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Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the care sector or looking to kick-start their career in care.

Level 2 Qualification

100% Online

Flexible Learning

Fully Funded

6 Weeks (average time)

Fully funded by UK Government. Qualifications accredited by NCFE CACHE & TQUK.

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing.

This free online course is ideal for learners who may want to understand more about working in health and social care. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.

What you will learn

Your free course is split into manageable units

Communication in adult social care settings

The unit introduces the importance of communication in adult social care settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication.

Personal development

The unit introduces the concepts of personal development and reflective practice, which are fundamental to adult social care roles.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

This unit introduces the concept of inclusion, which is fundamental to working in adult social care settings.

Safeguarding and protection

This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.

Duty of care

This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social care settings or with children or young people in a wide range of settings. It introduces the concept of duty of care and awareness of dilemmas or complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care.

The role of the social care worker

This unit provides the knowledge required to understand the nature of working relationships, working in ways that are agreed with the employer, and working in partnership with others.

Person-centred approaches

This unit introduces the concept of person-centred support as a fundamental principle of social care.

Health and safety

This unit introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to working in a social care setting.

How to handle information

This unit introduces knowledge required for good practice in recording, storing and sharing information in a social care setting.

Get trained and qualified

Provide the best care possible

Your Accredited Certificate

Your level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your proof of completing the nationally recognised qualification.

Who can benefit

The qualification is perfect for anyone who is interested in, or new to, working in adult social care.

Career opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/21
Living in England
Have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for at least 3 years*
Not completed any part of the course before

*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre-settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

You must complete all 3 steps before you can start your free course

Step 1

Create an account with us via the short form below

On submission, you will be directed to your secure application form…

Step 2

Complete your funded course application form

Select Continue without an account to start your application.

On submission, you will be taken to your Skills Network user area…

Scroll down and select Start your initial assessment

Step 3

Complete your brief initial assessment

On completion, you will receive an email asking you to accept your funded place.

Once you have accepted your place, you will be enrolled in your course.

Step 1 - Create an account

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Is the course definitely free?

If you meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

When can I start the free online course?

We hope to get you started within 24 hours of completing the full enrolment process but this can vary depending on the learning provider.

How long will the free online course take?

The courses are designed to allow learners to fit their learning around their employment obligations and can be completed in a number of weeks or months, depending on the level.

Our shorter courses are often completed within 3 weeks, whilst our longer lasting courses can take up to 3 months.

Is it all online?

Yes! All of our free courses are 100% online.

Is the qualification recognised by employers?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are the perfect way to boost any CV.