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Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course Online – The Childcare Company

CostFree
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 weeks. The course is fully funded regardless of your age, so there are no fees to pay. You'll learn how to identify safeguarding concerns and uphold high standards of care for vulnerable adults. The course covers dignity in care, recognising abuse and neglect, and understanding your responsibilities under safeguarding legislation. It suits people working in adult health and social care, or those preparing to enter the sector.

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 identify signs of abuse, neglect, and safeguarding concerns in adult care settings.
  • You'll understand the legal frameworks and responsibilities that underpin adult safeguarding in the UK.
  • You'll learn how to uphold the dignity and rights of vulnerable adults in your care.
  • You'll recognise how to respond to and report safeguarding issues appropriately.
  • You'll understand person-centred approaches to care and support.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of different agencies involved in adult safeguarding.

How you will learn

You'll complete written assignments and knowledge-based assessments online. Work is submitted digitally and assessed against the qualification criteria. Study is self-directed, so you can work through the material at a pace that suits you. The Childcare Company will confirm the full assessment requirements before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assist vulnerable adults with daily living and care needs.
  • Care assistant: provide personal care and support in residential or home settings.
  • Youth support worker: support young people in community or residential settings.
  • SEN teaching assistant: work alongside teachers supporting pupils with additional needs.
  • Teaching assistant: support learning in schools, including safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Nursery practitioner: work in early years settings where safeguarding knowledge is essential.
  • Adult educator: deliver learning programmes to adults in community or care settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the natural next step if you want to move into a senior or supervisory care role. If you're working with children or young people, a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce builds on the safeguarding principles covered here. Both qualifications open doors to more responsibility and higher-grade roles across health and social care.

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