The Care Certificate Standards & Open Future Learning

This document cross-references The Care Certificate Standards to the Open Future Learning resource.

Standard 1: Understand Your Role Open Future Modules

1.1 Understand their own role Introduction to Your Role
1.1a Describe their main duties and responsibilities Covers all
1.1b List the standards and codes of conduct and practice that relate to their role
1.1c Demonstrate that they are working in accordance with the agreed ways of working with their employer
1.1d Explain how their previous experiences, attitudes and beliefs may affect the way they work

1.2 Work in ways that have been agreed with their employer Introduction to Your Role
1.2a Describe their employment rights and responsibilities Covers all
1.2b List the aims, objectives and values of the service in which they work
1.2c Explain why it is important to work in ways that are agreed with their employer
1.2d Demonstrate how to access full and up-to-date details of agreed ways of working that are relevant to their
role
1.2e Explain how and when to escalate any concerns they might have (whistleblowing)
1.2f Explain why it is important to be honest and identify where errors may have occurred and to tell the
appropriate person

1.3 Understand working relationships in health and social care Introduction to Your Role
1.3a Describe their responsibilities to the individuals they support Covers all
1.3b Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship
1.3c Describe different working relationships in health and social care settings

1.4 Work in partnership with others Introduction to Your Role

1.4a Explain why it is important to work in teams and in partnership with others. Covers all
1.4b Explain why it is important to work in partnership with key people, advocates and others who are significant
to an individual
1.4c Demonstrate behaviours, attitudes and ways of working that can help improve partnership working.
1.4d Demonstrate how and when to access support and advice about: Partnership working, Resolving conflicts
Standard 2: Your personal development Open Future Modules
2.1 Agree a personal development plan Module coming soon
2.1a Identify sources of support for their own learning and development
2.1b Describe the process for agreeing a personal development plan and who should be involved
2.1c Explain why feedback from others is important in helping to develop and improve the way they work
2.1d Contribute to drawing up own personal development plan
2.1e Agree a personal development plan

2.2 Develop their knowledge, skills and understanding Module coming soon
2.2a Describe the functional level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills necessary to carry out their
role
2.2b Explain how to check their current level of literacy, numeracy and communication skills
2.2c Describe how a learning activity has improved their own knowledge, skills and understanding
2.2d Describe how reflecting on a situation has improved their own knowledge, skills and understanding
2.2e Describe how feedback from others has developed their own knowledge, skills and understanding
2.2f Demonstrate how to measure their own knowledge, performance and understanding against relevant
standards
2.2g List the learning opportunities available to them and how they can use them to improve the way they work
2.2h Demonstrate how to record progress in relation to their personal development
2.2i Explain why continuing professional development is important

Standard 3: Duty of Care Open Future Modules

3.1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice Introduction to Your Role
3.1a Define ‘duty of care’ Covers all
3.1b Describe how the duty of care affects their own work role

3.2 Understand the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about Introduction to Your Role
duty of care Covers all
3.2a Describe dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights
3.2b Explain what they must and must not do within their role in managing conflicts and dilemmas Do the Write Thing
3.2c Explain where to get additional support and advice about how to resolve such dilemmas
Covers all
3.3 Deal with Comments and complaints Module coming soon
3.3a Demonstrate how to respond to comments and complaints in line with legislation and agreed ways of
working
3.3b Describe who to ask for advice and support in handling comments and complaints
3.3c Explain the importance of learning from comments and complaints to improve the quality of service
3.4 Deal with Incidents, errors and near misses Health and Safety
3.4a Describe how to recognise adverse events, incidents, errors and near misses Covers all
3.4b Explain what they must and must not do in relation to adverse events, incidents, errors and near misses
3.4c List the legislation and agreed ways of working in relation to reporting any adverse events, incidents, errors
and near misses

3.5 Deal with confrontation and difficult situations Module coming soon
3.5a List the factors and difficult situations that may cause confrontation
3.5b Describe how communication can be used to solve problems and reduce the likelihood or impact of
confrontation
3.5c Describe how to assess and reduce risks in confrontational situations
3.5d Demonstrate how and when to access support and advice about resolving conflicts
3.5e Explain the agreed ways of working for reporting any confrontations

Standard 4: Equality and Diversity Open Future Modules

4.1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion Module coming soon
4.1a Explain what is meant by:
 Diversity
 Equality
 Inclusion
 discrimination
4.1b Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting
4.1c Explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination

