Understanding your Role in Care
Access Duration - 365 Days
Approved By CPD
Guided Learning Hours (01)
Course Material
Number of Modules 07
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136 STUDENTS
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What Will I Learn?
To understand social care principles and their impact on individuals, families, and communities effectively.
To build positive relationships with service users, colleagues, and partners while maintaining professionalism.
To follow agreed ways of working, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
To stay up-to-date, work in partnership, and resolve conflicts constructively for better care outcomes.
Course Overview
Understanding Your Role in Care: A Foundation for a Career in Social Care
If you’ve ever considered a career in social care, this course will help you grasp the essential aspects of the role. Social care involves supporting individuals, whether children or adults, and comes with significant responsibility. Understanding your Role in Care introduces you to the core principles of providing care that improves people’s quality of life. Whether you’re new to the field or have some experience, this course offers a solid foundation to approach your role with dedication and professionalism. It also covers key policies and procedures, ensuring you’re well-prepared to meet the demands of the sector.
Throughout the course, you’ll explore key modules designed to give you a thorough understanding of a social care worker’s responsibilities. You’ll learn about current trends and policies, equipping you with the knowledge to work confidently in the care sector. As a CPD-certified programme, it highlights your commitment to professional development, making you a strong candidate for roles in social care. By the end, you’ll have the practical skills to work effectively within a team, ensuring you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This course is your stepping stone to a rewarding career in care.
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- Comprehensive Video Training
- 12 Months Access to the Online Learning Portal
- Blended Learning Experience & Virtual Group Discussions
- Special Discounts and Benefits on Future Purchases
- Flexibility & Convenience at Your Fingertips
- Access Duration
- Who is this Course for?
- Entry Requirement
- Method of Assessment
- Certification
- Awarding Bodies
- Career Path & Progression
This is a self-paced course, meaning you can learn at your own speed. While some learners may take up to a year to complete the program, dedicated individuals can potentially finish in a much shorter timeframe. Regardless of how quickly you progress, you'll benefit from 12 months of unlimited support to ensure your success.
This course is recommended for,
- Care Workers
- Social Workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Support Workers
- Nursery Practitioners
- Mental Health Workers
- Community Support Officers
- Youth Workers
- Rehabilitation Assistants
- Learners should be over the age of 16, and have a basic understanding of English, ICT and numeracy.
- A sound educational background is recommended
To successfully qualify in the course ‘Understanding your Role in Care,’ learners must complete an online test. This test is automatically marked, providing you with an instant grade and confirmation of whether you have passed.
Pass Mark: 70%
Special Note:
You are given 3 attempts at each module. If a module is failed on the third attempt, it will become locked and you need to contact us for the module to be unlocked again. You are only permitted up to 3 extra attempts per course. Learners can take the exam up to 3 times, and if not successful, should repay the course fee and start again.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Understanding Your Role in Care Certificate by CPD.
CPD
CPD is a respected awarding body in the United Kingdom, known for maintaining high standards in education. Focused on improving proficiency and personal skills, CPD aids in the development of learners' abilities. Through its practical and academic qualifications, CPD helps individuals re-skill or up-skill, ensuring they stay competitive in their industries. With a commitment to quality education, CPD supports learners in reaching their personal and professional goals.
Building Your Career Pathway in Care
The care sector offers a dynamic and evolving career pathway, where each step forward brings new opportunities for growth and impact. Starting with foundational knowledge from the Understanding your Role in Care course, learners can progress into more specialised and senior roles with experience and additional qualifications. Whether you aim to work directly with individuals, manage teams, or coordinate care services, the sector provides diverse avenues to develop your skills and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Here are some career opportunities learners can pursue with experience and qualifications, along with the approximate average UK salary per annum:
- Social Worker – £35,000
- Domiciliary Care Manager - £35,000
- Care Coordinator - £30,000
- Senior Care Worker - £28,000
- Support Worker (Specialist) £25,000
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - £23,000
Sneak Peek
Course Curriculum
| 1: The course structure | |||
| 2: Understanding social care | |||
| 3: Relationships | |||
| 4: Agreed ways of working | |||
| 5: Keeping up-to-date | |||
| 6: Working in partnership | |||
| 7: Resolving conflicts |
FAQ's
This course introduces foundational principles of social care, equipping learners with essential knowledge and skills.
Consider pursuing additional qualifications or specialised roles in social care for continued professional development.
Learners will gain skills in compliance, effective communication, teamwork, and understanding core social care principles.
The knowledge is crucial for delivering effective care, enhancing individual well-being, and ensuring professional practice.
Yes, it is conducted online. Online learning offers flexibility, accessibility, and convenient access to resources.
Kiran Mason
I work in social care but taking this gave me a better understanding of my role in care and how to ensure patients receive the best quality care so that they can lead happier and healthier lives.