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Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course Online – IOW College

CostFREE
Duration10 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your other commitments. It covers how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to uphold dignity and high standards of care for vulnerable adults. The course takes around 10 hours to complete. It suits people working in adult health and social care, or those looking to move into the sector. This is a free safeguarding in adult health and social care qualification from TQUK.

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for anyone who is currently working, or looking to work, in the adult health and social care sector. You should enrol on this course if you wish to learn how to identify safeguarding issues, and uphold excellent standards of care provision for vulnerable adults.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect in vulnerable adults.
  • You'll understand the principles of dignity in adult health and social care settings.
  • You'll identify the responsibilities of care workers in safeguarding situations.
  • You'll learn how safeguarding legislation and guidance applies to your role.
  • You'll understand how to report concerns and follow correct procedures.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting vulnerable adults.

How you will learn

You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written questions or assignments that you complete and submit online. There are no exams to sit in person. IOW College will confirm the submission process and any deadlines before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. IOW College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant - support adults with daily living in care or home settings.
  • Support worker - work with vulnerable adults in residential or community care.
  • Youth support worker - safeguarding knowledge applies directly in this role.
  • SEN teaching assistant - understanding safeguarding is essential in school settings.
  • Teaching assistant - required knowledge for working with children and young people.
  • Nursery practitioner - safeguarding is a core requirement in early years settings.
  • Adult educator - relevant for those teaching or supporting adults in care contexts.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, which covers the full range of competencies for a senior care or support worker role. If you're working with children or young people, the Level 3 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People builds on this foundation. For those moving into management, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care Leadership would develop your skills further.

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