Care Certificate Standards Fundamentals!

Master core care standards, from safeguarding to communication, and boost your confidence in delivering person-centred support.

Course Overview:This online course covers the fundamental standards expected in health and social care, designed to help you build a solid understanding of your role and responsibilities. From safeguarding both children and adults to effective communication, health and safety, and maintaining dignity, this course keeps things clear, relevant, and useful—without the waffle. It’s tailored for those who want to develop a strong knowledge base to work more confidently in care environments.

Whether you're just getting into care or brushing up on the essentials, the modules are structured to help you grow your awareness of what’s expected and how to apply it sensibly. Topics include infection prevention, personal development, duty of care, and the vital importance of person-centred support. All of it is accessible online, jargon-light, and built around the kind of content you actually need to know—not what someone thinks looks good in a brochure.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand your responsibilities within a care support role.
• Apply person-centred approaches in daily care routines.
• Recognise signs of abuse and take appropriate safeguarding action.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene in care settings.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and teams.
• Protect personal information and maintain confidentiality.

Who is this Course For:

• New care workers starting in health or social care roles.
• Support workers seeking structured knowledge on care essentials.
• Volunteers in residential or community-based care settings.
• Professionals shifting careers into the care sector.
• Anyone working with vulnerable children or adults.
• Family carers wanting formal knowledge of care standards.
• Employers onboarding new staff in care-related positions.
• Individuals interested in foundational training before advanced courses.

Career Path :

• Care Assistant – £20,000 per year
• Support Worker – £21,000 per year
• Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – £22,500 per year
• Mental Health Support Worker – £23,000 per year
• Residential Care Worker – £21,500 per year
• Community Care Worker – £22,000 per year