already have a (unrelated) degree but want to progress onto a MA in the field)
    • To increase skills and knowledge that will enhance your current role (i.e. professional development) and/or increase job opportunities.

    If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

    A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

    The qualifications could help you:

    Gain skills that employers value
    Improve your job prospects
    Earn a higher wage

    If you’re eligible, you will not have to pay for your level 3 qualification. The government will pay the course fees. For more information, and to check the full eligibility criteria see the Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      - 09/09/2024
      18:00 to 21:00
      37 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Prepare to Learn - Building confidence and resilience
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This programme aims to build confidence and prepare learners for first steps back into education and study.

    During the course learners will reflect on their key skills and areas for development and devise an action plan to support them in reaching their education and employment goals. Key skills will be embedded within the learning including ICT, teamworking, time management and communication.

    This course is a great way of taking first steps into adult education.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      TUE - 07/05/2024
      13:00 to 16:00
      3 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Step into ELHT - Preparation for Placement
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce learners to East Lancashire NHS Healthcare Trust as an option for sustained employment and intensively prepare individuals for a two-week placement in the NHS in East Lancashire.

    This intensive course is designed to prepare individuals for a placement opportunity within one of ELHT facilities, aimed at developing skills towards becoming a Healthcare Support Worker. The week-long course will introduce individuals to working in the NHS, the core values, skills and qualities and the roles and responsibilities of an individual wanting to progress into a clinical environment.

    The programme will allow learners to understand what it takes to work in a hospital setting and the many employment options within the organisation. As part of the programme, learners will complete workshops on assessing current knowledge and experiences, identifying transferable skills and how to align these to the person specification of the Healthcare Support Worker.

    The design of the course is in collaboration with ELHT to create an intensive programme that would prepare learners to initially transition into a two-week placement to hopefully progress into a role whilst understanding the values of the organisation, whatever role they may want to work in.

    As part of the programme, you will be supported in your preparation for both interview and transition into placement/employment with sessions on interview skills, effective listening and how to conduct yourself to make the most of your opportunity.

    As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals into employment as a Healthcare Support Worker within the NHS, guaranteed placement opportunities will be available following success at the informal interview stage.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Waterside Centre Accrington
      MULTIPLE DAYS PER WEEK starting - 15/04/2024
      09:30 to 15:30
      1 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Study Skills for Progression - Level 3 and beyond
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The Study Skills for Progression course is aimed at anyone who is planning to start a Level 3 or Access course in September 2023. This course will develop a range of study skills to support the learning transition to Access and other Higher Education courses.

    Our friendly and experienced tutors will introduce key skills such as academic writing, referencing and practical ICT to prepare learners for their next steps.  Learners will be given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the facilities within our University Centre and get to know other learners who may be studying alongside them in the next academic year.

    The programme is planned to run for 10 weeks, attending the venue for half a day each week.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      WED - 24/04/2024
      09:30 to 12:30
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
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