Domiciliary Care Support Worker

Course Overview

The Domiciliary Care Support Worker course provides learners with essential knowledge of home-based care services and the responsibilities involved in supporting individuals within their own homes. The course introduces the key principles of domiciliary care, focusing on providing compassionate, safe, and professional care for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities.

This course helps learners understand the role of care workers in supporting the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of individuals receiving care at home.

This course is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in health and social care or those currently working in domiciliary care services.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the role and responsibilities of a domiciliary care support worker

Provide effective support to individuals in their own homes

Understand person-centred care and communication techniques

Identify safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care

Understand health, safety, and hygiene practices in home care environments

Support individuals with daily living activities and personal care

Course Aims

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required to:

• Provide safe and effective domiciliary care services
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing of individuals receiving care
• Understand safeguarding and ethical responsibilities in care settings
• Develop communication and support skills for working with vulnerable individuals

(Course modules and structure may vary depending on the training provider.)

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Aspiring domiciliary care workers
• Health and social care assistants
• Home care support workers
• Caregivers supporting elderly or vulnerable individuals
• Anyone interested in developing a career in care services

No prior experience is required.

Course Content / Units

Introduction to Domiciliary Care Services

Roles and Responsibilities of Care Support Workers

Person-Centred Care and Communication

Safeguarding and Duty of Care

Health, Safety, and Hygiene in Home Care

Supporting Daily Living Activities

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through an online learning platform including interactive modules, professional voice-over instruction, and structured learning materials. Learners can access the training anytime using laptops, tablets, or smartphones and study at their own pace.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted through an online examination at the end of the course. The assessment typically includes:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Knowledge-based assessments
• Instant automated marking

Learners can retake the assessment if required, with no limit on the number of attempts.

Progression Opportunities

Successful learners may progress to:

• Domiciliary care worker roles
• Healthcare assistant positions
• Care coordinator roles
• Further qualifications in health and social care

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a recognised Domiciliary Care Support Worker certificate demonstrating their understanding of home-based care and support services.

• CPD Accredited Certification
• Instant digital certificate upon completion
• Optional printed certificate available by post
• Certification suitable for professional development

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