4.2 Work in an inclusive way Module coming soon

4.2a Identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to their
own role
4.2b Demonstrate interaction with individuals that respects their beliefs, culture, values and preferences
4.2c Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages positive change

4.3 Access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion Module coming soon
4.3a Identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
4.3b Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
4.3c Explain who to ask for advice and support about equality and inclusion
Standard 5: Work in a person centred way Open Future Modules
5.1 Understand person centred values Person Centered
5.1a Describe how to put person centred values into practice in their day-to-day work Approaches, Thinking and
5.1b Describe why it is important to work in a way that promotes person centred values when providing support Planning
to individuals
5.1c Identify ways to promote dignity in their day-to-day work
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5.2 Understand working in a person centred way Person Centered

5.2a Describe the importance of finding out the history, preferences, wishes and needs of the individual Approaches, Thinking and
5.2b Explain why the changing needs of an individual must be reflected in their care and/or support plan Planning
5.2c Explain the importance of supporting individuals to plan for their future wellbeing and fulfilment, including
end-of-life care
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Introduction to Your Role
5.3 Demonstrate awareness of the individuals immediate environment and make Introduction to Your Role
changes to address factors that may be causing discomfort or distress Covers all
5.3a Take appropriate steps to remove or minimise the environmental factors causing the discomfort or distress.
This could include:
 Lighting
 Noise
 Temperature
 Unpleasant odours
5.3b Report any concerns they have to the relevant person. This could include:
 Senior member of staff
 Carer
 Family member

5.4 Make others aware of any actions they may be undertaking that are causing Introduction to Your Role
discomfort or distress to individuals Covers all
5.4a Raise any concerns directly with the individual concerned
5.4b Raise any concern with their supervisor/ manager
5.4c Raise any concerns via other channels or systems e.g. at team meetings

5.5 Support individuals to minimise pain or discomfort Health and Safety

5.5a Ensure that where individuals have restricted movement or mobility that they are comfortable. Covers all
5.5b Recognise the signs that an individual is in pain or discomfort.
 Verbal reporting from the individual
 Non-verbal communication
 Changes in behaviour
5.5c Take appropriate action where there is pain or discomfort. This could include:
 Re-positioning
 Reporting to a more senior member of staff
 Giving prescribed pain relief medication
 Ensure equipment or medical devices are working properly or in the correct position e.g. wheelchairs,
prosthetics, catheter tubes
5.5d Remove or minimise any environmental factors causing pain or discomfort. These could include:
 Wet or soiled clothing or bed linen
 Poorly positioned lighting
 Noise

5.6 Support the individual to maintain their identity and self-esteem Me and Mine
5.6a Explain how individual identity and self-esteem are linked to emotional and spiritual wellbeing Covers all
5.6b Demonstrate that their own attitudes and behaviours promote emotional and spiritual wellbeing
5.6c Support and encourage individuals own sense of identity and self-esteem
5.6d Report any concerns about the individual’s emotional and spiritual wellbeing to the appropriate person. This
could include: Senior member of staff, Carer, Family member

5.7 Support the individual using person centred values Person Centered
5.7a Demonstrate that their actions promote person centred values including: individuality, independence, Approaches, Thinking and
privacy, partnership, choice, dignity, respect, rights Planning
Covers 5.7 - a

Standard 6: Communication Open Future Modules

6.1 Understand the importance of effective communication at work Supporting and
6.1a Describe the different ways that people communicate Understanding
6.1b Describe how communication affects relationships at work Communication
6.1c Describe why it is important to observe and be receptive to an individual’s reactions when communicating
with them
Covers all

6.2 Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and Supporting and
preferences of individuals Understanding
6.2a Describe how to establish an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences Communication
6.2b List a range of communication methods and styles that could help meet an individual’s communication Covers all
needs, wishes and preferences
6.3 Understand how to promote effective communication Supporting and
6.3a List barriers to effective communication Understanding
6.3b Describe ways to reduce barriers to effective communication Communication
6.3c Describe how to check whether they (the HCSW/ASCW) have been understood
6.3d Describe where to find information and support or services, to help them communicate more effectively
Covers all

