United Living in partnership with Learning Curve Group are offering free access to training and development for Lewisham Homes residents, which can help personal development and career opportunities.
The nationally recognised Level 2 qualifications are available online and can help you develop your knowledge and skills, increasing your employment opportunities and developing confidence
The programmes allow you to:
- Achieve a national recognised qualification
- Access to high-quality learning materials and support from an experience tutor/assessor
- Progress your skills to the next level
- Improve your knowledge of the industry to a high standard
- Fully funded – meaning no cost –
Available courses:
Behaviour that Challenges: 6 – 8 weeks
Business and Administration: 6 – 8 weeks
Business Start-Up: 6 – 8 weeks
Care Planning: 6 – 8 weeks
Caring for children and young people: 8 – 10 weeks
Children and Young People’s Mental Health: 6 – 8 weeks
Cleaning Principles: 12 weeks
Common Childhood Illnesses: 6 – 8 weeks
Care and Management of Diabetes: 6 – 8 weeks
Common Health Conditions: 6 – 8 weeks
Customer Service: 6 – 8 weeks
Customer Service for Health & Social Care Setting: 8 – 10 weeks
Data Protection and Security: 6 – 8 weeks
Dementia Care: 6 – 8 weeks
Dignity and Safeguarding: 6 – 8 weeks
Equality and Diversity: 6 weeks
Falls Prevention Awareness: 6 – 8 weeks
Infection Control: 6 – 8 weeks
Information, Advice or Guidance: 6 – 8 weeks
Lean Organisation Management Techniques: 9 weeks
Learning Disabilities: 6 – 8 weeks
Mental Health Awareness 6 – 8 weeks
Nutrition and Health: 6 – 8 weeks
Principles of End of Life Care: 6 – 8 weeks
Retail Operations: 8 – 10 weeks
Safeguarding and Prevent: 9 weeks
Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care: 6 – 8 weeks
Specific Learning Difficulties: 6 – 8 weeks
Team Leading: 6 – 8 weeks
Understanding Autism: 6 – 8 weeks
Workplace Violence and Harassment: 6 – 8 weeks
Warehousing and Storage: 8 – 10 weeks
For more information and to register, email sv@unitedliving.co.uk with your full name and the course you would like to register for.
University of Sheffield are also offering a free, accredited course on supporting victims of domestic violence. Find out more here.
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