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Health & Social Care

The course content includes the following untis:

  • 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 and Social Care
  • Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
  • Understand Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
  • Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
  • Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
  • Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings.
  • Entry requirements

    There is an interview and initial assessments in maths and English.

    If you are 19+ you would be fully funded if you are:

    • Unemployed and in receipt of an eligible benefit for example, Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance)
    • Out of work and outside of benefits arrangements
    • Low wage (Earning below £25,64250 per annum).
  • Who is the course for?

    This qualification is suitable for those who are looking to work in, or widen their knowledge of the adult social care sector. The course will develop your knowledge of the responsibilities of the adult social care worker, the diverse needs of the people using the services and other important factors such as person-centred approaches, abuse and safeguarding.

  • Study methods

    12 directed taught workshops - 1 half day per week (Tuesdays 10-1pm).

  • How is the course assessed?

    Candidates will need to complete 20 credits from 9 mandatory units.
    Candidates will be required to complete written assignments.

  • More information

    You may be eligible to be co-funded if you do not meet the criteria. You may have to pay a fee to cover part of the cost of the training.
    Eligibility for funding is subject to evidence being provided and relevant declarations being completed.

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    This qualification provide pathways into the sector of Adult Social Care for a number of individuals, from school leavers to people returning to work after a career break and those seeking work.

  • Where Next – Further Studies
    • Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
    • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care England.
  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Dec 2024

Starts 10 December 2024

Duration 12 Week(s)

Location Uxbridge Campus

Days/Time Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00

Course starting Mar 2025

Starts 25 March 2025

Duration 12 Week(s)

Location Uxbridge Campus

Days/Time Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00