Social Care courses in Ireland

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

This 4-year course prepares students work a rewarding career in social care, a profession characterised by working in partnership with people who experience marginalisation, or disadvantage, or who have special needs. Students will explore and analyse the development of current and future trends in social care in Ireland and how legislation in this area is…

Overview Whether your interest is in progressing towards a career in the field of social care or in working with those in a care setting, with mental or physical disability, the homeless, or those dealing with substance abuse issues, the BA in Applied Social Care is the degree for you. The Bachelor of Arts in…

Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice; ; ; ; Course Summary:; Ireland, among other countries, continues to face many social challenges, do you want to work to address and respond to these challenges? Are you interested in the future of our society and those who live within it? A career in social care practice…

Next intake: September 2021. Application Centre now open. Informal Interviews for Applicants:  26th May and 7th July, 2021 This 3-year Level 7 Degree programme is designed for people who want to attain the standards of proficiency for social care workers as defined by CORU and engage in value-based education to empower service users. The learner…

CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare If you love to work with children, there is no better and more effective course than the CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare. Once qualified, you can not only work in a childcare setting, but also have the opportunity…

This Training and Development Award is the nationally approved Level 6 QQI professional qualification for new and experienced trainers. The twelve week programme provides participants with the tools to identify training needs and design, plan, deliver and evaluate quality and engaging training. The course is aimed at qualified practitioners who wish to pursue a career as…

The Certificate in Autism, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour Supports is an accredited programme that focuses on how to effectively support staff who work with individuals on the autistic spectrum to: Lead the life they want to live, Support and reaffirm the people that are key in the person’s life The course also explores well being…

Everyone involved in the support of any person needs to recognise and appreciate the hugely important place held by families in the lives of people with ID, whether this is perceived as positive or negative these familial relationships need to be supported and nourished. Families are often the only constant in the lives of people…

This 14-week specialist course is the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland and aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

This course is designed for learners who have already completed year 1 of our Special Needs Assisting QQI component award course and now wish to get a Major QQI Level 5 award in Community Care. Communication (5N0690) Work Experience (5N1356) Care Pr Care Provision and Practice Special Needs Assisting Level 6  (QQI Component Award) Participant Criteria:…

Diploma in Special Education Needs (SEN) Overview Special Education Needs (SEN) refers to the children with learning disabilities or issues who find it hard to learn compared to the other children of the same age. Specially designed institutes and learning environments are made available for students with special education needs in order to help them…

How to Live Your Life After University Course Description: It can be difficult after university, particularly if you’re trying to enter the creative industry, and this Life After University – Getting into the Creative Industry course aims to guide learners through the decisions one might face when starting a career in creative design. This Life…

… motivated to study an undergraduate science or humanities degree in Ireland but do not have the English language competency or that their education system is not aligned with the Irish leaving certificate.

Person centred planning is now seen as a best practice approach in many human services. It allows an individual define their future for themselves and determine how/what services are needed to support this vision of a desirable future. This course is a practical one-day workshop covering the principles, values and process of person centred planning.…

This twelve-week, accredited course addresses the philosophy and values of person centredness. It explores the ways in which a person centred approach underpins positive behavioural support strategies that are capable of producing increased quality of life for service users. It has been developed by people with extensive front line experience and is very much practical…

Safeguarding and Protection – Level 3 Overview Abuse refers to the mistreatment of a person which leads to their emotional damage, injuries and even death. Though most adults tend to not accept that, adults get abused in different ways as well. Adults can face abuse in the form of sexual abuse, financial abuse, institutional abuse…

This programme is designed for holders of a level 7 Diploma/BA (Ord.) in Social Care Practice or an equivalent level 7 award who have at least one years post qualifying experience and who wish to progress to level 8, BA (Honours).

The Bachelor of Arts (Social Care) provides teaching of theoretical concepts applied to social care practice. It was developed in response to the continuing educational needs of social care workers in the context of the professionalisation of social care work and includes both theoretical and practice components. The BA Social Care reflects the depth and…

The overall aim of the training is to equip PIC’s with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in order to provide effective supervision and support to frontline staff members working in residential units in accordance with the formal policy and / or approaches on Supervision in place within the organisation, national and international best practice…

Learn new approaches in relation to creating, designing and progressing individualised services in Ireland today. This course provides new material based on international best practice and quality which influence how services are delivered within the wider non-profit/human services setting. Who Is This Course For? This workshop is a must for key decision makers and Social…

This programme of study has been developed for the experienced manager who currently holds a senior post within the organisation or foresees holding such a post in the future. This manager is interested in further developing their existing professional competencies in order to progress the work of the organisation within the human services sector and…