Level 2 Care Course in Hackney. Classes run at Nextstep Training. This is a full-time daytime course, running over 12 months. You'll need to be employed in a health and social care setting in England to enrol, as the training is work-linked. The course covers person-centred care, supporting adults to live independently, and working safely across care settings including residential homes, day centres, and home care.
Who this course is for
The Adult Care Worker Level 2 is for someone who provides frontline care for vulnerable adults within their own homes, day care centres, residential and nursing homes and other healthcare settings. On completion of this 12 month standard, apprentices will demonstrate a range of excellent skills such as
helping adults with care and support needs to live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives which is at the heart of person centred care.
Entry requirements
Eligibility:
Be aged 16 years or older, Have been resident in the UK/EU for at least three years prior to commencing their course
- Be employed in a health & social care settings England and have a Contract of Employment
- Not currently enrolled onto any other courses, or another DfE funded FE/HE programme
Learners/employees should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification
What you will learn
You'll support adults with care needs to live as independently as possible.
You'll apply person-centred approaches that give people choice and control over their care.
You'll work safely in care environments including residential homes, day centres, and home care settings.
You'll understand the needs of vulnerable adults and how to respond to them.
You'll develop skills in communication and building trusting relationships with people in your care.
You'll follow safe working practices and understand your responsibilities as a care worker.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based with a full-time daytime timetable. Because this is a work-linked qualification, your learning is supported by your employment in a care setting. Assessment is ongoing and covers both your knowledge and your practical skills in the workplace. You'll be assessed over the 12-month course through a combination of classroom activities and evidence gathered from your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nextstep Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Home care worker: helping people live independently in their own homes.
Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day care settings.
Healthcare support worker: entry-level roles in NHS or private healthcare.
Residential care worker: supporting adults in care homes day to day.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering personal care in clients' homes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship: combines work and study for those ready to take on more responsibility.
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: for those moving toward team leader or care coordinator positions.
Nursing Associate or nursing degree programmes: for those considering a longer-term route into registered nursing.
