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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course Online – The Childcare Company

Cost£2,160.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. It develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to support adults in care settings, helping them maintain control and choice in their lives. The course takes 12 months and is designed to be completed alongside your job role. A level 2 care qualification like this is a solid foundation for anyone working as a care assistant, support worker, or care worker.

Who this course is for

This level 2 training programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to care for and support the needs of adults, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.

It is suitable for care assistants, care workers, support workers and other associated job titles.

Entry requirements

You must be able to commit to the full length of the programme, and be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches to adult care and support.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals to maintain their independence and make their own choices.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect adults in care settings.
  • You'll cover health and safety responsibilities relevant to care environments.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of duty of care and handling difficult situations professionally.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through the programme modules at your own pace. Assessment is linked to your job role, so you'll demonstrate your knowledge and skills through work-based tasks and written evidence. You'll need to be in a relevant care role to meet the programme requirements, as the course is designed to be completed alongside your day-to-day work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be in a suitable care or support role to complete the work-based elements of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical, emotional, or social needs.
  • Care worker: providing personal care and support in community settings.
  • Home care worker: delivering care to adults in their own homes.
  • Residential care worker: supporting adults in care home environments.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in health and care settings.

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 Award in Awareness of Dementia: specialist knowledge for those supporting people living with dementia.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills across both health and social care settings.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming toward management roles in care services.
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