Preparing to Work in Health and Social Care Level 2

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00565
Area
Health & Social Care

About this Course

Kickstart your career in adult social care with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate. This course covers essential skills such as communication, person-centred care, health and safety, safeguarding, and supporting adults in a variety of care settings. It’s ideal for those starting out in care or looking to progress within the sector.

What you can study

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care is designed for anyone looking to begin a career in the adult care sector. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to key areas of social care, including understanding roles and responsibilities, effective communication, person-centred care, safeguarding, and health and safety.

Learners will gain practical knowledge of how to support adults with diverse needs, promote independence, and maintain dignity and respect in care settings. The course is suitable for those entering roles such as care assistants, support workers, or those planning to progress to higher-level qualifications in health and social care. Through a mix of theoretical learning and practical examples, students develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the care sector.

Key units:
  • Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care 
  • Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
  • Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings
  • Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings 
  • Understand Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
  • Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings

Entry Requirements

There are no specific qualifications required to enrol on this qualification. Acceptance onto the qualification is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor.

Learners must be aged 19 years or over.

*Applicants may need to complete an English and maths initial assessment following the pre-enrolment, unless you can provide evidence of sufficient level of English and maths required for the course.

Assessment

Assessment is through end of topic assessments submitted for marking. Continued online assessment (submitted assignments) for each completed unit. Please note all assessments need to achieve pass standard for qualification to be awarded.

Where does this Lead

  • Level 2 - Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 and 3 - Awareness of Mental Health Problems 
  • Level 2 - Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Social Care
  • Level 2 - Care and Management of Diabetes 
  • Level 2 - Equality and Diversity 
  • Level 2 - Principles of Working with and Supporting Individuals with Learning
  • Level 2 and 3 - Understanding autism 
  • Level 2 - Understanding Nutrition and Health 

Future Opportunities

Students who complete the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care can pursue a variety of entry-level roles in the health and social care sector, including:

  • Care Assistant / Support Worker
  • Residential Care Worker
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Home Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker
  • Adult Social Care Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Wellbeing or Activity Support Assistant

Tell Me More

This course is for adult learners and is offered as an online course to maximise your flexibility of learning.

This course is accredited by the NCFE and is a nationally recognised qualification in business. It is ideal for accrediting your existing knowledge and experience, as well as perfect to 'upskill' by learning new concepts.

Extra Costs

An administration fee may be charged if you do not complete the course.

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