Course Overview
Health and social care is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors, offering rewarding careers that make a real difference to people’s lives. The course is designed to help unemployed adults gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to move quickly into work.
This short, intensive programme provides a clear route into employment, combining sector-specific training with employability support and direct links to local employers. On successful completion, learners are guaranteed a job interview with one of Hull College’s partner employers, giving you a genuine opportunity to secure work.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a broad introduction to health and social care, exploring the roles, responsibilities, and values expected when working with children, adults, and vulnerable individuals. You’ll learn about professionalism, communication, safeguarding, and the importance of person-centred care, alongside practical topics such as moving and handling and the use of technology in care settings.
The programme is suitable for learners with little or no previous experience in the sector and is ideal if you’re looking to return to work, change career, or take your first step into health and social care. You’ll achieve a fully accredited Level 1 qualification, helping to strengthen your CV and demonstrate your commitment to the sector.
Alongside technical learning, the course includes a strong focus on employability. You’ll develop key workplace skills, understand employer expectations, and receive support with applications and interview preparation. The course content is aligned to real job roles and current workforce needs, ensuring you are well prepared for employment.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have increased confidence, practical knowledge, and a guaranteed interview, helping you move closer to a fulfilling career in health and social care.
Entry Requirements
Must be unemployed or a jobseeker claiming either Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications are required
Course Highlights
Course Units
? Sector Introduction
? Roles and Responsibilities
? Values and Principles
? Skills and Attributes in the Sector
? Moving and Handling
? Technology in Care
? Employability Skills
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
The course is delivered through a mix of tutor-led sessions, practical activities, group work, and employability workshops. Learning is focused on real-world scenarios to help you understand how the sector operates day to day. You’ll explore key topics including roles and responsibilities, values and principles, skills and attributes, moving and handling, technology in care, and employability skills. Sessions are interactive and supportive, with guidance from experienced tutors to help you build confidence and prepare for your guaranteed job interview.
Progression & Next Steps
Completing this SWAP can lead directly into employment roles such as care assistant, healthcare support worker, mental health support worker, or early years worker. You may also choose to progress onto further health and social care training or qualifications to continue developing your career in the sector.