The Department of Health and Social Care recently announced a new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification, developed in conjunction with Skills for Care, with funding available for eligible direct adult social care workers.
Interested in learning more about the qualification, its funding and how to enrol your team with FuturU? You’ve come to the right place. Check out our Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate FAQ for organisations below, or book a demo to start exploring today.
Are you a learner interested in gaining this qualification? Visit our Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate FAQ for learners here.
What is the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate?
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is a new nationally recognised qualification developed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in conjunction with Skills for Care. This qualification builds on the existing Care Certificate standards to equip individuals working in an adult social care setting with the foundational skills, knowledge and expertise needed to work effectively in the sector.
Unlike the existing Care Certificate though, this new qualification is accredited to ensure its quality and portability when moving roles, reducing the cost of and time spent repeating training.
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate plays a crucial role in ensuring that the highest quality of care and support is given to those needing it, while also providing those working in the sector with a clear career pathway.
Who is the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate for?
The new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is for individuals aged 19+ working in direct adult social care roles in England, and employed by an eligible employer. Eligible direct care roles include care workers and senior care workers as well as community support and outreach roles.
How is the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate funded?
The Department of Health and Social Care is providing funding under the Learning Development Support Scheme to support learning and development for ‘non-regulated care staff’, including deputy and Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered managers and agency staff, in England for financial year 2024 to 2025.
Who will be eligible for funding?
Adult Social Care employers in England, in both Care Quality (CQC) regulated and non-regulated care settings, can apply for funding towards the cost of the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate for new and existing employees working in direct adult social care roles.
To be eligible, employers must also be registered on the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (AS-WDS).
Further information on the reimbursement process will be shared shortly.
What does the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate cover?
FuturU intends to develop a Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification covering 15 key topics and areas, subject to Skills for Care and Ofqual approval:
- Understanding own role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
- Working in a person-centred way
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Nutrition and hydration
- Awareness of mental health and dementia
- Adult safeguarding
- Safeguarding children
- Heath, safety and principles of basic life support
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
- Awareness of learning disabilities and autism.
All units have been carefully structured to provide learners with both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that, thanks to our story-led scenario-based training approach, are directly applicable to roles in the adult social care setting.
Individuals who obtain the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate will be equipped with the necessary skills to deliver compassionate, person-centred care while adhering to legal and ethical standards.
How will FuturU’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate learning be accessed?
As a training provider, we’ve already created more than 100 training courses for health and social care professionals, which can be accessed via our digital learning platform.
And the new Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate learning is no different – learners across the country will be able to access our training on-demand at a time that suits them via phone, tablet or computer.
How will FuturU’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate be assessed?
In a move that bucks the trends of education delivery in this space, FuturU is acting as both the training provider and awarding organisation for the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, offering both learners and employers a seamless end-to-end experience with the highest quality delivery and support from start to finish.
Assessment methods for this qualification will differ from unit to unit, but include practice and skills-based assessments including direct observation and professional discussions conducted by our experienced team assessors.
We recognise that learners enrolling in this qualification may have already acquired skills and learning as part of their previous experience or qualifications. That’s why we’ll use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as an assessment method where relevant.
We’re already an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation for adult care apprenticeship End-Point Assessments, and have supported well over 6,000 apprentices through their EPA. When you partner with us, you know you’re in good hands.
How long does it take to complete the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate?
We would typically expect learners to complete the qualification in around 6 months, but the duration is flexible to fit around you both.
How do I find out more about FuturU’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification?
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in FuturU’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate. Simply complete the form here to book a demo of our qualification in action.
I have a question that hasn’t been answered here - how do I get in touch?
If you have another question on FuturU’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, please do email us at support@futuru.ai.
