Have you ever considered how you might contribute to the care of vulnerable adults in society? This course provides the necessary preparation for any role within adult social care, in order to ensure the needs of vulnerable people continue to be met. The qualification covers a variety of topics with a focus on safeguarding, equality and diversity and communication in an adult care setting.

What you will study
This course is split into nine manageable units, covering topics such as:
- Principles of communication in adult social care settings
- Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
- Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
- Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
- Understanding the role of the social care worker
- Understanding person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
- Understanding health and safety in social care settings
- Understanding how to handle information in social care settings
Entry Requirements
To qualify for a FREE online learning course, you must:
- be aged 19 years or over as at 31/8/23
- have lived in the UK for the last three years, or be able to prove your residency status, for example, indefinite leave to remain, settled status or you are an Asylum seeker who has been in the UK for more than 6 months
Assessment

Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor and customer service advisor.
Benefits
Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Further your personal and professional development

Preparing to work in adult social care - Certificate

Where can it lead?

Case Workers

Clinical Case Managers

Community Health Workers

Contact Tracers

Enrolment / Admission Officers

Family / Behavioural Therapists