Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. This course covers the knowledge and values you need to prepare for work in adult social care settings. You can take up to 12 months to complete it, so it fits around work, family, or other commitments. Topics include safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and safety in care environments. It's a solid starting point if you're considering a role as a care assistant, support worker, or similar.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/adults/
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and why they matter in practice.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll explore the importance of communication in care settings.
You'll understand health, safety, and risk in adult social care environments.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in care work.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of people working in adult social care.
You'll explore how to handle information and maintain confidentiality.
How you will learn
You study entirely online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You have up to 12 months to finish, and learner support is available throughout. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor reviews and provides feedback on your assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in NHS or private healthcare settings.
Residential care worker: working in residential or supported living environments.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits in the community.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and team leader positions in adult social care.
Level 2 Award in First Aid: a practical addition that many care employers look for.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into training or mentoring roles within a care organisation.