6.4 Understand the principles and practices relating to confidentiality Understanding and
6.4a Describe what confidentiality means in relation to their role Promoting Rights
6.4b List any legislation and agreed ways of working to maintain confidentiality in day-to-day communication Covers all
6.4c Describe situations where information, normally considered to be confidential, might need to be passed on
6.4d Describe who they should ask for advice and support about confidentiality

6.5 Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication Supporting and

6.5a Demonstrate the use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication: Verbal: Tone, Volume Non-verbal:, Understanding
Position/ proximity, Eye contact, Body language, Touch, Signs, Symbols and pictures, Writing, Objects of Communication
reference, Human and technical aids
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Communication may take place: face to face, by telephone or text, by email, internet or social networks, by
written reports or letters

6.6 Support the use of appropriate communication aids/ technologies Supporting and
6.6a Ensure that any communication aids/ technologies are: Clean, Work properly, In good repair Understanding
Communication
6.6b Report any concerns about the communication aid/ technology to the appropriate person. This could
include: Senior member of staff, Carer, Family member
Covers all

Standard 7: Privacy and Dignity Open Future Modules

7.1 Understand the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care Understanding and
7.1a Describe what is meant by privacy and dignity Promoting Rights
7.1b List situations where an individual’s privacy and dignity could be compromised Covers all
7.1c Describe how to maintain privacy and dignity in the work setting

Do the Write Thing

Covers all

Introduction to Your Role

Covers all
7.2 Maintain the privacy and dignity of the individual(s) in their care Understanding and
7.2a Demonstrate that their actions maintain the privacy of the individual. This could include: Promoting Rights
 Using appropriate volume to discuss the care and support of an individual Covers all
 Discussing the individual’s care and support in a place where others cannot overhear

7.2b Demonstrate that the privacy and dignity of the individual is maintained at all times being in line with the Do the Write Thing
person’s individual needs and preferences when providing personal care. This could include: Covers all
 Making sure doors, screens or curtains are in the correct position
 Getting permission before entering someone’s personal space Introduction to Your Role
 Knocking before entering the room Covers all
 Ensuring any clothing, hospital gowns are positioned correctly
 The individual is positioned appropriately and the individual is not exposing any part of their body they
would not want others to be able to see
Introduction to Your Role

7.2c Explain why it is important not to disclose anything about the individual that they may wish to be kept Health
private, unless it is appropriate to do so. This could include: Health condition, Sexual orientation, Personal
history, Social circumstances

7.2d Report any concerns they have to the relevant person. This could include: Senior member of staff, Carer,
Family member

7.3 Support an individual’s right to make choices Understanding and

7.3a Describe ways of helping individuals to make informed choices Promoting Rights
7.3b Explain how risk assessment processes can be used to support the right of individuals to make their own Covers all
decisions
7.3c Explain why personal views must not influence an individual’s own choices or decisions
7.3d Describe why there may be times when they need to support an individual to question or challenge Introduction to Your Role
decisions made about them by others Covers all

7.4 Support individuals in making choices about their care Understanding and
7.4a Demonstrate how to support individuals to make informed choices Promoting Rights
7.4b Ensure any risk assessment processes are used to support the right of individuals to make their own Covers all
decisions
7.4c Ensure their own personal views do not influence an individual’s own choices or decisions
7.4d Describe how to report any concerns they have to the relevant person. This could include: Introduction to Your Role
Covers all
 Senior member of staff
 Carer
 Family member
7.5 Understand how to support active participation Introduction to Your Role
7.5a Describe the importance of how valuing people contributes to active participation Covers all
7.5b Explain how to enable individuals to make informed choices about their lives
7.5c List other ways they can support active participation
7.5d Describe the importance of enabling individuals to develop skills in self-care and to maintain their own
network of friends within their community

7.6 Support the individual in active participation in their own care Introduction to Your Role
7.6a Demonstrate that they can support the active participation of individuals in their care Covers all
7.6b Reflect on how their own personal views could restrict the individual’s ability to actively participate in their
care
7.6c Report any concerns to the relevant person. This could include:
 Senior member of staff
 Carer
 Family member

Standard 8: Fluids and nutrition Open Future Modules

8.1 Understand the principles of hydration, nutrition and food safety Health and Safety
8.1a Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food Covers all
8.1b Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing
8.1c List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
8.1d Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration

