Level 2 Diploma in Care

Learners will build an awareness of the Adult Care workers roles and create a solid foundation on which to start a fulfilling and rewarding career in Adult Care.

Developing sufficient knowledge of roles and responsibilities, legislative frameworks, codes of conduct, health safety and wellbeing, safeguarding principles, whistleblowing, service delivery and application of the 6Cs, Care, Compassion, Courage, Communication, Competence and Commitment.

To ensure all frontline services are provided by a capable, professional and qualified workforce that enhances and promotes the lives of those in receipt of adult care services.

Learners develop sufficient knowledge, skills and behaviours to prepare for a sustained and productive career in Adult Care that covers a variety of setting which can include, residential, nursing, domiciliary, day care, clinical settings working with individuals with various needs, abilities and conditions.

To achieve the Level 2 Diploma in Care learners must achieve 46 credits of which 24 are mandatory the remaining 22 credits to be chosen from allocated roles and responsibilities

* Competence – comprises of knowledge, skills and behaviours developed within the workplace and observed to ensure consistent application of knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice. Knowledge – assessed on apprentice’s ability to demonstrate apprehension and understanding All assignment submissions from Adult Care Workers will be graded on a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Referral

9 – 12 months.

Learners must be employed within a role, working towards, being developed or on a placement that allows for opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in areas that include:

• Supporting individuals in accordance to the specified care/support plan
• Supporting individuals to enable choice and control regarding service delivery and services
• Supporting individuals to actively participate and understand services delivery and support services
• Ensuring individuals know and understand how to provide informed consent to services
• Contributing to the development of care/support plans for individuals they support
• Supporting individuals with cognitive, physical and or sensory impairment
• Applying dignity, respect and person-centred support encompassing empathy and compassion
• Challenging inappropriate practices in provision, deliver and services to develop courage and capability
• Developing clear communication strategies and skills with individuals, colleagues, families and external agencies to ensure effective and appropriate communication strategies
• Understanding and responding to safeguarding concerns and unsafe practices
• Championing the health of individuals and colleagues, promoting healthy eating, safe practices in moving and handling, spread of infection, fire safety and working with people with Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health whilst supporting health and wellbeing of those being supported
• Developing and embracing personal and professional career development
• Understanding how and when to obtain further sources of advice and guidance to ensure, safe and effective services