Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate: September 2024 What is the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate? • The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is a new qualification which has been developed from the Care Certificate standards, it is accredited, portable and requires assessment of skills. • The qualification is open to all eligible non-regulated care staff, aged 19+. This will not replace the Care Certificate standards, but knowledge gained from new starter induction may be used towards gaining the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate via recognition of prior learning. Why should I enrol my staff onto the qualification? • Developed from the Care Certificate standards, the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification has been designed to ensure people in care roles have the most up to date knowledge and baseline skills required to support people well and succeed in their roles. • The qualification provides the key knowledge and skills required for the ‘New to Care’ role in the Care Workforce Pathway, employers may therefore decide it is appropriate for a new care worker to complete the qualification alongside employer specific induction and mandatory training. • For those who may have been in the sector for several years and deserve to be acknowledged for the skilled care they provide, the qualification will also provide a route for them to gain a recognised qualification. • Investing in training and supporting staff to develop their careers will act as an incentive for people to join, develop, and stay in the workforce.