Health and Social Care

One of the UK’s fastest growing sectors, Health and Social Care offers excellent opportunities for employment, career progression and job satisfaction.

Learners must take the mandatory units which cover the role of the care worker, communication and confidentiality, equal opportunities, health safety and safeguarding. They then have a choice of optional knowledge and competence units covering different areas of health and social care such as supporting person-centred approaches, advocacy, healthcare, supporting those with disabilities, learning disabilities or dementia.

Learners have the opportunity to take a general qualification in health and social care, or they may follow specialist pathways in Dementia Care or Learning Disabilities.

Health and Social Care Level 2

The Level 2 Health and Social Care, is for those wishing to start their career in Health and Social Care and can be focused on dementia, old age or young and vulnerable people. It provides the necessary qualification to work in the health and social care industry and can lead to progression.

Suitable Audience:

New staff to Health and Social care
Newly Recruited Apprentices
Existing staff needing to update Knowledge

Core units

Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Introduction to Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker
Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care
Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Handle Information in Health and Social Care Settings

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3

Level 3 is for those wishing to further develop their career in Health and Social Care and potentially move in to a more senior role, and can be focused on dementia, old age or young and vulnerable people.

Suitable Audience:

More experience staff wishing to progress
Fast track staff with previous experience
Team leader

Core units

Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care Or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
The Role of The Health and Social Care Worker
Promote Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care
Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings

Community health and wellbeing worker Level 3

The Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing course is designed for individuals looking to advance their career in promoting health within communities. It focuses on key areas such as mental health, lifestyle improvement, and public health initiatives.

This qualification supports entry into roles across community support services and can lead to further study or career progression in health and wellbeing.

Suitable Audience

Care or service navigator
Community connector
Community health champion
Health trainer
Live well coach
Social prescribing link worker

Core Units

Use preventative approaches to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities, addressing the wider determinants of health and causes of ill-health
Help communities to build local resilience and identify strengths, capacity and resources that support their health and wellbeing
Provide informed advice about local services and projects that support health and wellbeing

Manage referrals from a range of agencies, professionals and through self-referral
Apply behavioural science to help people find practical solutions for better health and wellbeing
Implement actions set out in strategies and policies that promote health and wellbeing at community level

Communicate public health messages and information to promote health and wellbeing at an individual, group and community level
Manage data and information and contribute to the evaluation of projects and services
Operate within legal and ethical frameworks that relate to the promotion and protection of the public’s health and wellbeing
Take responsibility for personal and professional development in line with organisational protocol

Care Leadership and Management Level 5

Level 5 is for those wishing to move in to management or already started in post as manager, and can be focused on dementia, old age or young and vulnerable people.

Suitable Audience:

Staff Looking for a management position
Newly promoted Managers
Existing Managers

Core units

Use and Develop Systems that Promote Communication
Promote Professional Development
Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
Undertake a Research Project within Services for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People