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Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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Skills covered in this course

Person-centred care Safe working practices Duty of care Safeguarding protection Equality diversity

If you’re aiming to work in adult social care, this course is a solid way to get a feel for what the job is really like. You’ll explore person-centred care and learn the basics of safe working practices.

Course Overview

Since demand for adult social care keeps growing, it matters that care workers have clear, current support so they can deliver the best possible care. During the course, you’ll also cover safeguarding, equality and diversity, and the idea of duty of care.

Course Overview Since demand for adult social care keeps growing, it matters that care workers have clear, current support so they can deliver the best possible care. During the course, you’ll also cover safeguarding, equality and diversity, and the idea of duty of care. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team

Is This Course Free?

The course is funded through the government’s Adult Skills Fund, so you might be able to study without paying. Take a look at the eligibility details below to see whether you qualify. If funding isn’t available to you, you can still purchase the course by using the “Buy Now” button above.

Fully Accredited Course

This programme is accredited by NCFE CACHE, an educational charity that’s been around for more than 170 years. NCFE is acknowledged by the UK Department for Education and is regulated by Ofqual.

Progression Opportunities

After completing this course, it can be a helpful step towards roles such as: Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Care Worker (£13,500 to £25,000) Nurse (£25,654 to £31,533)

How Long is the Course?

You’ll spend seven weeks on this course. We call our online courses “flexible learning” because they’re built to fit around your job and home commitments. You’ll see all deadlines in your online learning platform after you enrol, so you always know what’s coming next.

This course is made up of 4 units:

Get to grips with what to expect when you work in the sector
Explore person-centred care and learn safe ways of working
Know what duty of care means and how safeguarding fits in
Build a clearer understanding of equality, diversity, safeguarding and protection

What will I learn?

This course is made up of 4 units:

Get to grips with what to expect when you work in the sector
Explore person-centred care and learn safe ways of working
Know what duty of care means and how safeguarding fits in
Build a clearer understanding of equality, diversity, safeguarding and protection

Eligibility Criteria

This course is funded by the government. To study for free, you’ll need to meet these criteria:

You must currently live in England
You must be aged over 19
You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship

Depending on where you live, additional conditions may apply. If you enrol and then don’t complete the course or decide to withdraw, a £125 cancellation fee will be charged. This is there to cover the admin work involved.

Not sure you meet these criteria?

No problem. Purchase the course and get started right away. There are flexible payment options available.

LCG Shop Payments

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Masterclasses

From time to time, you might be asked to join mandatory online masterclasses as part of your programme.

Enrolment Paperwork

You may need to fill in and send back enrolment paperwork that the college or training provider emails you. That helps finalise your enrolment.

Studying made simple!

We don’t want studying to feel like a big hassle. That’s why our courses are set up to work around your job and your family life. Easy, right?

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Certification Process

Complete all the classes

Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.

Get the Summary Notes

Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.

Complete 100% Impact

Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!

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