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This course helps you to develop their skills and knowledge to competently work in the ever-evolving world of Social Care. It introduces a variety of sector relevant concepts and skills in preparation for employment in the sector, as well as development of solid research, evaluation, and problem-solving skills that will be valuable should you choose to progress on to Higher Education following successful completion of this course. To give you hands-on experience of working in this sector, and to further develop your skills, you will also undertake industry work placements in both the first and second year of the course.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. You must be highly motivated, have a genuine interest in working with people and have a caring personality. You will also be required to have Enhanced DBS clearance, as you will be working with vulnerable adults and children during your work placements.
Units covered over the two years include: Working in social care Equality, diversity, dignity and rights in social care Duty of care Communication in social care The care and support planning process Person-centred approaches and risk assessments Values and behaviours Advocacy in social care Safeguarding in social care Mental health and wellbeing Health and safety in social care Prevention and control of infection Personal and professional development Working with others Research in social care Good practice in social care Psychology in social care Sociology of health and illness Understanding anatomy and physiology End-of-life care Learning disabilities Dementia awareness Understanding autism
You will learn through a range of theory-based methods including discussion, case studies, academic posters, presentations, role play, written assignments, and leaflet production.All coursework and assessments are produced, completed and assessed using the Google Classroom platform.
You will be assessed by a mixture of coursework portfolio and external examinations.
Successful completion of this course can open doors to many career paths. You could become a Senior Care Worker, Care Coordinator, or Team Leader, and with more experience and qualifications, you can advance to managerial roles like Registered Service Manager or Care Home Manager.The Diploma also provides a strong foundation if you want to pursue education in related fields like nursing or social work or specialise in areas such as mental health or child protection.
We have excellent links with local health, early years education and social care providers, who provide an interactive experience for you in the form of placements and presentations.
