Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Corby. Classes run at Corby Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over six months, you'll cover the knowledge and values that underpin work in adult social care: safeguarding, person-centred approaches, communication, and health and safety. This adult social care qualification is a solid starting point if you're considering roles in care homes, supported living, or domiciliary care. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.
You'll explore person-centred values and what they mean in day-to-day care work.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll understand the importance of health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
You'll learn about the role and responsibilities of a care worker.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Corby Learning Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you work through the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will support you throughout, and the part-time daytime timetable means you build knowledge steadily over the six months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Corby Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home settings.
Support worker: helping people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes for older adults.
Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day services.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits across a local area.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 2 Award in First Aid: a practical add-on that many care employers expect.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into training or mentoring roles within a care organisation.
Moving from a Level 2 adult social care qualification to Level 3 opens up senior care assistant and team leader positions.
