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Skill Overview

This qualification supports individuals working in adult social care roles, providing essential knowledge and skills relevant to the sector. It covers core adult social care content and is supported by Skills for Care, the sector skills council for adult care in England.

Learning Objectives

Understand personal well-being

Explain the importance of maintaining physical and mental health for themselves and those they care for.

Apply safeguarding principles

Identify signs of abuse and neglect and understand how to respond appropriately to protect vulnerable adults.

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion

Demonstrate understanding of how to respect and support individuals’ rights and cultural differences in care settings.

Use digital skills in care settings

Apply basic digital technology to support record keeping, communication, and service delivery in adult social care.

Develop career pathways

Identify opportunities for personal and professional growth within the adult social care sector.

Implement infection prevention and control measures

Describe and apply best practices to minimize risks and prevent the spread of infections in health and social care environments.

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New or existing workers in adult social care roles, such as:

Adult social care assistants

Care workers

Support workers

Home care workers

Residential care workers

Individuals preparing for employment in adult social care settings.

Learners who want to develop their knowledge and skills in adult social care, including safeguarding, infection control, equality & diversity, and personal well-being.

People working or wishing to work in regulated care environments in England.

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