Working in Social Care
Develop essential skills needed for working in social care settings and examine whether a career in social care is right for you with this online social care course from The Open University.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning about social care. You don’t need any prior knowledge of social care to join. It will benefit:
Anyone new to social care or those with a basic understanding who want to learn more
Those considering working in social care who want to know more
Social care service users, informal unpaid carers, or those who want to find out how to support others in our care system
What topics will you cover?
What do social care workers do?
Who uses social care workers’ services?
The essential communication skills for social care workers
The practice of person-centred care
The principles underpinning safeguarding and professional boundaries
Career development opportunities in social care