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Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level
2
10 weeks
Looking to Begin a Rewarding Career in Adult Social Care with Confidence?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care covers the key skills and knowledge needed for entry into the sector. You’ll learn about communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, personal development, and the role of the social care worker in providing safe and person-centred support.
With demand for social care services rising, this qualification offers a strong foundation for employment or progression within the sector. It’s ideal for anyone new to adult social care or considering a career change into this vital field.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Course ref: 600/0047/8
This qualification helps you:
- Describe the basic concepts of caring within adult social care settings
- Demonstrate understanding of effective communication in health and social care
- Explain the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and their importance in care practice
- Recognise the importance of personal development and reflective practice in social care roles
- Identify the key responsibilities of the social care worker
- Demonstrate understanding of safe and appropriate handling of information in care settings
- Explain the principles of health and safety and how they apply in social care environments
- Recognise safeguarding responsibilities and the duty of care owed to individuals
- Describe the principles of person-centred approaches in adult social care
- Apply knowledge as preparation for further learning or employment in the health and social care sector
- Unit 1: Understand the role of the social care worker
- Unit 2: Principles of personal development in adult social care
- Unit 3: Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
- Unit 4: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
- Unit 5: Principles of communication in adult social care settings
- Unit 6: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- Unit 7: Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
- Unit 8: Understand how to handle information in social care settings
- Unit 9: Understand health and safety in social care settings
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End-of-life Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Home Care Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/26
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.