The Care Certificate
The Care Certificate, developed by Skills for Care, equips care workers with the fundamental
skills, knowledge and behaviours required to provide compassionate and high-quality care and
support. This foundational programme ensures that all new healthcare and adult social care
workers receive the necessary training, supervision and assessment before they start their roles
independently.
As the UK’s only video-based training provider endorsed by Skills for Care, CareTutor proudly
offers a multimedia approach to achieving the Care Certificate. This ensures that your staff are
prepared to provide the best possible care right from the start.
The Care Certificate - what you need to know
- The Care Certificate is an identified set of standards that all health and social care workers must adhere to in their daily professional roles. It is specifically designed for the non-regulated workforce to ensure that all caregivers begin their roles with a consistent foundation of knowledge and skills.
- Regulated staff, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists, gain similar skills and knowledge through their professional training and therefore are not required to obtain the certificate.
- The Care Certificate assures both employers and recipients of care that every health or social care worker has completed rigorous, standardised training. This provides confidence that the standard of care across the sector within the UK is regulated to the same level of high quality.
The Care Certificate Standards
The Care Certificate comprises 15 essential standards, developed by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health. These standards form a comprehensive induction for those new to the care sector.
The standards address key components of health and social care, focusing on safe and effective practices. The integration of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and workplace assessments ensures that care workers are thoroughly prepared for their duties.
Completion of all 15 standards is mandatory, as it verifies that a care worker is fully competent in their ability to provide high-quality care.
The 15 standards are:
1. Understand Your Role
This standard helps workers understand their responsibilities and the limits of their role within the workplace.
2. Your Personal Development
Focuses on the importance of continual personal development and learning, encouraging workers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
3. Duty of Care
Addresses the legal and moral obligations to act in the best interests of those they care for, including how to handle dilemmas and complaints.
4. Equality and Diversity
Teaches the principles of treating all individuals with fairness and respect, recognising and supporting diversity within the care environment.
5. Work in a Person Centred Way
Emphasises the importance of seeing care and support as a partnership with the individual, respecting their rights and personal beliefs.
6. Communication
Covers effective communication techniques and how to handle various communication barriers in care settings.
7. Privacy and Dignity
Highlights the need to treat all individuals with dignity and respect and maintain their privacy at all times.
8. Fluids and Nutrition
Ensures caregivers understand the importance of proper hydration and nutrition and their role in maintaining wellbeing.
9. Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities
Provides essential knowledge about different conditions and how they affect individuals, fostering a better understanding and support strategy.
10. Safeguarding Adults
Educates on protecting vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm or abuse, outlining the legal and ethical responsibilities of caregivers.
11. Safeguarding Children
Focuses on the ways to protect children in the care environment, recognising signs of child abuse and the actions required to safeguard them.
12. Basic Life Support
Teaches basic life-saving procedures, including CPR, to use in emergencies until professional help arrives.
13. Health and Safety
Covers the essentials of health and safety practices in the workplace to prevent and respond to accidents and illnesses.
14. Handling Information
Provides guidelines on how to record, store and share information securely in compliance with data protection laws.
15. Infection Prevention and Control
Focuses on preventing and controlling infections, a critical aspect of providing care and ensuring the safety of both workers and those they care for.
Skills for Care Resources (click to download)
- Assessment Tool
- Framework Assessor Document
- CIS & QCF Mapping
- Care Certificate PDF
- Care Certificate Standards
- Questions and Answers
- Care Certificate Word Template
- Care Certificate Workbook 1-5
- Care Certificate Workbook 6-10
- Care Certificate Workbook 11-15
- Care Certificate Workbook Progress log, Mapping and Sign-off
We offer our video-based courses via our eLearning portal so care staff can complete their training anytime, anywhere.
Our courses deliver structured in-house training at lower cost and greater convenience than provided by external trainers (though external trainers also find it useful to enhance their own training delivery). They are also more realistic and engaging than text-based online courses.
- To find out which Care Certificate courses are required for Care Home (residential) staff, click here
- To find out which Care Certificate courses are required for Home Care (domiciliary) staff, click here
For classroom or group-based training, we recommend our DVD solutions from BVS Training.
To meet the training requirements of the Care Certificate, we have two tailored bundles covering all 15 Standards – or alternatively, training can be purchased for each Standard on it’s own. These bundles contain all of the materials you need to provide training to cover the Care Certificate and offer big savings on individual product prices!
- For Care Home staff we have the Care Certificate Care Home Induction Package
- For Home Care (Domiciliary) staff we have the Care Certificate Home Care Induction Package
Why Choose Our Care Certificate Courses?
At CareTutor, we are passionate about making learning engaging and impactful. That’s why our courses utilise an interactive video-based format that includes animated and live-action scenarios filmed in real social care environments. Bringing realistic situations to life enhances comprehension and significantly improves memory retention, which leads to more effective practical application in real-world situations.
Accessibility is key to our training strategy. Through our eLearning portal, we offer flexible training options that allow care staff to learn at their convenience – anytime, anywhere and at their own pace.
Our courses cover all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, ensuring that each one is explored in depth for complete understanding and mastery. Every course is CPD-accredited and endorsed by Skills for Care, underlining our commitment to maintaining the highest standards and quality in care education.
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With over two decades of experience in training within the care sector, CareTutor stands out as a provider of some of the best instruction available. When your staff train with us, they will be well-prepared to make a positive impact in their roles.
Get Started With Confidence
Choose CareTutor and give your staff the advantage of an accredited, engaging and effective training experience.
Your staff will:
- Provide compassionate and high-quality care.
- Understand and implement effective health and safety practices.
- Support individuals with diverse needs with respect and dignity.
- Engage with critical topics such as safeguarding, mental health and dementia care.
FAQs
How Long Does the Care Certificate Take to Complete?
Typically, a full-time member of staff can expect to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks. HoweTver, the duration can vary based on several factors.
These include the number of hours the learner dedicates to training, the teaching methods employed, the learner’s previous educational experiences, the resources available, opportunities for practical assessment and the availability of assessors.
How Do I Get a NHS Care Certificate?
How Much Does a Care Certificate Cost?
At CareTutor, obtaining the Care Certificate is part of our Unlimited Subscription plan. This subscription is priced per user on an annual basis, allowing unlimited access to all our 70+ CPD-accredited, Skills for Care-endorsed health and social care courses. This not only covers all necessary areas of the Care Certificate but also gives your team the flexibility to explore a wide range of additional courses to enhance their skills and knowledge further.
Additionally, we offer a Bulk Buying Incentive with our Unlimited Subscription. This means the more staff members you sign up, the lower the cost per user, making it a cost-effective solution for larger teams needing comprehensive training.
You can get more information about our pricing here.
Is a Care Certificate Equivalent to NVQ?
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