The Support Worker – Essential Skills course is designed to provide learners with the core knowledge and practical understanding required to work effectively in support and care roles. The course focuses on communication, professionalism, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches to delivering high-quality care and support.
This programme helps learners build confidence and competence in essential support-worker responsibilities across health and social care settings.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
• Aspiring support workers
• Health and social care assistants
• Care and support staff
• Individuals new to support roles
• Anyone seeking core care and support skills
Why Essential Skills Matter
Support workers play a vital role in improving quality of life for individuals receiving care. Strong essential skills help ensure safety, dignity, respect, and effective communication in daily support work.
This course supports learners in understanding expectations, responsibilities, and best practices within support-worker roles.
Course Content
The course covers key topics, including:
• Understanding the role of a support worker
• Communication skills in care settings
• Person-centred care principles
• Safeguarding adults and children
• Duty of care and professionalism
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Working effectively as part of a team
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will:
• Understand core responsibilities of support workers
• Communicate effectively with individuals and teams
• Apply person-centred support approaches
• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Maintain professional and ethical standards
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate supports professional development and entry into support and care roles.
Important Notes
This course is educational in nature and does not replace organisation-specific training, workplace assessments, or statutory requirements.
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£120.00
