Course Overview
The WorkReady Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification will enable learners to develop occupational competence at the start of their career in social care and reflects the needs, strengths, and aspirations of the intended audience and of the adult social care sector.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the key principles, values, and responsibilities that guide work in health and social care settings.
Develop basic practical skills relevant to caring for individuals in a variety of contexts.
Recognise the importance of promoting dignity, respect, and independence in care delivery.
Reflect on your own strengths, interests, and personal goals in relation to health and social care work.
What are the Progression Opportunities?
Individuals that hold the Care Certifcate are knowledgable, informed and valuable to health and social care employers.
In March 2023, the Department for Health and Social Care appointed Skills for Care to develop a qualification specification to enable better consistency in portability and standardisation in how the current standards are delivered, achieved, and assessed.
Currently over 50% of the workforce do not hold an accredited qualification but the sector is filled with experienced and committed colleagues who deserve to be acknowledged for the skilled care they provide.
What are the Entry requirements?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+.
Learners will work in adult social care and have responsibility for providing person- centred, values-driven care and support for those accessing the service. They will typically work under the direction of their manager or supervisor.
We would expect employer specific induction and mandatory training to be completed prior to the learner starting the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification. However, the employer can decide if the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification can be completed alongside employer specific induction and mandatory training.
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification does not replace the need for employer-specific induction or mandatory training.
Providers are required to carry out an initial assessment process with all individual learners. This process should ensure the learner can demonstrate the full requirements or if needed, act as an advisory process so the potential learner can reach the required standard to achieve the qualification.
You will be asked to submit your process for initial assessment at the point of applying to deliver the qualification as part of pre-verification checks.
Course Modules
Please note, all our courses our offer mandatory units, that you will need to complete. With your Course Tutor, you will have a chance to select individual units, which are identified below.
In this unit you will explore: understanding your role in social care means knowing your responsibilities, working within agreed ways of working, and recognising how your actions contribute to the wellbeing and dignity of the people you support.
Personal development in social care means reflecting on your own practice, seeking feedback, and using learning opportunities to improve your skills and provide better support to the people you care for.
In this unit you will explore what duty of care in health and social care means - always putting the safety, rights, and wellbeing of the people you support at the centre of everything you do.
In this unit you will explore: equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in social care means treating everyone fairly, respecting differences, and making sure each person’s rights and choices are upheld.
In this unit you will learn that working in a person-centred way means focusing on each individual’s needs, wishes, and choices, and supporting them to live the life they want.
In this unit you will explore communication skills: in social care means listening carefully, speaking clearly, and using the right methods to understand and be understood by the people I support
In this unit you will explore privacy and dignity: in social care means respecting people’s personal space, choices, and confidentiality so they feel valued and respected.
In this unit you will explore: nutrition and hydration in social care means supporting people to have enough food and drink that meets their individual needs, preferences, and health requirements.
In this unit you will explore: awareness of mental health, dementia, and learning disabilities means understanding conditions, reducing stigma, and giving support that meets each person’s unique needs
In this unit you will explore: adult safeguarding means protecting people from harm, abuse, and neglect, while promoting their safety, rights, and wellbeing.
In this unit you will explore: Cchild safeguarding means understanding the different types of abuse and neglect, recognising signs of harm, following policies and procedures, and taking prompt action to protect children while promoting their wellbeing and rights.
In this unit you will explore: health, safety, and basic life support means following safety procedures, reducing risks, and knowing how to respond in emergencies to protect myself and the people you care for.
In this unit you will explore: handling information in health and social care means keeping records accurate, confidential, and secure, and sharing information only with the right people when necessary to support care.
In this unit you will explore: infection prevention and control means following hygiene practices, using protective equipment, and taking steps to stop the spread of infections and keep everyone safe.
In this unit you will explore: awareness of learning disabilities and autism means understanding how these conditions affect people, respecting their needs, and providing support that helps them live independently and be included in society.