8.2 Support individuals to have access to fluids in accordance with their plan of care Health and Safety
8.2a Ensure drinks are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movement/ mobility Covers all
8.2b Ensure that drinks are refreshed on a regular basis
8.2c Ensure that individuals are offered drinks in accordance with their plan of care
8.2d Support and encourage individuals to drink in accordance with their plan of care
Introduction to Your Role
8.2e Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person. This could include:
 Senior member of staff Health
 Carer
 Family member

8.3 Support individuals to have access to food and nutrition in accordance with their Health and Safety
plan of care Covers all
8.3a Ensure any nutritional products are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movement/ mobility
8.3b Ensure food is provided at the appropriate temperature and in accordance with the plan of care i.e. the
individual is able to eat it
8.3c Ensure that appropriate utensils are available to enable the individual to meet their nutritional needs as
independently as possible
8.3d Support and encourage individuals to eat in accordance with their plan of care
8.3e Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person. This could include:
 Senior member of staff
 Carer
 Family member

Standard 9: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability Open Future Modules
9.1 Understand the needs and experiences of people with mental health conditions, Introduction to Your Role
dementia or learning disabilities Covers all
9.1a. List how someone may feel if they have:
1. Mental health conditions such as: a. Psychosis b. Depression c. Anxiety Dementia Explained
2. Dementia
3. Learning Disabilities
Covers all

The issues may be physical, social or psychological and will affect the individual in different ways.

9.1b. Explain how these conditions may influence a person’s needs in relation to the care that they may require.
9.1c. Explain why it is important to understand that the causes and support needs are different for people with
mental health conditions, dementia and learning disabilities.

9.2 Understand the importance of promoting positive health and wellbeing for an Introduction to Your Role
individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability Covers all
9.2a. Explain how positive attitudes towards those with mental health conditions, dementia or learning
disabilities will improve the care and support they receive Dementia Explained
9.2b. Describe the social model of disability and how it underpins positive attitudes towards disability and
involving people in their own care.
Covers all

9.3 Understand the adjustments which may be necessary in care delivery relating to an Introduction to Your Role
individual who may have a mental health condition, dementia or learning disability Covers all
9.3a. Describe what adjustments might need to be made to the way care is provided if someone has: Dementia Explained
1. A mental health condition such as: a. Psychosis b. Depression c. Anxiety Covers all
2. Dementia
3. Learning Disabilities
9.3b. Describe how to report concerns associated with any unmet needs which may arise from mental health
conditions, dementia or learning disability through agreed ways of working.

9.4 Understand the importance of early detection of mental health conditions, dementia Introduction to Your Role
and learning disabilities Covers all
9.4a. Explain why early detection of mental health needs, dementia or learning disability is important
9.4b. Give examples of how and why adjustments to care and support might need to be made when a mental Dementia Explained
health condition, dementia or learning disability is identified.
Covers all

9.5 Understand legal frameworks, policy and guidelines relating to mental health Understanding and
conditions, dementia and learning disabilities Promoting Rights
9.5a List the main requirements of legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, Covers all
inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with mental health conditions, dementia or learning
disabilities
9.5b Explain how the legislation and policies listed may affect the day to day experiences of individuals with
mental health needs, dementia or learning disabilities and their families

9.6 Understand the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided Module coming soon
9.6a Explain what is meant by the term “capacity”.
9.6b. Explain why it is important to assume that someone has capacity unless there is evidence that they do not
9.6c Explain what is meant by “consent”, and how it can change according to what decisions may need to be
taken.
9.6d Describe situations where an assessment of capacity might need to be undertaken and the meaning and
significance of “advance statements” regarding future care.

Standard 10: Safeguarding Adults Open Future Modules

10.1 Understand the principles of Safeguarding adults Abuse Prevention
10.1a Explain the term safeguarding adults Covers all
10.1b Explain their own role and responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
10.1c List the main types of abuse
10.1d Describe what constitutes harm
10.1e Explain why an individual may be vulnerable to harm or abuse
10.1f Describe what constitutes restrictive practices
10.1g List the possible indicators of abuse
10.1h Describe the nature and scope of harm to and abuse of adults at risk
10.1i List a range of factors which have featured in adult abuse and neglect
10.1j Demonstrate the importance of ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect when providing
health and care services
10.1k Describe where to get information and advice about their role and responsibilities in preventing and
protecting individuals from harm and abuse

