Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

This course may be fully funded by the Government of the United Kingdom. Click here for details.

This qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce. This qualification confirms competence in these areas for roles such as:

• Care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings, domiciliary services, or day services
• Healthcare assistants/support workers in community and primary care environments or acute health environments
• Support workers in supported living projects
• Community-based care assistants/ support workers/key workers, including those working in specialist areas eg dementia, learning disabilities
• Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families
• Emerging new types of workers and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery models

Mandatory Units

Introduction to Communication in Health, Social Care

Introduction to personal development in Health, Social Care

Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care

Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care

Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health, 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

Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Note: You must be employed to take this qualification

This qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce. This qualification confirms competence in these areas for roles such as:

• Senior care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings, domiciliary services, day services
• Senior healthcare assistants / support workers in community care, primary care, and acute health environments
• Senior support workers in supported living projects
• Community-based senior care assistants/ support workers/key workers, including those working in specialist areas eg dementia, learning disabilities
• Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families
• Emerging new types of workers & multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery models

Mandatory Units

Promote Communication in Health, Social Care

Engage in personal development in Health, Social Care

Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care

Principles for implementing duty of Care in Health, Social Care

Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health, 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

 

Edexcel Level 5 Diploma inLeadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)

Note: You must be employed to take this qualification

This work-based qualification is aimed at learners who are working, or want to work, in management and advanced practice of health and social care and children and young people’s services.

This framework and its pathways are relevant for job roles such as:

• Managers of residential services
• Assistant managers of residential services
• Assistant managers
• Senior Care workers
• Day service managers
• Day service assistant managers
• Managers of domiciliary services
• Assistant managers of domiciliary services
• Managers of community based services

You can select one of two pathways based on your job role:

Mandatory Units (Both Pathways)

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

Adults’ Residential Management Pathway 1 (Mandatory Units)

Title

Manage Health and Social Care Practice to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals

Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Lead and Manage Group Living for Adults

Understand Safeguarding of Children and Young People (for those working in the adult sector)

Lead Person-Centred Practice

Lead and Manage a Team within a Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s

Adults’ Residential Management Pathway 1 (Optional Units)

Title

Recruitment and Selection within Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Manage Induction in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Facilitate Change in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Understand How to Manage a Team

Develop Procedures and Practice to Respond to Concerns and Complaints

Lead Active Support

Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia

Adults’ Management Pathway 2 (Mandatory Units)

Title

Manage Health and Social Care Practice to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals

Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults

Understand Safeguarding of Children and Young People (for those working in the adult sector)

Lead Person-Centred Practice

Lead and Manage a Team within a Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings

Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s

Assess the Individual in a Health and Social Care Setting

 

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