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Enter one of the most in-demand sectors of care work and start your career as a support worker. We advertise a range of courses in care work such as youth work, counselling and anger management.

Find your next career move by taking support worker training, with a number of study methods on offer. If you prefer to work online, or are looking for a guaranteed job at the end of the course, Reed Courses has something for you.

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Start your career in Social Care.
    • 39,004 enquiries
    • Online
    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    As the need for adult social care continues to rise, it's important that care workers have up-to-date support and guidance that allows them to provide the best care possible for the people they work with. If you'd like to work in adult social care, this fully online course will h …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Understand Childhood Experiences
    • 5,013 enquiries
    • Online
    • 3 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Adverse circumstances can have a negative impact on anyone's life, but children and young people are particularly vulnerable. They might face difficult circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents, domestic violence, or national and international disasters. These types o …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about Behaviour that Challenges
    • 9,670 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    There are lots of reasons why someone’s behaviour might be challenging – anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities, dementia, to mention just a few. If you want to gain a better understanding of challenging behaviour and how to support individuals who display it, this online …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Business Administration Skills
    • 32,580 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    The level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration gives you the knowledge to work in a range of different environments in a business admin role. Whether you would like to brush up on your skills or pick up some new ones, this course will give you the knowledge you …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about Cancer Support
    • 3,105 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For many people, diagnosis can be a daunting and overwhelming time. It's important that people can access the right levels of care and services when they need it most. As cancer treatments are improved and more pe …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for Children and Young people
    • 69,395 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    We all know how important it is for children and young people to be safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, some children are at risk of abuse and exploitation. If you’re involved in caring for children and you want to help those affected by these issues, our level 2 certificate …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and support. Understand Young People's Mental Health.
    • 13,500 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
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    Around 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems, so it’s important that people working with them have a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Counselling Skills
    • 64,232 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
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    Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations. If you're interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Understand Dementia Care
    • 5,453 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Dementia is one of the main causes of disability in later life, and cases are rising – by 2051, it’s expected that two million people in the UK will have dementia. If you work with people with dementia, it’s important that you understand the condition and know how to provide the …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Benefit the people you care for
    • 5,825 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    If you work in health and social care, you need to understand the fundamentals of safeguarding in order to protect the health, well-being and human rights of the people you care for. Our level 2 certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Online course with study materials and tutor support. Certificates are issued upon successful completion.
    • 1,003 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
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    Britain has an ageing population - the number of people aged over 64 is expected to grow to 15 million by 2040. This means more people will live with serious chronic illnesses and need end of life care. Our level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care will give you the k …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Keeping people you care for safe
    • 1,981 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Falls represent the most frequent and serious type of accident in people aged 65 and over, with 10,000 falls happening each day. Falls often have both a physical and mental impact, as they can result in lack of confidence, isolation, fractures and broken bones.
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Support Mental Health
    • 6,056 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Around 450 million people worldwide suffer from a mental health problem. You can help tackle this challenge by increasing your knowledge with our level 2 certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems. This fully online course will help you gain new knowledge and skills for y …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for peoples mental health
    • 34,670 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Personal Care Skills
    • 3,601 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Britain has an increasingly ageing population, and the number of adults needing around-the-clock care is on the rise. As well as the need for medical care, there is also a need for high levels of personal care to allow those who need support to live as comfortably as possible. Th …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Help Safeguard individuals
    • 8,254 enquiries
    • Online
    • 9 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    In 2019, a total of 5,738 individuals were referred to the Prevent programme, with the education sector accounting for 33% of this number. Anyone wanting to work in local authorities, schools, colleges, uniformed services or health and social care needs to be aware of safeguardin …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Technology Enabled Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about Technology in Care
    • 959 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no different. Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is playing an increasing role in health and social care, with over 1.7 million vulnerable people relying on TEC to support independence in their o …
    Free

  • Level 2 Understanding Tenant Support in Social Housing

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Tenant Support Skills
    • 2,270 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    Over 4 million people in the UK live in social housing. It’s important that anyone working in this sector is equipped with the key skills to make a real difference to the lives of tenants and the communities they live in. This fully online course in Understanding Tenant Support …
    Free

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn to care for autistic people.
    • 10,866 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. If you work with people with autism, or if someone you know is autistic, this course is a great way to increase your knowledge about the condition. You will learn about autism and how it can affect …
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  • Your future career starts here: Becoming an NHS healthcare support worker (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    BY ANGUS MYLNE | MAR 19, 2021
    • 30,581 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
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    Whether you are currently in work but want to do something more fulfilling, or are without work and searching for your next opportunity, the NHS could be for you. This webinar outlines an opportunity that is open to anyone interested, and does not require any prior experienc …
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  • How to find a job during uncertain times when you’re unemployed (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    Discover what free government support is available to help you find a job
    • 3,474 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
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    Would you like to discover what help and support is available to help you find a job again on Government funded programmes? You can obtain free, one-to-one job search support, as well as CV writing tips to improve your interview technique. In this webinar, we’ll go through …
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  • How to work out which (graduate) jobs suit you best (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    BY ANGUS MYLNE | JAN 15, 2021
    • 1,403 students
    • Online
    • 1 hour · Self-paced
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    Are you a graduate looking for a graduate scheme? Listen to our webinar to watch a live coaching session of graduates, and pick up tips and tricks to applying. Keep Britain Working and Graduate Coach come together to discuss ideas and talk through the main challenges that fac …
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  • New job? New sector… Identify transferable skills for tomorrow’s job (Free Webinar)

    Keep Britain Working
    • 3,451 students
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    • 1 hour · Self-paced
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    In this webinar, run in partnership with the Keep Britain Working campaign, we’ll outline the most common skills that employers across many industries look out for. Then, we’ll advise on how you can promote your transferability to the person considering your application to maxi …
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  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about domestic abuse.
    • 3,556 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
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    The annual Crime Survey estimates that almost 2.5 Million adults experience domestic abuse each year. In addition, one in five children witness or experience domestic abuse in their childhood. Although it is often an under reported crime, with most cases of domestic abuse kept hi …
    Free
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Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Support worker courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Support worker courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Support worker course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Support worker courses, you might also be interested in Care, Youth work and Dementia training. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Support worker courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Support worker courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online Support worker courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online Support worker course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom Support worker course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company Support worker courses from a variety of learning providers.
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