10.2 Reduce the likelihood of abuse Abuse Prevention

10.2a Describe how care environments can promote or undermine people’s dignity and rights Covers all
10.2b Explain the importance of individualised, person-centred care
10.2c Explain how to apply the basic principles of helping people to keep themselves safe
10.2d Explain the local arrangements for the implementation of multi-agency Safeguarding Adult’s policies and
Health
procedures
10.2e List ways in which the likelihood of abuse can be reduced by managing risk and focusing on prevention
10.2f Explain how a clear complaints procedure reduces the likelihood of abuse

10.3 Respond to suspected or disclosed abuse Abuse Prevention

10.3a Explain what to do if abuse of an adult is suspected; including how to raise concerns within local Covers all
whistleblowing policy procedures

10.4 Protect people from harm and abuse – locally and nationally Abuse Prevention
10.4a List relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures which relate to safeguarding adults Covers all
10.4b Explain the importance of sharing information with the relevant agencies
10.4c Describe the actions to take if they experience barriers in alerting or referring to relevant agencies

Standard 11: Safeguarding Children Open Future Modules

11.1 Safeguard children N/A
If they work in Social Care: Explain what they must do if they suspect a child, young person (met in any
circumstances) is being abused or neglected.

Standard 12: Basic Life Support Open Future Modules

12.1 Provide basic life support N/A
Be able to carry out basic life support. Complete practical Basic Life Support Training that meets the UK
Resuscitation Council guidelines.
 If working with Adults in health and social care they will undertake training in adult basic life support.
Standard 13: Health and safety Open Future Modules
13.1 Understand their own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating Health and Safety
to health and safety in the work setting Covers all
13.1a Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting
13.1b Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
13.1c Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: self, the employer or manager, others in the work
setting

13.1d List tasks relating to health and safety that should not be carried out without special training
13.1e Explain how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety
13.1f Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in their own work setting

13.2 Understand Risk Assessment Health and Safety

13.2a Explain why it is important to assess the health and safety risks posed by particular work settings, Covers all
situations or activities
13.2b Describe how and when to report health and safety risks that they have identified

13.3 Move and assist safely Health and Safety

13.3a Identify key pieces of legislation that relate to moving and assisting Covers all
13.3b List tasks relating to moving and assisting that they are not allowed to carry out until they are competent
13.3c Demonstrate how to move and assist people and objects safely, maintaining the individual’s dignity, and in
line with legislation and agreed ways of working
Introduction to Your Role

13.4 Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness Health and Safety
13.4a List the different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in the course of their work Covers all
13.4b Describe the procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur
13.4c List the emergency first aid actions they are and are not allowed to carry out

13.5 Understand medication and healthcare tasks Health and Safety

13.5a Describe the agreed ways of working in relation to medication Covers all
13.5b Describe the agreed ways of working in relation to healthcare tasks
13.5c List the tasks relating to medication and health care procedures that they are not allowed to carry out until
they are competent

13.6 Handle hazardous substances Health and Safety

13.6a Describe the hazardous substances in their workplace Covers all
13.6b Demonstrate safe practices for storing, using and disposing of hazardous substances
3.7 Promote fire safety Health and Safety
13.7a Explain how to prevent fires from starting or spreading Covers all
13.7b Describe what to do in the event of a fire

13.8 Work securely Health and Safety

13.8a Describe the measures that are designed to protect their own security at work, and the security of those Covers all
they support
13.8b Explain the agreed ways of working for checking the identity of anyone requesting access to premises or
information

13.9 Manage stress Health and Safety

13.9a Recognise common signs and indicators of stress in themselves and others Covers all
13.9b Identify circumstances that tend to trigger stress in themselves and others
13.9c List ways to manage stress

Standard 14: Handling information Open Future Modules

14.1 Handle information Do the Write Thing
14.1a Describe the agreed ways of working and legislation regarding the recording, storing and sharing of Covers all
information
14.1b Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information
14.1c Demonstrate how to keep records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible
14.1d Explain how, and to whom, to report if they become aware that agreed ways of working have not been
followed

Standard 15: Infection prevention and control Open Future Modules

15.1 Prevent the spread of infection Health and Safety
15.1a Describe the main ways an infection can get into the body 15.1b Demonstrate effective hand hygiene Covers all
15.1c Explain how their own health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals they support or work with
15.1d List common types of personal protective clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use
them
15.1e Explain the principles of safe handling of infected or soiled linen and clinical waste

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