Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, which makes it easier to fit around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers the knowledge and values you need to work in adult social care, including safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and safety. It typically takes 3 months to complete. A free adult social care qualification is a practical way to add recognised skills to your CV or prepare for a role in care.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
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 communication skills for working with people who use care services.
You'll understand your responsibilities around health, safety, and wellbeing in a care setting.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
You'll understand the role of a care worker and the values expected in the sector.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential care.
Support worker: help people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Home carer: provide personal care and companionship in clients' homes.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
Residential care worker: work in a care home supporting older or vulnerable adults.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver care visits to people in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for people moving into senior or supervisory care roles. Many employers support staff to study this while working.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful if you want to strengthen your written communication or numeracy before progressing further.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: worth considering if you're interested in training or mentoring others within a care setting.
