Effective induction is one of the most important investments any care provider can make and ensuring that new staff understand the principles of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care is essential.

At Social Care Skills, we are pleased to offer the Care Certificate E-Learning Programme through our Video E-Learning Platform, providing a flexible, affordable, and accessible way for organisations and individuals to complete the knowledge requirements of the nationally recognised Care Certificate.

What is the Care Certificate?

The Care Certificate is a nationally agreed set of standards that outlines the knowledge, skills, and behaviours expected of health and social care support workers before they can work independently.

Developed by Skills for Care, Skills for Health, and the NHS, the Care Certificate helps ensure that care professionals have a consistent foundation of learning and understand their responsibilities in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Our online programme covers the knowledge components of all Care Certificate standards. To achieve full Care Certificate compliance, employers must also assess and evidence competence in practice within the workplace.

Flexible Learning That Fits Around Work

The Social Care Skills Care Certificate programme has been designed to support both learners and employers by providing complete flexibility.

Delivered through our Video E-Learning Platform, learners can access the training at any time, from any location, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This allows staff to progress through the modules at their own pace and fit learning around work commitments, shift patterns, and personal responsibilities.

Immediate enrolment means staff can begin learning straight away, helping organisations streamline induction processes and support workforce development from day one.

Course Content

The programme consists of seventeen interactive modules covering all core knowledge areas required by the Care Certificate:

• Understanding Your Role in Care
• Your Personal Development
• Duty of Care
• Equality and Diversity
• Working in a Person-Centred Way
• Communication
• Privacy and Dignity
• Fluids and Nutrition
• Mental Health Awareness
• Dementia Awareness
• Disability Awareness
• Safeguarding Adults
• Safeguarding Children
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Health and Safety
• Handling Information
• Infection Prevention and Control

Each module includes assessments, with learners required to achieve a minimum pass mark of 70% before progressing.

Why Choose the Social Care Skills E-Learning Platform?

The platform has been developed to provide a straightforward, engaging, and professional learning experience.

Learners benefit from:

• 100% online learning
• Access anywhere on any device
• Self-paced study
• Immediate course access
• Instant digital CPD-accredited certificate
• 18 CPD points awarded upon completion
• Unlimited access to the course
• Content developed in partnership with healthcare professionals

Unlike many generic e-learning providers, Social Care Skills specialises in workforce development across health and social care. Our wider training, consultancy, and professional development services are informed by experienced practitioners, managers, trainers, and consultants who understand the realities of care delivery and regulatory expectations.

Who Is This Course For?

The Care Certificate programme is ideal for:

• Newly appointed care workers
• Residential care staff
• Domiciliary care workers
• Supported living staff
• Healthcare support workers
• Agency care staff
• Organisations seeking a structured induction programme
• Individuals entering health and social care roles

Whether you are onboarding a single member of staff or developing an entire workforce, the programme provides a practical and cost-effective solution.

Try Before You Buy

We understand that organisations often want to see the quality of a course before making a commitment.

That’s why we offer access to a free trial of our Video E-Learning Platform.

The trial allows prospective learners and organisations to access the first chapters of every available course, giving you the opportunity to explore the platform, experience the learning style, and assess the quality of the content before purchasing full access.

This provides a genuine insight into how the system works and the range of training available through the Social Care Skills E-Learning Platform.

Supporting Excellence in Care

The Care Certificate remains one of the most important foundations for anyone beginning a career in health and social care. By providing staff with a strong understanding of professional responsibilities, safeguarding, communication, health and safety, and person-centred practice, organisations can build a confident and capable workforce committed to delivering high-quality care.

The Social Care Skills Care Certificate E-Learning Programme offers a flexible, affordable, and accessible way to support staff development while strengthening the quality of care provided across your organisation.

Course Price

£35 + VAT per learner

Including full access to all 17 Care Certificate modules, assessments, CPD certification, and unlimited access through our Video E-Learning Platform.