Free Level 2 Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around work, volunteering, or other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover dignity, safeguarding principles, and how to protect adults at risk in health and social care settings. This level 2 safeguarding in adult health and social care qualification is awarded by NCFE and is relevant to roles across care, education support, and youth work. You'll need to be working or volunteering in a relevant environment and have a basic level of written English.
Who this course is for
Part time
Entry requirements
Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.
What you will learn
You'll understand what safeguarding means in adult health and social care contexts.
You'll learn how to recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and harm.
You'll explore the legislation and policies that underpin safeguarding practice.
You'll understand the principles of dignity and how to uphold them in care settings.
You'll learn how to respond to safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different professionals in safeguarding adults.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Newcastle College during the day. Assessment is through written assignments that demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding principles and practice. Because the course requires a basic level of written English, you'll need to be comfortable completing written work. Your learning will be grounded in your existing experience of working or volunteering in a health, social care, or relevant environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College 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 care in residential or home settings
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 schools
Nursery practitioner: work with young children in early years settings
Adult educator: support learning for adults in community or care contexts
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step for those moving into senior care or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Safeguarding: deepens safeguarding knowledge for those taking on lead or designated roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of skills needed for a career in adult social care.
