Introduction to a Career in Social Care is a brand new six-week, part time, online tutor-supported course. It's suitable if you are interested in working in care but have no experience or qualifications in care.
It's delivered via the online learning platform RISE, this level 5 introductory course will cover the following:
Theme 1 Introduction - What is Adult Social Care?
The rewards of working in the sector and the opportunities for progression
Theme 2 - Use of Self
Introduction to value-based care, the importance of good communication and working as part of a team
Theme 3 - Best Practice
Duty of care, SSSC, Care Standards, safeguarding and boundaries, infection control, digital enabled care
Theme 4 - Reflective practice
Defining reflective practice and its importance, model for reflection, and learning from effective reflection
Theme 5 - Next Steps
Exploring progress and career opportunities, Scottish qualification structure, employers’ views, service users’ views, and employment.
The course is fully funded for anyone under the age of 25. For anyone aged 25 or over, you may be entitled to a fee waiver, although this cannot be guaranteed due to limited provision.