This comprehensive course equips aspiring and practising adult care workers with a clear understanding of their role, scope, and professional responsibilities within health and social care settings. Through a mix of theory, case studies, and practical exercises, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, person-centred support to adults with diverse needs.

Key Topics & Modules:

Defining the Role

Explore the purpose and boundaries of the adult care worker role

Understand professional values, ethics, and codes of conduct

Person-Centred Practice

Apply principles of dignity, respect, and choice in everyday care

Tailor support plans to individual preferences, strengths, and life goals

Safe Support for Daily Living

Master best practices for personal care, mobility assistance, and nutrition

Use manual-handling techniques and adaptive aids to promote independence

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Conduct dynamic risk assessments and implement control measures

Follow infection-control protocols and emergency response procedures

Safeguarding & Rights

Recognise signs of abuse, neglect, or self-neglect and respond appropriately

Champion the human rights and legal protections of service users

Communication & Record-Keeping

Employ effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication strategies

Maintain accurate care records, incident logs, and handover reports

Teamwork & Multidisciplinary Working

Coordinate with nurses, social workers, therapists, and families

Participate in care reviews, team meetings, and shared decision-making

Reflective Practice & Professional Development

Use models of reflection (e.g., Gibbs) to evaluate and improve your practice

Build a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio to sustain growth

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Articulate the scope and boundaries of an adult care worker’s role.

Deliver safe, ethical, and compassionate support tailored to individual needs.

Identify and manage health and safety risks in care environments.

Safeguard vulnerable adults and uphold their rights at all times.

Communicate clearly with service users, colleagues, and external partners.

Reflect on your practice and plan targeted professional development.

Equip yourself with the expertise and confidence to excel as an adult care worker—providing high-quality, person-centred care that enhances wellbeing and independence.