The course prepares you for any role within adult social care, in order to ensure the needs of vulnerable people continue to be met.
This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of the responsibilities of adult social care workers, the diverse needs of the people using the services and other important factors, such as abuse and safeguarding.
This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
• Unit 1: Principles of communication in adult care settings
• Unit 2: Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
• Unit 3: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
• Unit 4: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care settings
• Unit 5: Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young peoples settings
• Unit 6: Understand the role of the social care worker
• Unit 7: Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
• Unit 8: Understand health and safety in social care
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.