Working as an Adult Support Worker means more than just providing assistance—it’s about offering dignity, patience, and understanding to those navigating life with added challenges. Whether supporting individuals with physical needs, learning differences, or mental health conditions, your role makes a genuine difference. This online course offers a structured way to learn the essentials—no uniform, no rota, just high-quality theory you can access on your own time.
Perfect for those looking to enter adult care or reinforce existing knowledge, the course explores responsibilities, communication techniques, safeguarding, risk awareness, and the legal frameworks relevant to adult support roles. It’s CPD accredited, fully online, and packed with material that’s useful, digestible, and actually relevant. Whether you’re looking to explore a new job path or build confidence in your current role, this course is here to support you—quietly, efficiently, and without sending you anywhere near a classroom.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core responsibilities of an adult support worker
- Learn how to support individuals with dignity and respect
- Explore communication strategies tailored to adult care settings
- Identify safeguarding duties and reporting procedures
- Gain knowledge of health, safety and risk awareness in care
- Study relevant laws and ethical duties within the sector
Who is this Course For?
- Aspiring adult support workers wanting to enter care roles
- Carers looking to formalise their support knowledge online
- Volunteers supporting vulnerable adults in the community
- Family members caring for adult relatives at home
- Health and social care staff wanting to upskill remotely
- Individuals preparing for entry-level adult care positions
- People working in supported living or residential homes
- Career changers exploring adult support worker opportunities
Career Path
Explore roles typically connected with this course, along with average UK salaries:
- Adult Support Worker – £21,000 per year
- Care Assistant – £20,500 per year
- Residential Support Worker – £22,000 per year
- Mental Health Support Worker – £23,500 per year
- Community Care Worker – £21,500 per year
- Home Support Worker – £20,000 per year
