Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (Level 2)

Overview

• Adults (Part-time)
• 5 hours per week

Details

Start your journey into a rewarding and meaningful career in health and social care.

This introductory qualification is designed for adults aged 19+ who are either new to the sector or exploring career options within adult social care. Whether you're returning to work, changing careers, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of the sector, this course provides the ideal foundation.

Why Choose This Course?

Adult social care is a vital and growing field, and this course offers a perfect taster for those considering a role in the sector. You’ll gain essential knowledge and an introduction to the key responsibilities and values required for working with adults in care settings.

This course is also an excellent stepping-stone for those wishing to progress into further study or employment in health and social care.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers a broad range of important topics, including:

• The role of the social care worker
• Principles of communication in care settings
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Personal development and reflective practice
• Health and safety in a care environment
• Safeguarding and protection
• Duty of care
• Handling information
• Person-centred approaches to care

What qualification do I get on completing this course?

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Is there additional work required by the student?

This course combines practical activities with classroom-based learning. You will be supported by experienced tutors with industry knowledge and guided through core concepts at a manageable pace. You will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a portfolio of evidence.

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

This course is for adult learners 19+. Learners must have a Level 1 qualification or suitable experience in the sector.

Support

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn. 

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study.  Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

• Aged 20 and over
• Considered a home student for fee purposes
• Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency  or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
• Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

 You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

• on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

• all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
• any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
• childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
• students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
• childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
• childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list.  You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.