April 15, 2024

Free Health and Social Care Courses in West Midlands
 
Our partner,
Realise, a leading training provider within the West Midlands, are delivering care qualifications free of charge. The programmes are fully funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority and delivered by Realise. They include:
 
Adult Care Bridging Programme Level 2
The 4-week course aims to address barriers experienced by learners to accessing level 3 qualifications.


Adult Care Worker Diploma Level 2
Over 6 months, employees develop a range of essential skills so that they’re skilled and able to make a positive difference to the lives of the adults in their care.


Lead Adult Care Worker Diploma Level 3 
The ideal 8-month programme for support workers who are ready for the next stage of their career.


Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 3
A 12-week programme which develops employee’s knowledge and understanding of autism and how to best support those with it.



Eligibility
To be eligible for the courses, candidates must: 
• Be aged 19 or over 
• Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years 
• Have the right to live and work in the UK 
• Live at an eligible postcode
 
In addition, Realise deliver apprenticeships at levels 2-5 and have the highest completion rate of any large provider, based on government data from 2022-2023.
 
Want to find out more? Contact Jennie Hawkings whilst funding is available.
Email:
jennie.hawkings@realisetraining.com 
Call: 07908 801 002




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