Student training to qualify to work in health and social care

Start a rewarding and secure career in the rapidly-growing care sector. Gaining a qualification in health and social care can provide you with excellent job prospects, flexible working options and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s everyday lives. Greenwich Learns provides courses in Royal Greenwich, London, that can launch you into one of the UK’s most in-demand sectors. Our range of courses changes, so please check regularly for new opportunities.

Starting a career in health and social care

Gaining an accredited qualification will show your commitment to professional standards and prepare you to work in a range of care settings including nursing homes, retirement homes, and domestic homes. You will be ready to start a stable and meaningful career.

Our courses cover key skills:

  • Understanding different roles
  • Using equipment safely
  • Mastering professional communication
  • Health and safety
  • Infection control
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Supporting people with compassion

Course funding and training locations

Most of our courses are fully funded for Royal Greenwich residents. You can check your eligibility when you book with one of our selected training partners. Most courses are taught in person with some online options available – you can discuss any specific needs you have when you contact a training partner.

Courses for Health and Social Care

Find and book a course

We work with a number of training partners who deliver our courses. Browse the list below and follow the links for the courses that interest you. Each link will take you to the training partner’s website where you can:

  • check your eligibility for full funding – most courses are fully funded if you live in Royal Greenwich, London
  • see available dates, times and locations for each course
  • book a course

Need support? Contact us if you need help accessing information or booking a course.

Global Solution Services

Our courses cover skills such as job search, CV writing, interview practice, mastering digital recruitment processes, and maximising AI tools. Our sector-focused courses develop customer service skills, or help apply for jobs in the civil/public sector, or start a career in health and social care.

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UCRA

Our courses can help you start a career within health and social care, childcare and early years, and teaching. Courses culminate in qualifications with progression possibilities. Roles within these sectors are in high demand, and we provide opportunities for a placement or job interview.

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