Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Level 2 - Certificate

What is Level 2?

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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This course is designed for individuals looking to move into the Adult Social Care sector.

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Level 2

This is the equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4 / A*-C, O Level grades A- C or an Intermediate Apprenticeship.

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Course description

This course will help you to develop a range of key employability skills, alongside developing the knowledge and skills required to work in adult social care. At the end of the pathway, you will have the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to move into paid employment within a range of health and social care settings.

Course content

This course covers the following:

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

What can this course lead to?

Careers in Adult Social Care

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for further learning

When does this start and end?

23 February 2026 - 19 May 2026

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements however you must be able to attend all the sessions listed to fully meet the course requirements.

“l used to be a volunteer and now I am a teacher. The support and courses at Northern College have really changed my life.” - Karen
Learn more about Karen's story

Staying residential also gives you the opportunity to meet with new people, and strangers soon become friends. The team are really accommodating and it is disability friendly.

1 in 4 people in the UK are living with a mental ill health condition. Studies have shown that taking part in education helps people to increase their confidence, social participation and sense of achievement. Studying at Northern College provides a safe space to explore mental health and wellbeing, raising positive awareness. As well as being supported by tutors with a wealth of knowledge and experience around the subject you will also be able to connect to other like minded students.

Zoe Graham Tutor - Society, Health and Development

This sector employs over 35,000 people, in-demand skills and qualities that employers are looking for include problem solving, communication skills and creativity.