The Nightingale Social Care Bursary

Supporting Workforce Development in Health & Social Care

The bursary will enable existing health and care employees without a qualification to gain a national and sector recognised Diploma that supports their job role and progression.

Additionally, there will be opportunities for employees to undertake an accredited Certificate that will support their Continuous Professional Development.

The training will help to raise the skills and confidence of this valued workforce and enable individuals to progress and excel in their role.

Maths and English is also offered as part of their programme. ACL will fund these qualifications through its Adult Education Budget allocation that it receives from the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

Additional financial support is available to pay for books, Laptops, Wi-Fi and equipment directly related to the course undertaken.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences and progression opportunities that may follow.

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Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the care sector.

This course is also suitable to those wishing to build confidence, those returning to work and those looking to improve their employment opportunities to build the skills required for working in the care sector.

Learners will have an assigned tutor who will communicate on the online platform and when needed telephone or Microsoft Teams. Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback. Targets will be set at different stages of the course to enable learners to meet personal and course objectives.

We recommend at least 8-10 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study. Typically, the course can be completed in 5 months.

You complete mandatory/optional units, which may include:

Understand Principles of Communication, Understand Principles of Personal Development

Understand the Principles of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Understand the Principles of Safeguarding and Protection

Understand the Introduction to Duty of Care

Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker

Understand Person-Centred Approaches

Understand Health and Safety

Understand How to Handle Information.

Upon completion of this course you will receive an NCFE Level 2 Certificate.