iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)

Overview

A qualification that provides the knowledge and understanding needed to begin working in adult social care settings. It covers key topics such as communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, duty of care, and health and safety to help learners understand the responsibilities involved in care roles. It is designed for individuals who want to start a career in adult social care or those new to the sector who need a foundation before progressing to further training or employment.

Units & Modules

- Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care | - Understand the role of the social care worker | - Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings | - Principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion in adult social care settings | - Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings | - Principles of communication in adult social care settings | - Principles of personal development in adult social care settings | - Understand health and safety in social care settings | - Understand how to handle information in social care settings

Assessment

The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. Your personal assessor will conduct monthly meetings via Teams to review and develop your progress towards the qualification. | All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the qualification.