Adult social care and counselling

Build the knowledge you need to work in care, mental health support or counselling. Start at level 1 and progress to a level 3 diploma, with English and maths available alongside.

Employment pathway
8 qualifications
Funding available

Qualifications on this pathway

You do not have to take all of these. We will help you build the right combination for where you are now and where you want to get to.

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Level 1 Certificate

Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings

The first step into care. No experience needed, no placement required, and it opens the door to level 2 across health, social care and early years.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Supported by Skills for Care. Everything you need to know before starting in adult care, with no placement required.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Learn to use counselling skills properly, in any role where you listen to people. The first step on the counselling route.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

Six units covering communication, sensory processing, positive behaviour support and person-centred practice with autistic people.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Thirteen units covering stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD and PTSD.

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Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Workplace focused. How to support a colleague experiencing mental ill health, and how to build a workplace that does not make things worse.

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Entry 1 to level 2

Functional Skills English

Entry 1 through to level 2. Reading, writing, and speaking and listening, assessed separately so you can build up at your own pace.

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Entry 1 to level 2

Functional Skills Mathematics

Entry 1 through to level 2. Practical maths for work and everyday life, with 75 per cent of the assessment based on solving real problems.

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Not sure where to start?

Tell us where you are now and what you want to do. We will map out a route and tell you honestly what it involves.

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01287 280800 | adultlearning@atomix.ac.uk