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Introduction to Care courseOur Introduction to Care course is a 4-day practical induction programme for people who are new to adult social care, returning to care after a break, or preparing to start work in a care role.
This workshop-style course helps learners build confidence, understand the expectations of working in care and develop practical knowledge before workplace induction, shadowing and employer competency sign-off.
The programme is based on the Care Certificate standards and supports employers to evidence structured induction, learning, supervision and competence development. It is suitable for care homes, domiciliary care providers, supported living services, agency staff and individuals preparing to enter the care sector.
This course does not replace the employer’s workplace induction, role-specific training, supervision or Care Certificate sign-off. Employers remain responsible for confirming workplace competence.
Who is the Introduction to Care course for?
This course is suitable for:
People new to adult social care
Care staff returning after a career break
New starters awaiting workplace induction
Agency care staff
Support workers
Healthcare assistants
Domiciliary care workers
Residential and nursing home care staff
People preparing to apply for care roles
Employers wanting a structured induction pathway for new staff
What does the Introduction to Care course cover?
Across the 4 days, learners will explore:
The role and responsibilities of a care worker
Person-centred care
Dignity, privacy and respect
Communication and inclusive practice
Equality, diversity and human rights
Duty of care
Professional boundaries
Safeguarding adults and children awareness
Mental capacity and consent
Mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism awareness
Health and safety in care
Infection prevention and control
Nutrition, hydration and recognising change
Records, confidentiality and handling information
Moving and assisting practical awareness and assessment
Basic Life Support practical training and assessment
Workplace readiness and next steps for employer sign-off
Introduction to Care course dates
Dates: Tuesday 10 November – Friday 13 November 2026
Time: 09:30 – 16:30 each day
Venue: Training In Partnership, The Chantry Centre, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1RL
Price: £295 per person
Early bird / group rate: £250 per person
Course structure
Day 1: Care values, role awareness and person-centred practice
Learners explore what good care looks and feels like, the role of adult social care, care worker responsibilities, dignity, communication and inclusive practice.
Day 2: Duty of care, safeguarding, capacity and support needs
Learners focus on duty of care, professional boundaries, safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, mental health, dementia, learning disability and autism awareness.
Day 3: Safe practice, infection control, wellbeing and records
Learners cover health and safety, risk awareness, infection prevention and control, nutrition, hydration, recognising change, confidentiality and record keeping.
Day 4: Moving & Assisting, Basic Life Support and workplace readiness
Learners complete practical Moving & Assisting and Basic Life Support sessions, including practical observation and assessment. The day also includes a final integrated care scenario and workplace evidence planning.
What is included in the Introduction to Care course?
The course includes:
4 days face-to-face training
Workshop-style activities and case studies
Learner workbook
Care Certificate mapping
Practical Moving & Assisting session
Basic Life Support practical session
Practical observation records
End-of-day knowledge checks
Certificate of attendance/completion
Employer-friendly evidence prompts for workplace follow-up
Assessment and evidence
Learners will take part in group activities, scenario-based discussions, workbook tasks, end-of-day knowledge checks and practical observations.
This Introduction to Care course provides evidence of learning and participation. Workplace competence must still be assessed by the employer.
Important note for employers
This course is designed to support induction and Care Certificate evidence. It does not replace local workplace induction, employer policies and procedures, shadow shifts, supervision, role-specific competency assessment or final Care Certificate sign-off.
Employers should use the course as part of a wider induction and competence pathway.
Book the Introduction to Care course: https://traininginpartnership.co.uk/event/introduction-to-care-course-4-day-practical-induction-programme-2/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
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