Your first step towards a career caring for and supporting people. If you want to work in a hospital, a care home or the community, this is where it starts. You'll learn how people grow and develop, how to communicate and support others, and how to keep people safe, all with support to build your confidence and a clear route to Level 2.
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This course is a real introduction to supporting and caring for people. You’ll learn how people grow and develop, how to communicate well, and how to give person-centred support that puts the individual first. You’ll cover the things that matter most in care: safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and awareness of dementia and disability.
It builds the caring, patient qualities every good care worker needs, and gives you a genuine feel for the job. Alongside it, you’ll keep developing your Maths and English. By the end of the year you’ll be ready to step up to Level 2 Health and Social Care, or into an entry-level care role.
Written assignments, research projects, and case studies that let you explore topics in depth.
Build a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and achievements throughout the course.
Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly, the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.
Care escorts accompany and transport adults and children between their places of residence and other destinations and act as chaperones for under 16s engaged in theatrical, television and film productions.
Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.
Social workers provide information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis; they protect the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.
You'll learn in our modern Health Care Suite using real healthcare equipment, supported by tutors with real clinical and care backgrounds.
The Health Care Suite
A modern training suite with real healthcare equipment, so you learn hands-on.
Tutors From Care and Clinical Backgrounds
Learn from tutors who've worked in care and clinical settings themselves.
Skills Academy Extras
Extra qualifications in First Aid, infection control and mental health awareness.
Student Voice
Doncaster College has been an amazing experience. I’ve learnt teamwork, problem solving, and gained real experience through work placements. The tutors and students are great, and it’s helped me get ready to study paramedic science at university.
College is a big change. Our wellbeing team is here for every student — whether they need someone to talk to, help managing stress, or ongoing support. No referral needed.
Wellbeing supportIf your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
About student supportThese qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for — locally and nationally.
See career optionsLevel
Level 1
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
NCFE
Entry
GCSE Maths or English at Grade 1+, plus one other GCSE
Assessment
Coursework + Portfolio
Age
16+
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