Online course · Health & Social Care · Certificate on completion

Duty of Care Online Training (UK)

Build a clear understanding of duty of care responsibilities, legal obligations, and how to handle difficult situations in care.

Every health and social care worker has a duty of care to the people they support. This online course explains what that means in practice, from day-to-day responsibilities to managing dilemmas and raising concerns appropriately.

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Self-paced
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Proof for records
Certificate included

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for:

New and experienced care assistants and support workers
Senior carers and team leaders
Anyone working in health and social care who needs a solid foundation
Staff completing induction or Care Certificate training

This is a core topic for anyone working in care and is commonly included in induction and compliance training programmes.

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What you'll learn

By the end of the course, learners will have a clearer understanding of:

What duty of care means and why it exists
Your legal and professional responsibilities as a care worker
How to balance duty of care with individual rights and choices
How to identify and manage duty of care dilemmas
Recognising and responding to unsafe practices
How to raise concerns and escalate issues appropriately

Why duty of care training matters

Duty of care is one of the most fundamental concepts in health and social care. It underpins everything from safeguarding to daily interactions with service users. Getting it wrong can have serious consequences for both the person receiving care and the care worker.

This course helps staff understand their obligations clearly, so they can act with confidence, make good judgements under pressure, and always put the wellbeing of service users first.

How the online training works

Instant access after purchase

Self-paced learning that fits around shifts

Clear modules designed for care settings

Certificate on completion

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FAQs

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How long does the course take?

The course is self-paced, so learners can complete it at their own speed.

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Is a certificate provided on completion?

Yes, a certificate is issued on completion and can be saved for staff records.

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Is this course part of the Care Certificate?

Yes, duty of care is one of the 15 standards of the Care Certificate. This course covers that standard and can form part of a wider Care Certificate programme.

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Is this suitable for new starters?

Yes. It is an ideal course for new starters and forms a strong foundation for further care training.

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