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Price
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£19 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 05 March 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Across the UK, over 12 million people are aged 65 or above, and by 2030, this number is expected to rise even further. Studies suggest that around 1.4 million older adults suffer from chronic loneliness, highlighting the urgent need for emotional connection and meaningful support. The demand for elderly befrienders has never been greater. The role of an Elderly Befriender is becoming increasingly recognised as vital to the health, wellbeing, and happiness of older generations.

Understanding elderly befriending requires knowledge of communication techniques, health awareness, and emotional support strategies. This comprehensive Elderly Befriender programme equips you with essential theoretical foundations to support older adults effectively. You'll explore cultural sensitivity, safety protocols, and engagement methods that foster genuine relationships with elderly individuals.

Whether you're entering the care sector or enhancing your current role, this Elderly Befriender - CPD certified course provides structured knowledge across eight modules. From mastering effective communication to understanding technology's role in elderly care, you'll develop a thorough understanding of befriending principles. The Elderly Befriender course covers wellbeing support, activity planning, and security considerations, preparing you to make a positive difference in the lives of older adults across various care settings and community programmes.

Why Prefer Our Elderly Befriender - CPD Certified Course?

  • Earn CPD-Accredited Certificates – After Completion!
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  • 24/7 Expert Tutor Support – Help When You Need It
  • Budget-Friendly – High Quality, Low Cost
  • Learn at Your Own Pace – Anytime, Anywhere
  • Lifetime Access– Revisit the Course Anytime, Forever

This Elderly Befriender course will help you to learn:

  • Understand the principles and importance of elderly befriending.
  • Develop effective communication strategies to support older individuals.
  • Explore health and wellbeing considerations for elderly care.
  • Provide social and emotional support with sensitivity and respect.
  • Recognise the safety, security, and safeguarding needs of the elderly.
  • Apply cultural awareness in planning activities and engagement.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

9
sections
11
lectures
2h 35m
total

Course media

Description

This Elderly Befriender Course has several modules; each module is easy to understand and delivers to-the-point content. If you need any help with any module or have any questions while studying the course, your designated tutor will provide you with continuous assistance so that you can complete each lesson in the Elderly Befriender Course successfully and swiftly.

Elderly Befriender Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Elderly Befriending
  • Module 02: Effective Communication
  • Module 03: Health and Wellbeing
  • Module 04: Social and Emotional Support
  • Module 05: Safety and Security
  • Module 06: Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
  • Module 07: Activity Planning and Engagement
  • Module 08: Technology and The Elderly

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate

After completing the Elderly Befriender Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99.

Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate

  • You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99.

Shipping Charges:

  • Inside the UK: £3.99
  • International: £10.99

Who is this course for?

This Elderly Befriender course is ideal for:

  • Individuals seeking to support and connect with elderly community members.
  • Social care workers aim to enhance their knowledge of elderly care.
  • Community volunteers are interested in elderly befriending programs.
  • Those pursuing careers in elderly social care services.
  • Family members want to better support elderly relatives.

Please be informed that this Elderly Befriender Course doesn't provide any formal qualification. To get qualified, you have to join programs such as -

  • Level 2 Certificate in Caring for the Elderly (RQF)

Requirements

Therefore, you don’t need any educational qualifications or experience to enroll in this Elderly Befriender Course.

Career path

This Elderly Befriender course opens doors to various adult safeguarding-related careers. Here are a few options:

  • Social Care Assistant - £20K to £28K/year.
  • Elderly Support Worker - £21K to £32K/year.
  • Senior Care Support Worker - £23K to £34K/year.
  • Community Outreach Coordinator - £25K to £38K/year.
  • Befriending Service Coordinator - £24K to £35K/year.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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