Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Course Information

Introduction

Fully-Funded Digital Learning.

Overview

Have you ever considered how you might contribute to the care of vulnerable
adults in society? This course provides the necessary preparation for any role
within adult social care, in order to ensure the needs of vulnerable people
continue to be met. The qualification covers a variety of topics with a focus on
safeguarding, equality and diversity and communication in an adult care
setting.

Course units/modules

• Principles of communication in adult social care settings
• 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 safety in social care settings
• Understand how to handle information in social care settings

Benefits and skills

Benefits of this programme include:

• Flexible online delivery
• Assessed via activities so no exams
• Useful for personal development or seeking employment
• Study at your own pace

Entry requirements

• Aged 19+
• Level 1 English

Assessment types

Written assessments, tasks, and activities.