Course Overview
The Support Worker – Essential Skills course provides learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to work effectively within the health and social care sector. This extensive 21-course bundle introduces key care principles, safeguarding practices, mental health awareness, and essential support techniques for assisting vulnerable individuals.
The programme covers important topics such as person-centred care, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, autism awareness, dementia care, mental health awareness, and end-of-life support. Learners will also gain practical knowledge of medication administration, risk management, and manual handling to ensure safe and professional care practices.
This course also includes specialised training in paediatric first aid, emergency first aid, and workplace health and safety to help learners respond confidently to emergency situations. By completing this programme, learners will develop the knowledge and competencies required to provide high-quality care and support across a wide range of healthcare and community settings.
By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a support worker in health and social care settings
Apply person-centred care techniques to support individuals effectively
Identify different mental health conditions and understand their causes and symptoms
Provide support to individuals with autism, dementia, epilepsy, and substance misuse issues
Understand safeguarding procedures for protecting children and vulnerable adults
Administer medication safely and manage medicines in accordance with regulations
Provide compassionate care for individuals in end-of-life situations
Respond to paediatric first aid emergencies and perform basic life-saving procedures
Maintain safe working environments through health and safety practices
Apply manual handling techniques to reduce the risk of workplace injury
Course Aims
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to:
This course is suitable for:
No prior experience is required to enrol in this course.
Understanding Roles in Health and Social Care
Person-Centred Care
Community Support Worker
Adult Support Worker
Child Safeguarding
Adult Safeguarding
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Autism Awareness
Dementia Awareness
End of Life Care
Epilepsy Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Personal Development in Social Care
Duty of Care
Risk Management in Health & Social Care
Manual Handling
Safe Handling of Medicines
Paediatric First Aid
Emergency First Aid at Work
Health and Safety in the Workplace
The course is delivered through an interactive online learning platform with expert-led modules and audio voiceover guidance. Learners can study at their own pace using laptops, tablets, or smartphones, making the training flexible and accessible for busy professionals.
At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment to evaluate their understanding of the course material. The assessment is automatically marked, providing instant results. If required, learners can retake the final exam multiple times at no additional cost.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive an accredited digital certificate confirming their achievement in the Support Worker – Essential Skills training programme. A printed certificate can also be requested and delivered by post. This certification demonstrates professional knowledge and readiness to work in health and social care roles.
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Easy to follow and relevant information. Option to re-do quizzes was great too.
4 months agoGot way more than I expected with this course. Extremely detailed. You're able to engage in the modules as much or as little as your time availability. I highly recommend.
4 months agoThe course was very in-depth, informative and covered quite a wide variety of subjects.
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