Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing. With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care in England, care workers need up-to-date support and guidance in order to provide adequate person-centred care.

This qualification is ideal for those who wish to work or are new to the Health and Social Care sector. It is aimed at a more in depth understanding in working in health and social care and introduces some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.

Our units cover the areas of communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches.

COURSE CONTENT

• Gain appreciation of what to expect in the sector
• Learn about person-centred care and safe working practices
• Understand duty of care and safeguarding
• Improve your understanding of equality and diversity, safeguarding and protection

ELIGIBILITY

• 19+ (born before 01/09/1997)
• Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
• Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
• Lives in England
• British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
• Able to supply ID at induction
• Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen

Benefits

• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification

• Evidence your competency to employers

• Learn how to handle hazardous substances and medication

• Further your personal and professional development

• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college

What You Will Learn

• Principles of Communication
• Principles of Personal Development
• Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Principles of Safeguarding and Protection
• Introduction to Duty of Care
• Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
• Understand Person-Centred Approaches
• Understand Health and Safety
• Understand How to Handle Information

COURSE FEES

Fully Funded

COURSE DELIVERY

Online

COURSE DURATION

9 Weeks

AWARDING BODY

NCFE CACHE