Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course. Study online. This self-paced online course fits around your work and home life. No previous qualifications are required. You'll cover the key principles of dignity, duty of care, and safeguarding in adult care settings. The course also looks at the dilemmas you may face in care work and what responsibilities you hold toward the people you support. It takes around 7 weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who works in health and social care or is looking to start their career in the sector. Develop your understanding of safeguarding in care settings learn the key principles of dignity and duty of care. Whether you are just starting out or are looking to progress within your role, this course will provide you with the knowledge you need to excel within health and social care.
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll understand the key principles of dignity in adult health and social care settings.
You'll learn what duty of care means in practice and how it applies to your role.
You'll explore the principles of safeguarding and how to protect the wellbeing and rights of the people you care for.
You'll recognise the dilemmas that can arise in care work and how to respond to them.
You'll understand what can happen when care principles are not properly upheld.
You'll identify your responsibilities toward the adults you support.
How you will learn
You'll study online at your own pace through Learning Curve's online course platform. The course is made up of 4 units. Deadlines are shown in the platform once you enrol to help you stay on track. Assessment is through written tasks completed online.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Youth support worker: provide guidance and care to young people.
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with special educational needs in schools.
Teaching assistant: assist in classroom settings across primary or secondary schools.
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings.
Adult educator: deliver learning and skills support to adults in the community.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a care role or move into a senior support worker position.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent: deepens your safeguarding knowledge, useful for roles working with vulnerable adults or children.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed for day-to-day care work.
