Careers in Care
Wider Learning Opportunity
Careers in Care is a week-long course that provides you with an introduction to the health and care sector and the jobs available within it, as well as offering practical experience, so you can learn more about what it’s like to work in care.
You will also learn about specific care-related topics, such as:
- Moving and handling
- Personal care delivery
- The importance of nutritional intake
- Dementia
The course will provide you with the opportunity to achieve an accredited Level 2 qualification in Moving and Handling, which is an important qualification for lots of health and care roles.
The course is free of charge and will take place at Leeds City College, 9.30am – 3pm Monday to Friday. Multiple dates are available.
Applicants are asked to:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Be prepared to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Commit to the full week-long course.
- Have been a resident in the UK for more than 3 years OR be an asylum seeker or refugee.
- Be working at Entry Level 3 in English and Maths or above.
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Course Address:
Leeds City College
Park Lane, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS3 1AA - Click here for travel & directions
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Days & Dates:
Monday: 9.30am - 3pm
Tuesday: 9.30am - 3pm
Wednesday: 9.30am - 3pm
Thursday: 9.30am - 3pm
Friday: 9.30am - 3pm -
Cost:
Free -
Course Duration:
1 week
Additional information
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Accessible:
Yes
Contact the provider about this course
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Course Address:
Leeds City College
Park Lane, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS3 1AA
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Contact: Anya Macbeth -
Email: healthandcaretalent@nhs.net
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Website: https://leedshealthandcareacademy.org/ (will open in a new window)
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