Social Care Work Experience

Job sector: Social Care

Overview:

Social care is one of the most critical areas of the health and care sector, and the professionals within it make a significant difference in people’s lives every day by helping them manage their conditions and lives in various environments. How much do you know about social care and the careers available? We’re here to help and point you in the right direction!

What’s Included:

This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the different careers within social care and insight into the core aspects, areas, and responsibilities within this area of care. From looking at direct care roles to invaluable supporting careers, you’ll get a fantastic understanding of how social care works.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to Health and Social Care

Have you ever wondered what the health and social care sector is really like? It’s a system that is crucial for treating patients and saving lives on a daily basis, but we often don’t fully understand what it’s like! This module will help with that - from introducing you to social care to essential skills and values, you’ll gain an insight into what it’s like within the sector and how important health and social care really are!

Social Care Settings

This module will introduce you to the world of social care, giving you an insight into the various settings in which professionals work so that you can understand where your social care career journey can take you! As a presence throughout the community, social care can be seen in residential locations, nursing homes, community clinics, and beyond. If you’re interested in social care and how it impacts people in the wider community, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into where social care makes a difference!

Social Care Support Roles

There are so many different roles available within social care, especially in terms of supporting patients and people who need care. Taking a closer look at some of these essential social care support roles, this module will introduce you to the concept of social care support, covering a variety of different roles, including volunteer coordinators and social care prescribers.

Direct Care Roles

There are positions in social care that provide direct care to people. From looking at the scope of direct care roles to taking a closer look at roles such as activities workers, personal assistants, and shared lives carers, this module will show you how rewarding roles in social care really are.

Professional Roles

Even though social care isn’t typically seen in clinical settings, it doesn’t mean that healthcare professionals don’t play an essential part in social care. This module will take you through some professional roles that interact with social care the most. From looking at social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors and more, this module will provide you with an overview of the many different roles available!

Management Roles

Social care can operate differently from other areas of health and care, and management roles play a key role in organising how care is delivered. In this module, we’ll look at some of the core roles within management teams, such as specialist coordinators and team leaders, and provide you with insight into their roles and responsibilities!

The Art of Communication

An integral part of any healthcare career is interacting with patients and other healthcare professionals. Communication skills can’t be underestimated, and this module will shine a light on exactly why it’s so important! From looking at the surprising importance of non-verbal communication to how to deal with difficult conversations, this module will have your communication needs covered and improved in no time!

Employability Skills

This module highlights the importance of getting career-ready by improving your employability skills. From looking at how to ace interviews and craft your CV to the importance of teamwork and resilience, this module will give you the skills you need to reflect and improve on your own employability skills, making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in a potential future in a social care career.

Award: Certificate of completion
Hours of content: Over 8 hours
Programme dates: 15 March 2024 - 30 November 2024

Eligibility criteria

Regions: West Midlands, Staffordshire

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I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

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Can I apply to multiple programmes?

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Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

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I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

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When does the programme start?

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What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.