Do you want a career in Adult Social Care? Do you have the care, compassion and empathy needed to assist adults in an often vulnerable time? This course is your perfect starting point.
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.
Throughout the course, you’ll delve into vital topics such as maintaining health and safety standards, effective communication strategies, respecting consent and handling critical situations with confidence.
By successfully completing this course, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification in adult social care, and be able to demonstrate your expertise and commitment in ensuring that vulnerable adults receive the care they deserve.
Course Content (Units):
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
Our courses are accredited by leading awarding bodies. We ensure you receive the most up-to-date knowledge that can be applied in the real world and help you secure your dream job or promotion.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or progress a career in Adult Social Care.
This course is funded through the College’s Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.
Assessment & Progression
Continued on line assessment throughout the course. You will be expected to complete and submit units on a regular basis.
Course Fees
FREEThese courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay £100 to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible
Terms & Conditions
These courses are currently being subsidised by the college and are, therefore, free of charge at present UNLESS you fail to complete them, in this case you will be liable to pay £100 to cover the cost of materials. We accept that sometimes there are exceptional circumstances where it simply isn’t possible for you to complete your course. We will work with you to find an appropriate solution to avoid withdrawal wherever possible
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