CT Skills

Social Care

Build caring skills, change lives. Study from anywhere. Make a difference everywhere.

 

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Step Into Social Care with Confidence

Ready to make a real difference, gain essential care skills, or take the next step in your career? Our flexible, fully online NCFE CACHE-accredited Social Care courses give you the knowledge and confidence to support others, enhance your CV, and open doors to rewarding roles in social care.

As demand for compassionate, skilled professionals continues to grow, social care expertise is more valuable than ever. Whether you’re starting your career, looking to upskill, or an employer investing in your team, our courses fit around busy lives and deliver practical, meaningful impact.

Learners - By committing 5–10 hours per week, you’ll boost your CV, grow in confidence, and increase your chances of finding job opportunities or even an apprenticeship. Level 2 courses typically last up to 10 weeks, while Level 3 courses take 15–25 weeks, all leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

Employers - Support your team with low-cost, high-impact training. These courses not only enhance skills like dementia awareness or safeguarding, but also boost morale, improve care standards, and support staff development, all tailored for busy professionals.

 

Ready to take the next step?

Browse our courses below and find your perfect fit.

Why Learn with CT Skills?

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Flexible Online Learning

Study anywhere, anytime, and fit learning around your lifestyle.

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Maximise Learning

Employers can improve retention, morale, and CPD outcomes.

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80% Achievement Rate

Achieve a nationally recognised NCFE qualification.

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Dedicated Tutor Support

Expert guidance every step of the way.

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Achieve in as Little as 10-25 Weeks

By committing 5–10 hours per week.

TESTIMONIALS

It has given me a wider appreciation of counselling and given me the knowledge needed in counselling which will help me in my future goal of joining the police.

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Helpful to have a better understanding of learning difficulties to increase my knowledge and inform my work.

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Safeguarding knowledge has increased. The staff members are more aware now!

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Refreshed and updated my knowledge on understanding behaviour that challenges; it’s had a positive impact at work.

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I am caring for an elderly family member that has the start of dementia and it's helped me understand the changes in him and the reasoning why.

Adult Skills Fund

Many of our learners can access courses for free through government funding. Use our postcode checker to confirm availability in your area.

 

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Eligibility Criteria:

  • Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/24
  • Living in England
  • Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years
  • Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: Not all areas of England are funded via online enrolment. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.

The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below. 

 

Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.

 

Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15-25 weeks.

You will need to commit 5-10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.

Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.

Once you’ve signed up, we’ll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You’ll get an automatic email to let you know it’s ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They’ll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.

Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the adult skills fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page. 

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Need help? Speak to our friendly customer service team on 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form here.