Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Subjects covered This is a QCF qualification which covers: Principles of communication in adult social care settings This unit introduces the importance of communication in adult social care settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication. Principles of personal development in adult social care settings This unit introduces the concepts of personal development and reflective practice, which are fundamental to adult social care roles. Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings This unit introduces the concept of inclusion, which is fundamental to working in adult social care settings. Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged. Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings This unit introduces the concept of duty of care and awareness of dilemmas or complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care. Understand the role of the social care worker This unit provides the knowledge required to understand the nature of working relationships, working in ways that are agreed with the employer, and working in partnership with others. Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings This unit introduces the concept of person-centred support as a fundamental principle of social care. Understand health and safety in social care settings This unit introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to working in a social care setting. Understand how to handle information in social care settings This unit introduces knowledge required for good practice in recording, storing and sharing information in a social care setting. Progression Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Level 3 Diploma In Allied Health Profession Support Intermediate level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care Advanced level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care Possible employers This qualification can also support progression to employment and progression within employment for the following job roles and workers: Support Worker (Supported Living) Healthcare Support Service Worker Clinical Healthcare Support Worker Healthcare Assistant Mental Health Support Worker Mental Health Outreach Worker Substance Misuse Worker Health Education/Health Promotion Worker Care Assistants/Support Workers/Key Workers in residential settings Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers in community and primary care environments Healthcare Assistants/Support Workers in acute health environments Care Assistants/Support Workers/Key Workers in domiciliary services Care Assistants/Support Workers/Key Workers in day services Personal Assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families Enrolment If you would like to enrol on the course or have any questions, please contact our Business Services Team at or by phone on THIS IS A ROLLING PROGRAMME. APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.