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Free Level 2 Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Support Work Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're already working in health and social care, so your learning fits around your job. The course runs over 7 weeks, with weekly webinars and coursework you complete at home. It covers working with individuals with learning disabilities, including end of life care and supporting families and those close to the person you care for. This free support work course for adults is open to anyone aged 19 or over working in a care home or domestic care setting.

Who this course is for

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of end of life care so that you are able to make the patient feel comfortable and relaxed as well as supporting their family, friends and others around them.

This short course will run weekly webinars, give you the opportunity to do your coursework at home. You will receive a professional Level 2 qualification awarded to you by TQUK.

The course is cost free to learners.

The course is cost free to learners.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone over the age of 19 and working in the health and social care sector. Whether you are at a junior or senior level it is a valued qualification to apply for.

This course can benefit anyone working in health and social care, whether they are working in care home or domestic setting, no matter what level you are at.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
  • You'll learn how to provide end of life care that keeps patients comfortable and at ease.
  • You'll develop skills to support the families, friends and others around the people you care for.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to care in both residential and home settings.
  • You'll understand the rights and responsibilities involved in supporting people with learning disabilities.
  • You'll build knowledge that applies whether you work at junior or senior level in health and social care.

How you will learn

You learn through weekly online webinars alongside coursework you complete at home, fitting study around your working hours. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework submitted during the 7-week course. Because this is work-based learning, you can apply what you study directly in your day-to-day role. The qualification is awarded by TQUK on successful completion.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helping adults with learning disabilities in care or community settings.
  • Care assistant, providing personal care in residential or home environments.
  • Learning disability support worker, working one-to-one with individuals and their families.
  • Senior care assistant, taking on more responsibility within a care team.
  • Community support worker, supporting people to live independently.
  • End of life care assistant, helping patients and families through palliative care.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for support workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism. Broadens your knowledge if you support people with autism alongside learning disabilities.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to mentor or train other care staff.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care. A broader work-based qualification that covers a wider range of care settings.

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