Course description
This short course will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to work effectively in adult social care settings.
This course covers a wide range of topics, including personal development, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, duty of care, communication, role of the social worker, handling information, health and safety and person-centred approaches.
The course is designed to provide you with a solid understanding of the key principles and practices that underpin high-quality adult social care, enabling you to provide compassionate and person-centred support to individuals in need.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- You must currently live in a Non-Devolved Area of England or the Great London Area (GLA). If you live in GLA you must evidence you have permission to remain here for the next 365 days. For the rest of the country, you must have been resident in the UK/EEA for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.
- You must be over the age of 19 or older (on 31 August 2024) and be able to fully commit to this course.
- You must have the relevant ID to register for this course. (passport, visa/permit, birth certificate or driving licence and proof of address within the last 3 months)
- You must not have done this qualification at the same or higher level previously.
The course is delivered remotely and you will need a laptop or computer to be able to access and study on this course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completion, you will have developed a comprehensive understanding the principles of adult social care.
You will be equipped with the skills to perform a variety of tasks that will support individuals with their daily routines, including personal development, equality, person-centred approaches and duty of care.
This qualification opens the door to numerous career opportunities in adult social care and provides a pathway for further education and professional development in the field.
Training Course Content
What will I learn?
The course is divided into the following units:
Unit 1
Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
Unit 2
Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Unit 3
Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Unit 4
Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
Unit 5
Understand the role of the social care worker
Unit 6
Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
Unit 7
Understand health and safety in social care settings
Unit 8
Understand how to handle information in social care settings
Unit 9
Principles of communication in adult social care settings
Course delivery details
By completing this course, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, which can significantly enhance your employment prospects in the adult social care sector.
The course provides a solid foundation in adult social care preparing you for further study or progression into higher-level qualifications and roles.
It also offers the flexibility to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle and commitments, supported by expert tutors.
Additionally, the course covers use of understanding legislations, communicating effectively, role of the social care worker and handling information.
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