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Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Start your career in Social Care.


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Price
Free
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If you are 19 years old or older living in England, the course will be free to you as it is funded...

Study method
Online
Duration
9 weeks · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

As the need for adult social care continues to rise, it's important that care workers have up-to-date support and guidance that allows them to provide the best care possible for the people they work with.

If you'd like to work in adult social care, this fully online course will help you gain an appreciation of what it's like to work in the sector.

You will learn about person-centred care and safe working practices, as well as the importance of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and duty of care.

Qualification

Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

Description

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.

COURSE CONTENT

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

Who is this course for?

This Level 2 course in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care could prove useful to those looking to follow a career path in Health and Social Care. This could evolve into professions like;

  • Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000)
  • Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000)
  • Nurse (£25,654 to £31,533)

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY

To enrol you need your National Insurance number, a form of ID, employment documents and details of your previous qualifications.

You must:

  • Currently live in England
  • Have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • Be over the age of 19
  • Not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and fail to complete or withdraw early from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs. We may be able to offer extensions if you are unable to meet the set submission deadline. Please read the declaration on the enrolment form carefully before signing up.

Career path

This course is for anyone who wants to start a career in adult social care.

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