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Enter one of the most in-demand sectors of care work and start your career as a support worker. We advertise a range of courses in care work such as youth work, counselling and anger management.

Find your next career move by taking support worker training, with a number of study methods on offer. If you prefer to work online, or are looking for a guaranteed job at the end of the course, Reed Courses has something for you.

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  • Get work ready - from Reed's Gateway to work careers programme

    Reed Learning
    Everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job
    • 464 students
    • Online
    • 1.8 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Welcome to Get work ready, a course that contains everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job. In this course we will guide you through how to search for jobs online , the different types of contracts and what they mean, as well as how to set up …
    Free
  • HR Management - CPD Accredited

    Reed Learning
    Instant access | CPD accredited provider | Delivered by HR experts | Human Resources certificate available
    • 910 students
    • Online
    • 5.3 hours · Self-paced
    • 8 CPD points
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Trying to decide if a career in HR management is right for you? New to Human Resources management but can’t get your head around the jargon? Curious about what really goes on behind the scenes at your company? Then this CPD accredited Human Resources course has you covered. Del …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Teacher. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University. Open to UK residents.
    • 3,937 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If being a teacher is your dream career, or you're looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Education) is a Level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a range of education related degrees. If you don't have the grades you need to apply for university …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of safeguarding and prevent
    • 1,357 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Functional Skills in Mathematics Level 2

    Tendean
    Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Skills Students learn online with the support of their tutor Flexible
    • 133 enquiries
    • Classroom
    • 3 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be able to travel to St Albans, Hertfordshire for the end test You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus This is a Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 The Pe …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of childhood experiences.
    • 574 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of specific learning difficulties
    • 795 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1

    Tendean
    Pearson Edexcel Students learn online with the support of their tutor Flexible
    • 82 enquiries
    • Classroom
    • 3 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Functional Skills qualification in Maths at Level 1 YOU MUST LIVE IN THE UK You must be able to travel to St Albans, Hertfordshire for the end test You must be over 19, live in a non devolved post code (we can check) & have lived in the UK 3 years plus This is a Functiona …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Information, Advice or Guidance

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of information, advice or guidance
    • 263 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Agile Project Management: Guide to Getting Started with Agility

    Christine Aykac
    Learn to adopt agile approaches to transform yourself, your team, and your project
    • 57 students
    • Online
    • 4.6 hours · Self-paced
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    Highly rated
    Learn to adopt an agile approach based on proactive principles and transform yourself, your team, and your organization Technical innovations at an unimaginable pace, ushering in a new era of blending personal and professional lives like never before. This rapid and unprecedented …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of team leading
    • 2,179 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand business administration
    • 2,618 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 155 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health in the Early Years

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about Mental Health in Early Years.
    • 2,670 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    The early years of childhood are critical for development. Learning the significance of attachment and adverse experiences during this time is important to understand children’s mental health. Children can be exposed to several traumatic experiences throughout their early years w …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of customer service
    • 2,921 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 180 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand challenging behaviours
    • 1,249 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 153 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Counselling Skills

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to help you enhance your counselling skills
    • 2,557 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Mental Health First Aid

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of mental health
    • 4,067 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Care and Management of Diabetes

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand care and management of diabetes
    • 227 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 150 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE? Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2023 Lived in the EU for the last 3 years You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least l …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Mental Health in the Early Years

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support to enhance your knowledge of young people's mental health
    • 1,054 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 130 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Understanding Autism

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support to enhance your knowledge and understanding of autism
    • 2,845 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 180 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand mental health
    • 585 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 153 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE? Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2023 Lived in the EU for the last 3 years You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least l …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles Of Dementia Care

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of dementia care further into level 3
    • 306 enquiries
    • Online
    • 15 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 184 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE? Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2023 Lived in the EU for the last 3 years You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least l …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support to help you understanding autism further into level 3
    • 432 enquiries
    • Online
    • 15 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 189 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE? Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2023 Lived in the EU for the last 3 years You do not hold a level 3 (or higher) qualification in any subject, or, if you do hold a qualification of at least l …
    Free
  • Gateway to Work - Kick start your journey from education to work

    Reed Learning
    The ultimate career guide for 16-18 year olds
    • 68 students
    • Online
    • 7.9 hours · Self-paced
    Great service
    Calling all students… If you want to know how to get into your dream job or career once you've finished school, college or university, this course is for you. Gateway to Work is a free digital careers programme that gives you all the tools you need to smoothly transition from edu …
    Free
  • Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery)

    Learning Curve Group
    Become a Midwife. Pay nothing for this course if you progress onto University. Open to UK residents.
    • 8,322 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 months · Part-time
    • Regulated qualification
    • Exam(s) included
    • Tutor support
    Great service
    If being a midwife has always been your dream job, or you’re looking to make a career change, the Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery) is a level 3 qualification designed to prepare you to study a degree in midwifery. If you don’t have the grades you need to apply for university, an …
    Free

FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of Support worker courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The Support worker courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a Support worker course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

If you're looking for Support worker courses, you might also be interested in Care, Youth work and Healthcare assistant. These courses can be taken to further enhance your understanding of the subject. By having a broader understanding of the subject can help you to improve your professional or personal development.

In addition to free Support worker courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online Support worker courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online Support worker courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online Support worker course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom Support worker course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company Support worker courses from a variety of learning providers.