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Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma
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14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- 100% online training
- 8 Hours on-demand video
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- Instant assessment and result
- Accredited Certificate & Transcript
- 7 hours, 32 minutes
- Average Rating5
- Number of students557 Gift this course
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- Free CPD Certificate for every learner
- Account Manager to support your team
- 7 hours, 32 minutes
- Average Rating5
- Number of students557 Gift this course
Access to 300+ courses with free CPD certificates for Only £59 Enrol Now.
Access to 300+ courses with free CPD certificates for Only £59. Enrol Now
What you will learn
- Understand core responsibilities, roles, and legislation in health and social care
- Develop effective communication and interpersonal skills for care settings
- Learn how to recognise, prevent, and respond to abuse and safeguarding concerns
- Gain knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing practices in the workplace
- Explore person-centred approaches and inclusive practices in care delivery
- Build awareness of mental health, dementia, substance use, and infection control
Description
More than 1.6 million people work in adult social care in England, and with demand rising every year, it’s a great time to step into the sector. The Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma is a friendly starting point for anyone thinking about a care career or already working in a support role. Care Skills Training’s CPD-accredited Level 2 Health and Social Care course introduces how care services work in the UK and helps you understand what employers really expect from day one.
Starting a role in care can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure about responsibilities, communication, or safeguarding. Our course is created to take that pressure off by explaining everything clearly and simply. You’ll explore key topics such as effective communication, equality and inclusion, person-centred care, and professional boundaries, all in a way that feels easy to follow. It’s ideal for new care assistants, support workers, volunteers, or anyone looking to build confidence before moving forward.
As you progress, the health and social care level 2 diploma guides you through essential knowledge used every day in care settings. Moreover, you’ll learn about safeguarding adults and children, mental health awareness, dementia and learning disabilities, infection prevention and control, and workplace health and safety. Each topic connects naturally, helping you understand how good care is delivered across care homes, domiciliary care, and community services in the UK.
Care Skills Training offers flexible online learning that fits around your life, with clear content, 24/7 online learner support, and an option to purchase a recognised certificate that employers trust. Enrol today and start building the skills needed for a rewarding future in health and social care.
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Course Curriculum
Foundation Knowledge
Health & Social Care Overview
Responsibilities of Health & Social Care Worker
Roles as a Healthcare Professional
Policies and Principles in Health & Social Care
Legislation in Health & Social Care
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Safeguarding Adult & Child
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Person-Centred Care
Equality & Inclusion
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Substance Use
Information Management
Infection Prevention & Control
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Who Should Take the Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma
- Aspiring care assistants
- Aspiring care assistants
- Support workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Care home staff
- Care home staff
- Social care volunteers
- Anyone starting a care career
Course Reviews
Anna Lewandowska
very detailed and interesting course and I learned a lot of new and useful concepts
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What types of courses do you offer at Care Skills Training?
We offer a wide range of online CPD-accredited courses for the health and social care sector, including topics like safeguarding, dementia care, infection control, and mental health.
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Upon completing each course, you will be offered a digital and a printed certificate, along with a detailed transcript, highlighting your skills and supporting your career growth.
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- 100% online training
- 8 Hours on-demand video
-
Pay by invoice
- Instant assessment and result
- Accredited Certificate & Transcript
- 7 hours, 32 minutes
- Average Rating5
- Number of students557 Gift this course
14 Days Money-Back Guarantee
- Suitable for teams of any size
- Individual access per course
-
Pay by invoice
- Free CPD Certificate for every learner
- Account Manager to support your team
- 7 hours, 32 minutes
- Average Rating5
- Number of students557 Gift this course