Online Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care qualification is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of, the adult social care sector. The course will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of adult social care workers, the diverse needs of the people using the services, and other important factors such as abuse and safeguarding.
HCUC Apprenticeships and Skills has to give priority to applicants who are in receipt of the four main benefits: Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit, Income Support. Training is free for people with Right to Work in the UK, proof of ID, learners or their spouses must have been a resident in UK/EU for the last 3 years. To be eligible whilst working, those living inside the Greater London Area need to earn less than £21,547.50
To access this course you will need:
*Free, subject to meeting entry requirements
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 2 Certificate
10 weeks (1 half day per week)
9.30am – 12.30pm
Hayes Campus, classroom only
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Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care qualification is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of, the adult social care sector. The course will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of adult social care workers, the diverse needs of the people using the services, and other important factors such as abuse and safeguarding.
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Establish a long-standing career pathway within the business sector
• This course is delivered via distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where you study
• Study will enhance both your personal skills and professional development
• Personal tutors are assigned to you to ensure you have the support needed to succeed.
In this unit you will look at the importance of communication in adult social care settings, as well as confidentiality in these settings.
You will learn how to reduce barriers to communication and how to meet the communication needs, wishes and preferences of
individuals you care for.
You will explore the requirements for good practice in adult social care roles and will look at how a personal development plan can
contribute positively to an individual’s learning and development. This unit also covers the learning activities that can be used to
develop an individual’s knowledge and skills.
This unit enables you to understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in an adult social care setting. You will also
learn how to work in an inclusive way and how to access information, advice and support about the key aspects of diversity, inclusion
and discrimination.
You will learn how to identify signs of abuse, respond to suspected or alleged abuse, reduce the likelihood of abuse, and recognise
and report unsafe practices. This unit will also cover the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse.
In this unit you will look at the implications of duty of care, and the support that is available for addressing dilemmas that may arise
in relation to duty of care. You will learn how to respond to complaints and how to work in line with agreed procedure for handling
complaints.
This unit explores the different types of working relationships in social care settings and how important it is to work in partnership
with others. You will also consider the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer to ensure you are following
workplace policy and procedures.
In this unit you will look at different person-centred approaches for care and support in adult social care settings, how to implement
person-centred approaches, the importance of consent when providing care or support for an individual and how to support
individuals to make the right choices. You will also learn how to encourage active participation and how to promote an individual’s
well-being.
This unit explores the key aspects of health and safety in social care settings and covers the different roles and responsibilities for
health and safety. You will learn about risk assessments, the procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness, methods
for reducing the spread of infection, techniques for moving and handling equipment and the principles of moving an individual
safely. You will also look at hazardous substances, environmental safety procedures, stress management, the safe handling of
medication and how to handle and store food safely in an adult social care setting.
Within this unit, you will look at the need for secure handling of information in social care settings and the different ways of
accessing support for handling information in social care settings.