Understanding and Delivering Person-Centred Support.
This CPD-accredited awareness course gives care workers and support workers a clear, practical understanding of care planning and what effective, person-centred care planning looks like in UK care settings.
Learners will explore the purpose of care plans, how legislation and capacity frameworks influence practice across the UK, and how to use care plans in day-to-day support to promote dignity, safety, consistency and independence.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of care planning and how it supports safe, consistent and person-centred care.
- Identify the key components of a care plan, including goals, risks, interventions and review arrangements.
- Describe how UK capacity legislation applies to care planning and decision-making.
- Apply person-centred principles when contributing to or following a care plan.
- Set and support SMART goals that reflect what matters to the individual.
- Communicate effectively, record factual observations, and understand when care plans should be reviewed or escalated.
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Care Planning
- What a care plan is and why it is central to safe, coordinated care
- The core components of a care plan (needs, goals, interventions, risks, communication, mobility, nutrition and review processes)
- Person-centred care and involving individuals in planning and decision-making
- UK legal frameworks that influence care planning, including capacity legislation and safeguarding duties
- Goal setting using the SMART approach
- Effective communication in care planning conversations
- The importance of regular review and keeping care plans accurate and up to date
- Digital care planning systems and secure record keeping
- Practical scenarios demonstrating good and poor communication
- Short narrated videos, interactive tasks (sorting, matching, case scenarios) and realistic care examples
- Final knowledge check and CPD-accredited certificate (pass mark 80%)
Approx. 40 to 60 minutes, including interactive tasks, video scenarios and knowledge checks.
This course supports:
- Person-centred, dignified care planning across care homes, home care and supported living
- Lawful decision-making in line with UK capacity legislation
- Consistent, safe care delivery through clear, structured planning
- Accurate documentation and timely review of changing needs
- Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
- Safe practice suitable for induction, refresher training and ongoing CPD in adult social care
Hugh Asher, BSc (Hons), MSc (Merit), PhD (Applied Social Science)
As a course consultant, Hugh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His extensive background in working with individuals with diverse needs, combined with his passion for utilising nature as a therapeutic tool, allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to learners.
Participants in the courses “Caring for People with Autism”, “Supporting People with Learning Disabilities”, “Mental Health Awareness” and “Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities” can expect to gain valuable skills and understanding in providing effective care and support.
