• Health and Social Care Initial Assessment

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  • A - About Me

  • For Level 1, you do not need to be working or volunteering to join this course. However, ELATT strongly recommends gaining volunteer experience in a health and social care setting while you study, as this will support your assignments and help you apply your learning in practice.

    For Level 2, you must complete at least 40 hours in a real health and social care setting. This is a compulsory requirement.

    For Level 3, at least 80 hours. This must be for at least 8 hours each week, ideally across two or more days. This is a compulsory requirement. 

  • Are you able to commit to this?*
  • Do you currently work or volunteer in a health and social care setting?*
  • What is your highest qualification in English?*
  • What is your highest qualification in Maths?*
  • What is your highest qualification in IT?*
  • Do you hold any health and social care qualifications already?*
  • Do you hold a current enhanced DBS?*
  • When are you available to start paid employment?*

  • Initial Assessment - Instructions for learners

    • Complete this test ON YOUR OWN, without using a dictionary or phone. 
    • This assessment has three sections. Please complete all sections. 
    • Read each question carefully before answering. 
    • Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided. 
    • Do not worry if you find some questions difficult — this helps us understand how to support you. 

     

  • B - Understanding a Health and Social Care Setting

    Read each question and circle or write the letter of the best answer
  • B1. What does a care worker do?
  • B2. Which of the following is an example of personal care?
  • B3. Who is a 'service user' in health and social care?
  • B4. What does 'confidentiality' mean in health and social care?

  • B5. A client tells you they feel unwell while you are supporting them.

  • B.6 You are supporting a resident in a care home.  They do not want help getting dressed, but you believe they need support.

  • C - Reading Comprehension

    Read the passage below carefully, then answer the questions

  • Care That Puts People First  


    Hamida is a care assistant who works for a home care agency. Every day, she visits elderly clients in their own homes to help with personal care, preparing meals, and making sure they are comfortable and safe. Hamida always rings the doorbell and waits to be invited in before entering. She speaks in a calm, friendly voice and respects each person's choices - for example, asking what they would like to wear or eat. Hamida listens carefully when clients talk and never rushes them. Her manager says that Hamida is a great example of person-centred care. 
    Person-centred care means putting the needs, wishes, and feelings of the individual at the heart of everything you do. It is one of the most important values in health and social care.  rewarding career. 

  • D - Writing

  • Instructions

    • Choose ONE of the topics below and
      write a short essay (200 words).
    • Try to use full sentences, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
    • You will be assessed on the clarity of your ideas, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and paragraph organisation.
  • I am going to write about:
  • Should be Empty: