Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. It covers dignity and safeguarding in adult health and social care settings, helping you understand how to identify risks and respond appropriately. The course typically takes 11 months. You must be aged 19 or over and live in England to qualify for funded enrolment.
Who this course is for
In 2015, approximately 125,000 safeguarding risks were reported to the council with Adult Social Service responsibilities. This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of dignity and safeguarding, which could help reduce these shocking statistics.This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone hoping to work in the adult health and social care sector. People should enrol on this course if they wish to learn how to identify safeguarding issues and uphold excellent standards of care provision for vulnerable adults. This course is delivered online. Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. All of our award-winning, online learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
Entry requirements
Learners must be aged 19+ and live in England to qualify for funding.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means in adult health and social care contexts.
You'll learn how to identify signs of abuse, neglect, and safeguarding risks.
You'll explore the legislation and policies that underpin adult safeguarding in England.
You'll understand the importance of dignity and person-centred approaches in care settings.
You'll learn how to report concerns and follow correct safeguarding procedures.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in safeguarding adults.
How you will learn
This is an online course, so all your learning takes place through digital materials you access at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. Herefordshire College Hereford will guide you through what you need to submit and when.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
Support worker: work with adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Youth support worker: safeguarding knowledge applies across age groups in support roles.
SEN teaching assistant: understanding safeguarding is essential in school support roles.
Teaching assistant: schools require all staff to have safeguarding awareness.
Nursery practitioner: safeguarding underpins all early years and care settings.
Adult educator: relevant for those teaching or supporting adults in community settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior care or supervisory role.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding Adults: deepens your safeguarding knowledge for specialist or lead roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed for care work, alongside safeguarding.
