Care Worker Course

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Posted 21 April 2026

LOCATION

South Yorkshire

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SALARY

£26,000 / year

SKILLS

Safeguarding Person-centred care Wellbeing Lone working Health and social care Emergency First Aid

FULL DESCRIPTION

Take your next step towards a rewarding career in care with a funded care worker course South Yorkshire residents can access through local authority support. If you live in South Yorkshire, you can access a funded care worker course supported by your local authority. This is your chance to gain the skills employers are looking for, without the cost. You will build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills that care employers across South Yorkshire value. No qualifications are needed to get started. When you finish, you will also gain an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, recognised by employers and valid for three years.

Key Benefits:

A funded care worker course that helps you start a new career, if you are eligible.
You will learn about safeguarding, person-centred care, wellbeing, lone working, and other essential topics.
You will have a dedicated Success Coach and Employment Coach supporting you from day one.
When you complete the course, you will be offered a guaranteed interview with a local health or social care employer.
Free Emergency First Aid at Work qualification included on completion, qualifying you as a workplace first aider with a Level 3 accredited certificate valid for three years.

Key Details

Delivery Method:

Online via live Zoom sessions and 24/7 Moodle platform.

Included on completion:

Free Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 accredited, 3-year validity).

No prior qualifications required.

Get started without any prior experience or qualifications.

Funded by

Ready for a Career That Makes a Difference in South Yorkshire?

Health and social care offer stable, meaningful work across South Yorkshire. Employers are looking for skilled care workers in the NHS, residential care, community support, and schools. With this funded care worker course, South Yorkshire residents can join. You will gain the skills and confidence to step into a role that matters, with starting salaries usually between £22,000 and £26,000.

Available Across South Yorkshire

If you live in South Yorkshire, you can join this online care worker course from anywhere in the region. All learning is online, so you can study around your commitments and fit your training into your life.

What you will learn on this Care Worker course

You will gain practical skills and a strong understanding of health and social care. The course covers all the key areas you need for a care worker role.

Modules

Roles and Responsibilities in Care

You will learn what is expected of a care worker, from daily tasks to the standards that make care high-quality. You will explore different care roles and settings, understand how to support people with dignity, and see how to put person-centred care into practice. You will also start planning your own career progression in health and social care.

Recruitment, Supervision, and Team Development

You will learn how to support recruitment and supervision in a care team. The course covers coaching and mentoring, so you can help others grow and improve services. You will also learn how to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and how to handle ethical challenges in your work.

Safeguarding, Safety, and Risk

You will learn how to keep people safe, recognise signs of abuse, and understand your responsibilities in safeguarding. The course also covers health and safety at work, including risk assessment, infection control, safe moving and handling, and using protective equipment correctly.

Promoting Wellbeing

You will look at wellbeing from every angle, including physical, emotional, mental, and social health. You will learn practical ways to improve the quality of life for people in your care. The course also covers mental health, nutrition, medication, and end-of-life care, so you feel confident supporting people at every stage.

Supporting Individuals in the Community

You will learn how to help people access the support and services they need to live independently. The course shows you how to identify the right help, remove barriers, and communicate clearly. You will also cover confidentiality, data handling, and get an introduction to conditions like dementia, learning disabilities, SEND, and diabetes.

Lone Working and Personal Safety

You will learn how to stay safe and manage risks when working alone in care. The course also helps you understand challenging behaviour, so you can respond with skill and compassion.

Why Choose Our Care Worker Course in South Yorkshire?

There are more opportunities than ever in South Yorkshire’s health and care sector. Whether you are looking for care worker training in Doncaster, a health and social care course in Sheffield, a care assistant course in Barnsley, or a social care course in Rotherham, this funded programme gives you the knowledge employers want, and you can study flexibly around your life.On completion, every learner receives a free Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, qualifying you as a workplace first aider. This Level 3-accredited certificate is valid for 3 years and is a requirement many care employers look for from day one.

What Our Learners Say

Assessment and Technology

All learning is delivered via live online Zoom sessions and supported by our 24/7 learning platform, where you can revisit materials at any time. There are no written exams.

How You Will Be Assessed

You will show what you have learned through practical tasks and real examples from your training.
You will check your progress regularly with short tasks and practical questions, so you know you are on track.

Career Progression in South Yorkshire

Entry-level roles (starting salary: £22,000 to £26,000):

Care Assistant
Healthcare Support Worker
Community Support Worker
SEN Teaching Assistant

Mid-level roles (2 to 5 years’ experience, typical salary: £26,000 to £32,000):

Senior Care Worker
Team Leader
Community Care Coordinator

Senior roles (5 or more years’ experience, typical salary: £32,000 to £40,000+):

Care Manager
Registered Manager
Social Care Service Manager

Your Partners in Success, From Day One to Your New Career.

We are here to help you build your career in health and social care. From the day you enrol, you will have support every step of the way.

Our Support Includes:

You will have your own Success Coach to guide you through your studies.
You can access all your course resources online, whenever you need them.
Our Employment Coaches will help you with your CV and interview skills, so you feel ready to apply for jobs.
When you complete the course, you will be offered a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

We are committed to inclusive learning. We provide a range of accessibility and learning support options; please contact us to discuss your individual needs.

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Success Coaches and Learner Support team

Is This Funded Care Worker Course Right for You?

If you are looking for care worker jobs in South Yorkshire with no experience, this funded care worker course is the ideal starting point. If you are eligible and live in South Yorkshire, it is available to you now.

To Join, You Must

Live in South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, or Rotherham).
Be aged 19 or over (no upper age limit).
Have the right to work and study in the UK.
Commit to the full programme.

Plus Meet One of These Criteria:

Be unemployed and receiving benefits.
Be economically inactive (for example, due to caring responsibilities or health reasons).
Be employed and earning below £24,570 gross per year.