Introduction to a Career in Social Care

Course description

An online introduction to a career in Social Care and the opportunities available to you.

Looking to enter the Care sector? Then this course is for you!

It is an ideal introduction into a Care career and all that it offers.

You should enjoy working with people, be compassionate, have a sense of fun and want to help others live their lives to the full.

You will be able to work through the learning materials at your own pace, supplementing your learning through videos and links to further information.

On completion there will be a discussion to talk about your career or future training aspirations.

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The course will cover the following:

Introduction
What is Adult Social Care? The rewards of working in the sector and the opportunities for progression.
Use of Self
Introduction to value-based care, the importance of good communication and working as part of a team.
Best Practice
Duty of care, SSSC, Care Standards, safeguarding and boundaries, infection control, digital enabled care.
Reflective Practice
Defining reflective practice and its importance, model for reflection, and learning from effective reflection.
Next Steps
Exploring progress and career opportunities, Scottish qualification structure, employers’ views, service users’ views, employment, and further study opportunities.

As this course is provided online, students will require access to IT equipment and internet access to allow them to complete the course.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

On successful completion of this course you may wish to: enter the care industry; begin a Modern Apprenticeship programme once employed or enrol onto a full time course in Social Care (3 days a week)