Alternative to Home Care 1 and Home Care 2 (Support Worker Focus)
This course is designed for support workers and team leaders working in supported living. It is an alternative to our Home Care 1 and Home Care 2 courses, with content tailored to tenancy-based support and the day-to-day responsibilities of support workers. Learners will explore how supported living differs from domiciliary and residential care, and what “support, not take over” looks like in practice.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and principles of supported living, and how it differs from other care models.
- Describe the role and responsibilities of support workers and team leaders in supported living services.
- Apply person-centred values and effective communication to build trust and positive relationships.
- Promote wellbeing, inclusion, independence, and positive risk taking in day-to-day support.
- Protect privacy, dignity, and safety, and work in partnership using support plans.
- Record and report concerns appropriately, including safeguarding and escalation.
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for 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 The Role of the Support Worker in Supported Living
- What supported living means, including tenancy, rights, choice, control, and independence
- Person-centred support and avoiding task-focused practice
- Professional responsibilities, including safeguarding, confidentiality, boundaries, and whistleblowing
- Promoting wellbeing and inclusion, and recognising poor practice that restricts quality of life
- Choice, rights, and positive risk taking, including applying key legislation in day-to-day practice
- Privacy, dignity, and safety in a person’s own home environment
- Partnership working and using support plans to guide consistent, high-quality support
- Equality, diversity, inclusion, and reflective practice
- Animated scenarios, interactive activities, and knowledge checks throughout
Approx. 45 to 60 minutes, including interactive tasks, short scenarios, and knowledge checks.
This course supports good practice expectations across UK health and social care, including:
- Person-centred care, dignity and respect, and safeguarding
- Safe practice, clear communication, and accurate record keeping
- Supporting independence, inclusion, and choice within a rights-based approach
- Suitable for induction or refresher training in supported living services, including senior support roles and team leaders
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.
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