Social Care Courses and Certifications

Social care in the community

20 ratings at OpenLearn

Social care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introducing social care and social work

1 rating at OpenLearn

This free course, Introducing social care and social work, will introduce you to different social care and social work practitioner roles. It will develop your understanding of the context in which social care and social work takes place in the UK. Socia…

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Social Care: What is Social Care?

Develop an understanding of social care and the role it plays in supporting the independence and wellbeing of those needing care.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Introduction to Social Care

Explore the social care sector to support your learning goals Gain an introduction to social care and understanding of paid and unpaid care work in today’s social care sector.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Social Care: Working in Social Care

3 ratings at FutureLearn

Develop essential skills needed for working in social care settings and examine whether a career in social care is right for you.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Social Care: Understanding Informal Care

1 rating at FutureLearn

Learn about the importance of informal carers in the social care sector, including their role, rewards, challenges, and support.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Mental Health: Working with Children and Young People

Gain critical knowledge and practical skills to identify and address mental health issues in children and young people.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Supporting Young People's Mental Wellbeing Post-COVID

Explore developmental theories and develop skills and strategies to help children and young people improve their mental health.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Young People

Understand youth mental health and develop strategies for promoting social and emotional wellbeing in children and young people.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Trauma and Mental Wellbeing in Young People

Understand youth mental wellbeing and develop strategies for promoting social and emotional strength in children and young people.

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Autistic People's Rights and the Law

2 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn about legislation affecting the rights of autistic people within social care, employment and the criminal justice system.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Social Care During COVID-19: Coping with Self-Isolation and Social Distancing

73 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore and learn to manage the impact of self-isolation and social distancing on yourself and vulnerable social groups.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

King's Fund

Systems Go! Cross-sector Partnering for Change in Health and Care

13 ratings at FutureLearn

Develop in your healthcare role as you learn how to tackle complex health problems through collaborative partnerships.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leadership for Personalised Care

Introduction to Leadership for Personalised Care

4 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn the skills, behaviours, and approaches to be a leader in personalised care and advocate for health improvement.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TEDx

The Innovation of the Scientific Thought for Social Care

In this TEDx talk, Argentine professor Victor Alberto Danich shares his journey of resilience and innovation, and his contributions to fostering entrepreneurship. Duration:

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk