Advance your knowledge in health and social care services confidently online.
Overview
Health and social care is more than policies and paperwork—it’s about people. This CPD-certified diploma provides detailed insight into working within this vital sector. Whether you're new to the field or enhancing your current knowledge, this course helps you navigate roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations with confidence.
Explore health frameworks, care delivery models, safeguarding protocols and effective communication strategies. You’ll develop the theoretical backbone needed for work in various care settings while keeping pace with current legislation.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the structure and purpose of health care systems.
- Identify responsibilities and boundaries in health and care roles.
- Explore ethical issues and safeguarding in care delivery.
- Learn effective communication within health and social care.
- Examine legislation affecting service users and providers.
- Analyse person-centred approaches in different care contexts.
Who is this Course For
- Individuals exploring careers in health and care sectors.
- Care assistants aiming to build a formal knowledge base.
- Volunteers in health and social support organisations.
- School leavers seeking entry into care work.
- Professionals moving towards care administration roles.
- HR teams managing care-based staff development.
- Anyone supporting vulnerable individuals or groups.
- Those looking for CPD-recognised qualification online.
Career Path
- Care Support Worker – £19,000–£24,000
- Health Care Assistant – £20,000–£26,000
- Social Services Assistant – £22,000–£28,000
- Care Coordinator – £23,000–£30,000
- Residential Care Officer – £24,000–£32,000
- Community Support Officer – £21,000–£29,000
