Adult Social Care

Are you interested in Adult Social Care?

Luton Adult Learning are running a project with Health Education to support learners to gain Level 1 and Level 2 award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care. This will equip learners with the knowledge needed to enter adult social care work. Upon completion of each level, you will be awarded a certificate from City & Guilds. Both levels will progress your IT and presentation skills.

For those successful learners, you will have the opportunity to meet with Luton Borough Council and local employers, which could lead to a job opportunity or a volunteering role. You will be supported in class along with both one to one support and drop in sessions. We also invite guests, including LBC managers, who will talk with you about working in Adult Social Care.

Level 1 Adult Social Care will run every 8-10 weeks with Level 2 following this. If you are interested and want to know more please call us on 01582 490033 and ask for Amanda or Julie, or email Julie.Marshall@lutonacl.ac.uk or Amanda.Bunnage@lutonacl.ac.uk.

We offer taster sessions for our Adult Social Care courses. Check out our Find a Course page to see available dates. Take a look the courses on this Information Sheet to decide which is the right one for you.

Diploma in Adult Social Care (Adults)

This is offered at Level 2 and Level 3. These qualifications are suitable for anyone who has knowledge and skills in the Adult Social Care workforce. They may be care assistants, key workers, support workers, healthcare assistants or personal assistants. Following taught sessions or tutorials the teacher/assessor will arrange visits to the workplace to observe practice and offer support as required. During the course an e-portfolio of work will be built demonstrating ability and knowledge. Before enrolling on this course you require a placement of a minimum of 9 hours per week in a care setting.

Learners receiving any of the benefits below may be eligible for fee remission/reduction, dependent upon employment status and course funding. Evidence will be required in the form of:

• Council Tax Benefit

• Disability Allowance/Personal Independence Payment

• Employment Support Allowance (ESA)

• Housing Benefit

• Incapacity Benefit

• Income Support

• Jobseeker's Allowance

• Pension Guarantee Credit

• Universal Credit

Learners who are employed or self-employed and earn less than £20,319 annual gross salary may also qualify for a concession/remission.

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