Course overview

Gain deeper understanding of social care provision for adults with this level 2 adult social care course. If you want to learn skills for care jobs and believe in person-centred approaches to social care, this is the right course for you. Explore job roles and services within the adult social care sector, the role of communication in social care, and the importance of valuing the individuals being cared for. This course teaches you essential skills employers look for and specific skills for social work.

Course description

Recognise the types of social care support available to adults and the range of jobs available in adult social care. Understand the key values and principles of adult social care. Gain awareness of diversity issues and different cultures and values you may come across.

Learn skills for social work that employers look for.

Gain communication and organisation skills for care jobs. Learn how to maintain clear, accurate and up to date records. Understand how to provide person-centred support to adults in your care.

This qualification is suitable for learners of all ages who may be entering the sector or world of work for the first time.

Your tutor will set various tasks to assess your learning. These will be used to build up your portfolio for assessment. Your tutor will support you through the learning process.

You will work towards an NCFE qualification at Level 2. This qualification is made up of units that represent small steps of learning. It can usually be completed in 6 months and provides a base for further study.

After this course, you can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care or the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults).

Please remember that you need an internet connection to take this course. Our tutors use the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s digital learning portal, Canvas, to send you important information and tasks.

The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ specialises in teaching adults. We want you to enjoy your studies, that’s why our tutors take great care to create a positive learning environment.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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