What does the qualification cover?

This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is spilt into two pathways:

•Social Care
•Learning, Development and Support Services

Suitable for…

Anyone who works or wants to work at a supervisory level in the children and young people’s workforce.

Job role on completion

• Supporting Teaching and Learning Workers – who visit families of pre-school children at home
• Foster Carers
• Children and Families Social Workers
• Registered Managers of Children’s Homes, plus Deputy and Assistant Managers
• Residential Childcare Workers
• Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service Advisers
• Youth Worker
• Community Care Officer
• Professional Assistant
• Family Centre Worker

Duration

12 months

Qualification Awarding Body 

This course is available on funding and for private learners.