Start your career in one of London’s most rewarding sectors with our free Skills Bootcamp in Social Care in partnership with Department for Education, Skills for Life and Mayor of London.

Designed for adults aged 19 and over, this short, practical course provides the essential skills, knowledge and confidence to begin working in health and social care.

You’ll benefit from expert training, employability support and a guaranteed job interview with a local employer on completion.

You will attend this course for 5 days a week over 3 weeks from 9am-5pm.

Next course begins: 24 November 2025

Study Mode Full Time
Suitable for Adult Full and Part Time
Duration 15 days

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Sector Overview

North London's Residential Healthcare Sector is a vital part of the broader UK care market, serving an ageing population with increasing demand for elderly care, dementia support and assisted living.
The region hosts a mix of independent providers, charitable trusts and large care groups offering services ranging from basic residential care to specialist nursing and dementia care.
London has around 1,242 care homes, which is roughly 9% of England’s total. North London employs around 60,000–70,000 people in residential care settings, including carers, nurses, support staff and administrators.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- You must be a London resident
- Aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025
- Be ready to gain employment in the Healthcare Sector.
- Have a reasonable level of English
What will I study?
This course consists of the knowledge required for the Care Certificate:
- Understand your role
- Your personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Work in a person-centred way
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and nutrition
- Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability
- Safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Written tasks
- Practical activity
- Work experience assessment
To complete the full care certificate you will need to be assessed once employed.
Enrichment
The course will include
- Mock interviews
- Employer information sessions
Work Experience

For some of the employers, a short work experience opportunity will be offered as part of the interview process. This will be voluntary.
Progression Opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Employment in the Residential Healthcare Sector
- Progress onto a full Level 2 qualification
Alumni

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 95% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.