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Free Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sheffield – Realise

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you're employed in a care or support role, building skills directly through your day-to-day work. The course covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work effectively in adult social care. Training combines on-the-job learning with webinars, virtual one-to-one sessions, and online tasks. Your trainer visits monthly and supports you throughout. You need to be aged 19 or over and already working in a relevant care setting. The course typically takes 6 months.

Who this course is for

This free course has been designed to advance your skills and knowledge so that you become a successful and competent health and social care worker. You’ll develop practical and technical sector specific skills alongside softer skills to enable you to shine in your role and deliver a great service. This is a nationally recognised and in-demand qualification that shows you can demonstrate a strong understanding of the key skills needed for the sector.

During the course our passionate and expert Trainers will support and develop your skills so that you’re equipped and ready for the next stage of your career.

Typically roles that benefit from this qualification include Adult Care Worker, Healthcare assistant/support worker and Personal assistant.

Entry requirements

You need to be aged 19 and over, in employment in an appropriate and relevant setting and will be assessed at the start of the course to determine the right level of support and learning

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical care and support skills relevant to your daily work role.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals to maintain choice and control in their lives.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety and wellbeing in care environments.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with the people you support and their families.
  • You'll develop an understanding of person-centred approaches in adult social care.
  • You'll gain the behaviours and values expected of a competent care worker.

How you will learn

Training is delivered both on-the-job and off-the-job. You'll receive workplace face-to-face teaching and observations from your trainer. You'll also join webinars, virtual one-to-one sessions, complete online learning, and carry out independent tasks. Your trainer holds a monthly teaching and learning session with you and is available for support throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

Realise will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need to be in employment in a relevant care or support setting to take part in this course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living needs
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities
  • Home care worker: delivering personal care in people's homes
  • Residential care worker: supporting residents in a care home setting
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health settings
  • Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or lead care roles, covering more complex care responsibilities and supervision.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People): if you want to move into working with younger people.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in training or mentoring others within your organisation.
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