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Free 'introduction to social care' course up for grabs
A free course offering an introduction to health and social care is up for grabs for care sector staff. The course includes modules on making care safer and different care settings - and would be ideal for newcomers to the sector or as a refresher for experienced staff to build confidence and skills, and provide a career boost.
The course which is delivered by the Open Unisersity, is described by the organiser, the Community Lives Consortium in Swansea, as "broad, interactive and practical".
It says, "This course takes you into the lives of care workers and care service users by using the latest interactive study techniques delivered by the Open University. You will complete frequent activities to set you thinking – drawing on your own ideas and experience to deepen your learning and help you understand the essentials of good practice."
The course, normally costing £650, is being sponsored by the Open University and Unison and is open to non-union members* (*although Unison members get priority). To sign up contact Karen or Nicola on 01792 646640.
Course modules:- making care safer
- diverse communities and resources for care
- people and places: care settings
- the shaping of care services in the UK
- who cares? the sensitivity of care situations
- working with life experience: care needs
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