Domiciliary Care Support Worker

Understand the role and responsibilities of domiciliary care workers
Apply person-centred approaches in home care settings
Recognise safeguarding duties and duty of care principles
Support independence, wellbeing, and daily living needs
Maintain health, safety, and infection control standards
Communicate effectively with service users and families

This course is intended for individuals who wish to work or currently work in domiciliary care, home care, or community support roles. It is suitable for aspiring care support workers seeking an introduction to home-based care, as well as existing care staff looking to refresh knowledge or strengthen professional understanding.

The course is ideal for those supporting elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or individuals with long-term health conditions within their own homes. It is also well suited to learners considering a career in health and social care who want to gain insight into domiciliary care responsibilities before progressing further.

Career paths supported by this course include domiciliary care worker, home care assistant, personal care assistant, and community support worker roles. The content is accessible, inclusive, and suitable for learners from diverse backgrounds who are motivated to develop care-focused skills and enhance employability within the UK care sector.

There are no formal entry requirements for enrolling on this course, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. The course is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are interested in developing knowledge of domiciliary care and home support services.

A good standard of English, numeracy, and basic IT skills is recommended to support effective learning and assessment completion. Learners should have the ability to study independently and manage their time effectively in an online learning environment. No prior experience in health or social care is required.

Upon successful completion of the Domiciliary Care Support Worker Course, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

This course offers flexible, self-paced online learning that allows learners to study around personal and professional commitments. The modules are expert-designed to reflect current domiciliary care standards and expectations within the health and social care sector.

Content is practical and career-focused, helping learners understand real-world responsibilities while building confidence in care-related knowledge. The structured approach ensures clarity, accessibility, and steady progression throughout the course.

Skills gained through this training enhance a CV by demonstrating commitment to professional development, care awareness, and sector-relevant knowledge. The course supports both entry-level learners and those seeking to strengthen their understanding of domiciliary care practice.

This course is designed to be accessible for beginners with no prior experience in domiciliary care. The content is clearly structured and written in straightforward language, allowing learners to build knowledge step by step. Concepts are explained clearly, making it suitable for those new to health and social care as well as individuals returning to learning after a break.

Completing this course can support career development within domiciliary and community care settings. It helps learners demonstrate care knowledge, understanding of safeguarding, and awareness of professional responsibilities. The certification enhances a CV and may support applications for roles such as domiciliary care worker, home care assistant, or community support worker.

The course is delivered entirely online through a self-paced learning platform. Learners can access course materials at any time and progress at a speed that suits their schedule. This flexible study method allows learners to balance learning with work or personal commitments while developing essential domiciliary care knowledge remotely.