Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Certificate L2

This course is designed to be a great way to introduce yourself to key professional of which workers in adult social care should be aware. As the average age of the population increases there is a continual demand for adult care workers. Adult care work is very demanding, so equipping yourself with vital professional knowledge is crucial. This course will introduce learners to topics such as communication, safeguarding and the person-centred approach, knowledge of which are all essential to any care worker’s repertoire. We would recommend this course not only to learners who are interested in working in adult social care, but also those who are interested in associated charities and organisations as either employees or volunteers wishing to add to their CVs.

Study for the course takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) where you can study at any time and at your own pace. We ask that learners complete their courses within the given timeframe and that as a broad average most courses can take approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete. However, timeframes are flexible on a person-by-person basis should any learners require reasonable adjustments to their study plans.

Topics Covered:
– Understanding the role of the care worker
– Personal development of the care worker
– Person-centered approaches in adult social care
– Diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care
– Principles of communication
– Safeguarding and protection
– Introduction to Duty of Care in care settings
– Handling information in care settings
– Health and safety in care settings

• Cost: Free
• Ages: 19+