Domiciliary Care Support Worker Online Course
Train as a Domiciliary Care Support Worker and gain skills to support individuals with learning disabilities in home settings.
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About this event
The Domiciliary Care Support Worker course is a comprehensive, career-focused training program designed for individuals who are passionate about delivering person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities in a home or community setting. This course covers everything from essential health and safety practices to specialist knowledge in mental health, medication handling, infection control, and conflict resolution.
You'll learn practical, evidence-based care strategies aligned with CSTF (Core Skills Training Framework) and current best practices in the social care sector. Whether you're a newcomer to the care profession or seeking to formalize your experience with a recognized qualification, this course empowers you with the tools, insights, and skills to provide high-quality domiciliary support with empathy, respect, and professionalism.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core responsibilities of a domiciliary care support worker.
- Apply safe practices in infection prevention and personal hygiene care.
- Support individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities.
- Administer medication following current regulations and safety protocols.
- Respond to conflicts and emergencies with confidence and skill.
- Promote dignity, independence, and mental wellbeing in care recipients.
Course Link: Domiciliary Care Support Worker
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Domiciliary Care
- Understand the principles of home-based personal and social care
- Explore responsibilities, ethics, and legal frameworks for care workers
- Learn about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Recognize the importance of person-centred care planning
Module 02: Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers
- Apply risk assessment techniques in home and community care settings
- Safe moving and handling of people with physical disabilities
- Implement COSHH regulations and fire safety awareness
- Accident prevention, PPE use, and safe waste disposal
Module 03: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control
- Understanding infection transmission in domiciliary care environments
- Hand hygiene techniques, PPE application, and decontamination practices
- Isolation procedures and respiratory hygiene protocols
- Adhering to local and national infection control guidelines
Module 04: CSTF Resuscitation - Basic Life Support
- Learn CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in emergencies
- Recovery position and primary assessment (DRABC)
- Incident reporting after emergency care is given
Module 05: Medication Management and Administration
- Understand medication categories, side effects, and dosage safety
- Maintain medication administration records (MAR charts) accurately
- Controlled drugs: storage, documentation, and safe handling
- Legal responsibilities and consent protocols in medication delivery
Module 06: CSTF Information Governance
- Understand confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection in care
- Principles of secure record-keeping and data sharing
- Roles and responsibilities in managing sensitive client information
- Cybersecurity basics and protecting digital care records
Module 07: CSTF Conflict Resolution
- Managing challenging behaviours in home care settings
- Techniques to de-escalate conflicts and reduce aggression
- Communication strategies that foster respect and cooperation
- Legal considerations and documenting incidents
Module 08: Mental Health Care
- Identify common mental health issues affecting care clients
- Techniques to support emotional wellbeing and resilience
- Delivering trauma-informed care with empathy and respect
- Supporting clients with dual diagnoses (e.g., LD and MH conditions)
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Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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