RoSPA Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
Enhance care quality with RoSPA’s Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate - eligible for government funding to support your team’s training.
Invest in your team’s skills with financial support that makes training affordable. Eligible employers can claim up to £1,540 in government funding per qualification for the RoSPA Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, helping to offset the cost of equipping as many of your staff as you want with essential knowledge and skills. Developed in partnership with Skills for Care, this comprehensive course prepares caregivers to deliver exceptional care and thrive in their roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance care quality while minimising your training expenses.
About the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Qualification Number 610/5022/2. It is a competence-based qualification for those learners working in adult social care setting at Level 2 and includes topics such as personal wellbeing; safeguarding; equality, diversity and inclusion practices; digital skills; career development opportunities; and infection prevention and control.
It is designed to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and skills required for a variety of job roles in the health and social care sector.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however, the entry age is currently 19 and it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent
What does the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate cover?
Learners must achieve all of the following units:
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Principles of understanding own role
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Awareness of mental health and dementia
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Personal development
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Principles of adult safeguarding
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Duty of care
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Understand the principles of safeguarding children
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Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in adult social care settings
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Promoting health, safety and principles of basic life support
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Work in a person-centred way
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Effective handling of information in adult social care settings
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Promoting effective communications in adult social care settings
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Principles of infection prevention and control (IPC)
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Principles of privacy and dignity in adult social care settings
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Understand learning disability and autism
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Promoting nutrition and hydration in adult social care settings
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The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate specification can be downloaded here.
Is funding available? Yes!
The Learning and Development Support Scheme is intended to provide financial contributions towards learning and development for the non-regulated adult social care workforce.
Eligible employers can claim funding for the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate on behalf of eligible care staff for up to £1540 per qualification.
Funding is currently available for eligible courses and qualifications that have been both paid for between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 (inclusive).
Please refer to the Learning and Development Support Scheme for further information and guidance on funding.
How is this qualification assessed?
Why choose RoSPA Qualifications?
A legacy of excellence, trusted standards and comprehensive support
RoSPA Qualifications is a leading UK awarding organisation (AO) for care sector qualifications, proudly recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). As an integral part of the RoSPA charity, this AO operates with a dedicated team committed to furthering RoSPA's mission.
Every qualification offered is part of the government's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), ensuring they meet stringent standards and are widely recognised.
Ready to take the next step?
RoSPA has two dedicated Qualification Centres ready to deliver the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate to your staff. Simply complete our short form to receive all the details about our Qualification Centres and how to get started.