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Level 2 Health and Social Care Course in Sutton Coldfield

Cost£3,000.00
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyIndustry Certifications Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, supporting adults with care and support needs in their day-to-day lives. No prior experience is needed to start. The course takes around 15 months to complete. You'll cover the knowledge and practical skills used in frontline care roles, from person-centred support to health and safety. This level 2 care qualification suits care assistants, support workers, and personal assistants already in a role or just starting out.

Who this course is for

An individual looking to undertake the Level 2 in Adult care are generally frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.

Job titles might include: Care Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Personal Assistant, Relief Team Worker, Support Worker - Supported Living, Key Worker in Residential Settings, Key Worker in Domiciliary Services, Key Worker in Day Services, Home Care Support Worker, Substance Misuse Worker, Learning Disability Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker and Re-enablement Worker.

Entry requirements

No prior learning attainment experience is required to enter onto the Level 2 Adult Care course. It is ideal for someone with little or no experience of working in the sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support adults to live independently and safely.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with people who have different needs.
  • You'll learn about duty of care, dignity, and person-centred approaches.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a care setting.
  • You'll learn how to handle personal care and support with daily living tasks.
  • You'll understand your role within a care team and the wider health and social care system.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You'll be assessed through observations in your workplace, where an assessor will watch you carry out your role. You'll also complete written assignments and professional discussions. A portfolio of evidence, built up over the course of your training, forms the core of your assessment. Sutton Coldfield Training will assign you an assessor who visits you at work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home settings
  • Care worker: personal care and daily living support
  • Support worker: helping people with learning disabilities or mental health needs
  • Personal assistant: one-to-one support for an individual
  • Relief team worker: flexible cover across care services
  • Key worker in residential settings: key-person support in a care home
  • Domiciliary care worker: visiting clients in their own homes

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: for those aiming toward team leader or care coordinator roles.
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