Sessions on this course include:

• Support the development of children and young people to achieve their learning potential

• Safeguarding and protection of children and young people in residential childcare

• Supporting children and young people who have experienced harm and abuse

• Support effective communication and information handling in residential childcare

• Support positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare

• Support positive relationships and attachments for children and young people in residential childcare

• Support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare

• Support group living in residential childcare

• Support and promote shared risk management with children and young people in residential childcare

• Support children and young people in residential childcare to manage their health

• Assessment and planning with children and young people in residential childcare

• Support and promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare

• Support working in teams to benefit children and young people in residential childcare

• Professional development in residential childcare

• The care system and its impact on children and young people

• Residential childcare for children and young people with complex disabilities or conditions

• Working with the families of children and young people in residential childcare

Throughout the course you will benefit from delivery from trainers who have worked in the industry and so can give you an insight into their experiences. You will also have the opportunity for a question and answer session with current staff members employed in the residential sector. They will be able to give you a ‘real time’ insight into the industry, its challenges, and how they have adapted to overcome these.

Upon completion of this course, learners are able to progress into job roles within the Residential Childcare sector. With experience, learners may take on more responsibility as a senior support worker or manager, or train as a social worker.

ELIGIBILITY

• You’re over 19 and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or higher

• You have not already been funded for a course using Free Courses for Jobs offer, except for 1 short course via the offer. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for the offer, all courses are available to be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan.

• You have a full Level 3 qualification, and you earn below the annual National Living Wage

• You have a full Level 3 qualification, you’re unemployed and in receipt of benefits

Please note: this criteria is only applicable to courses for the current academic year starting on or before 31/7/2024

Other entry requirements include:

• A satisfactory DBS check

• An enthusiasm for with children/young people with additional needs

• A commitment to study (attendance, punctuality & behaviour)

• Being able to work independently

This course costs £2882.00, including exam fees.

You may be eligible for free study if you are 23 or under and this is your first full Level 2 or 3 course. Alternatively, if you are unemployed, receiving an eligible benefit, and taking the course to help you find employment.

You may also be entitled to additional financial support including course materials, uniforms, and childcare expenses depending upon your individual circumstances. Read more about Financial Support for adults.

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: B36023-A2A