Health and Social Care - Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

This course is for those who are interested in making a meaningful contribution to the well-being of vulnerable adults in our society and is designed specifically for individuals seeking to prepare themselves for a rewarding career in adult social care.

This course is free and fully online course, consists of 9 units, and will provide the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in adult social care. This course delves into crucial topics such as maintaining health and safety standards, effective communication strategies, respecting consent, and handling critical situations with confidence.

Successfully completing this course will provide a Level 2 qualification in adult social care, demonstrating expertise and commitment to ensuring that vulnerable adults receive the care they deserve.

• Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
• Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings
• Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
• Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
• Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
• Understand Person Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
• Understand Health and Aafety in Social Care Settings
• Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
• Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Setting

Written questions which will be marked by the tutor.

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in English and Maths or equivalent.

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
• TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)