Care certificate
The Care Certificate is the start of the career journey for new healthcare assistants and social care support workers and is only one element of the training and education that will make them ready to practice within their specific sector. Although the Care Certificate is designed for new staff, new to care and offers this group of staff their first step on their career ladder, it is also offers opportunities for existing staff to refresh or improve their knowledge.
For more information on the Care Certificate, timeframes to complete and resources available to you, please see Skills for care Care Certificate.