This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
Understanding Your Role in Care Training – 2026
This course is designed for individuals who are working, or preparing to work, in health and social care and want to build professional confidence, ethical awareness, and practical competence in modern care environments.
Health and social care professionals have a responsibility not only for completing tasks, but for protecting the dignity, safety, and well-being of the people they support. This course explores what it truly means to work professionally in care and helps learners understand their role within legal, ethical, and organisational frameworks.
You will begin by developing a clear understanding of professional roles, scope of practice, duty of care, accountability, and professional boundaries. The course then examines how law and ethics guide everyday practice, including consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, and negligence.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in care settings, so you will learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams while respecting diversity and cultural differences.
The course also covers leadership, risk management, and incident reporting, supporting you to recognise potential risks and contribute to a positive safety culture. Finally, you will explore professional accountability, reflection, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning to support your ongoing career development.
Throughout the course, you will gain practical knowledge, real-world examples, and reflective tools that can be applied immediately in settings such as hospitals, residential care, community support services, and social care organisations.
Whether you are a student, a new care worker, or an experienced professional, this course will strengthen your understanding, confidence, and professionalism in health and social care practice.
