Duty Of Care
A duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first. This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of care affects your work, what to do if you come across a duty of care dilemma and where to go for support or advice along with some practical examples of duty of care situations.
Course Overview
A duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first. Working in the health and social care sector involves working with lots of different people with a variety of needs, dependencies, backgrounds and wishes. As a care worker, you have a duty of care towards all the people you are involved with, during your working hours. This means you have to employ a reasonable level of care, to ensure they are kept safe from harm, abuse and injury.
This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of care affects your work, what to do if you come across a duty of care dilemma and where to go for support or advice along with some practical examples of duty of care situations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Define the concept of duty of care in health and social care settings.
Explain how duty of care affects your responsibilities and day-to-day work.
Identify potential duty of care dilemmas and how to respond appropriately.
Recognise where to seek support or advice when faced with duty of care challenges.
Apply practical examples of duty of care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.
Who is this course for
Health and social care workers, including care assistants, support workers, and nursing staff.
Individuals working in residential, community, or healthcare settings who provide direct care to service users.
New or existing staff needing a foundational understanding of duty of care responsibilities.
Anyone responsible for ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and rights of people in their care.
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners will find other courses that may be useful in our Health & Social Care Suite
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT