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Certificate for Well-being and Activity Provision in Care (RQF)


Delivered in partnership with Durham Learn, the Level 2 Certificate for Well-being and Activity Provision in Care is a qualification designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the well-being and engagement of individuals in care settings. This certificate focuses on the importance of promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as the provision of meaningful and stimulating activities for individuals in need of care and support.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be aged 16 or over to enrol on the course.

Who the course is for?

This course is aimed at individuals who work in or are aspiring to work in roles within the health and social care sector, particularly those involved in supporting the well-being of individuals in care settings such as residential homes, nursing homes, day centres, or other care facilities.

Learning Method 

This course will be delivered online over 12 weeks. 

What you will learn

  • Health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
  • Causes and Spread of Infection
  • Safeguarding and protection in care settings
  • Communication in care settings
  • Handling Information in care settings
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Understanding the benefits of engaging activities in social care
  • Understanding the delivery of activities in social care
  • Prepare individuals for healthcare activities
  • Promoting wellbeing of individuals and groups through wellbeing activities
  • Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Course Benefits 

The course will help increase individual workers' knowledge and skills in planning, carrying out and evaluating activities, thereby enhancing the quality of care that service users experience.
Staff who have the necessary skills to organise and facilitate structured activities will be an asset to any care home.

Progression Opportunities

By undertaking this programme, candidates will be able to further their own continuous professional development, which may improve their career prospects, or progress on to further qualifications such as courses in health and social care or related subjects.

How to Book 

 To express and interest in this course please complete Certificate for Well-being and Activity Provision in Care (RQF) and we will contact you when the next cohort enrolment commences. 

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