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 existing commitments. It covers dignity, safeguarding principles, and how to protect vulnerable adults in health and social care settings. The course typically takes 3 months to complete. A free safeguarding in adult health and social care qualification is a practical addition to your CV if you're working in or moving into adult care, support, or education roles.
Who this course is for
Anyone aged 19+ looking to progress in the workplace or add skills to their CV to find employment
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means in adult health and social care settings.
You'll identify different types of abuse and neglect and how to recognise the signs.
You'll learn the responsibilities of individuals and organisations in safeguarding adults.
You'll understand the principles of dignity and how they apply in care practice.
You'll explore relevant legislation and guidance that underpins safeguarding in the UK.
You'll know how to respond to and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is by written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is marked against the qualification criteria. There are no exams to sit in person. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm the exact submission process when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assist adults with daily living and personal care
Care assistant: provide hands-on support in residential or home care
Youth support worker: work with young people in community or residential settings
SEN teaching assistant: support pupils with special educational needs in schools
Teaching assistant: assist in classroom settings across primary or secondary education
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings
Adult educator: deliver learning and skills programmes to adult learners
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification most employers require for senior care roles and team leader positions.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training adults.
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement: useful if you want to assess others in a care or education setting.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of adult care competencies.
