Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, one day a week over one year. You'll also spend one day a week in an adult care setting, working alongside care professionals to put your learning into practice. The course covers communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health and safety, person-centred approaches, and the role of the social care worker. You'll need two references, a personal interview, and some voluntary or paid experience in a relevant setting. The centre can help you find that experience if you don't have it yet.
Who this course is for
Are you interested in working in Adult Social Care? This part-time one year course is for those who wish to develop their knowledge and employability skills to prepare to work with adults in social care. You will study a range of topics related to adult social care and will spend one day a week in an adult care setting. Here you will work alongside care professionals who will help you put your learning into practice. You can then progress to an apprenticeship or work in adult social care.
Entry requirements
--Two satisfactory references--Voluntary/employment in relevant sector, this will be discussed when you meet us and we can help you find this--Personal interview--
What you will learn
You'll understand the role of the social care worker and what it involves day to day.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with adults in care settings.
You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
You'll cover health and safety responsibilities in care environments.
You'll learn about duty of care and person-centred approaches.
You'll develop skills in handling information and maintaining confidentiality.
You'll practise applying your learning in a real adult care setting.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom one day per week. You'll also spend time in an adult care setting, working alongside care professionals. Assessment is mostly written work. You may also be asked to design posters or create presentations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or the community.
Care worker: working in residential or domiciliary care settings.
Youth worker assistant: supporting young people in community or care roles.
Community healthcare support worker: assisting in GP surgeries or dental practices.
Hospice support worker: providing care and comfort in end-of-life settings.
Supported living worker: helping adults with disabilities live independently.
What you could study next
After this adult social care qualification, you could move into:
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Health and Social Care (NCFE CACHE) - the natural next step, covering more advanced practice.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care - the qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
An apprenticeship in adult care, combining paid work with further study toward a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma.
