Step into Care
Please read the information below, then if you would like to apply, please click here to complete the short form.
Step into Care can provide you with:
◆ Face-to-face or online training to gain an introduction into adult social care
◆ A placement with a reputable adult social care employer keen to welcome you into their team
Duration: 5 weeks plus voluntary placement
The level 1 pathway is designed for individuals who are beginning their careers in care. Its goal is to provide introductory knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality care and support. The course covers key theoretical elements of the Care Certificate, including understanding your role, working in a person-centred way, communication, privacy and dignity, safeguarding, health and safety, handling information, and infection prevention and control. Upon successful completion, you will receive a transcript outlining the Care Certificate standards you have covered, which can be shared with an employer.
Please note: The Care Certificate is only awarded by health and social care employers. It requires completion of all Care Certificate standards and a workplace assessment of knowledge and skills.
Delivered by WEA.
Duration: 6 weeks plus voluntary placement
The Level 2 pathway is designed for individuals currently working in or preparing to enter the field of adult social care. It aims to provide foundational knowledge on various key areas related to adult social care, including communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, the role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care, and person-centred approaches. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
Learners must be working at a minimum of Level 1 initial assessment for Maths and English.
Delivered by the Growth Company.
Once you have completed the relevant pathway, you will undertake a voluntary placement in a social care setting, designed to function like a working interview. This placement offers you the chance to experience the working environment first hand. If you are satisfied with the employer and the working interview is successful, this voluntary placement will transition into a paid role with that employer.
Voluntary placements will be with a private adult social care employer in Greater Manchester.
