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Care Certificate Programme

An exclusive opportunity for care providers – limited 100 fully funded Blended Plus places for carers are available at Cambridgeshire County Council until the end of March 2025. 

The Care Certificate Programme

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The Care Certificate is aimed at all new staff to the Health and Social Care sector and is usually completed within the first 12 weeks of their new role. To support care providers in our county, we have developed an innovative programme aimed at supporting not just staff new to the Health and Social Care sector but also to those in senior positions that are assessing the Care Certificate. Please see below the 3 unique packages we have on offer.

Carers:

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Care Certificate assessors e-Learning module for the assigned assessor.
  • Care Certificate assessors will access - Drop-in support sessions and resources to assist in assessing the Care Certificate. Each month there will be a new topic to discuss and reflect on.
  • Ad-hoc observations to be completed on site, supporting care certificate assessors. A Learning and Development Adviser from Cambridgeshire County Council will visit the organisation in partnership with the assessor, staff, and manager.

Personal assistants:

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Each learner will be assigned a Learning and Development Assessor from Cambridgeshire County Council. This will allow for an individualised support and guidance throughout the Care Certificate Programme.
  • A Learning and Development Assessor will visit the workplace to provide support and complete assessments. This is an opportunity to receive developmental feedback to further their skills.

Carers: 

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Care Certificate assessors e-Learning module for the assigned assessor.
  • Care Certificate assessors will access - Drop-in support sessions and resources to assist in assessing the Care Certificate. Each month there will be a new topic to discuss and reflect on
  • Ad-hoc observations to be completed on site, supporting care certificate assessors. A Learning and Development Adviser from Cambridgeshire County Council will visit the organisation in partnership with the assessor, staff, and manager
  • The choice of one face-to-face sessions – First Aid or Assisting & Moving Individuals for the care worker. This will provide the learners new to their role the opportunity to receive practical training via Cambridgeshire County Council.

Personal assistants:

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Each learner will be assigned a Learning and Development Assessor from Cambridgeshire County Council. This will allow for an individualised support and guidance throughout the Care Certificate Programme
  • A Learning and Development Assessor will visit the workplace to provide support and complete assessments. This is an opportunity to receive developmental feedback to further their skills.
  • The choice of one face-to-face session – First Aid or Assisting & Moving Individuals for the care worker. This will provide the learners new to their role the opportunity to receive practical training via Cambridgeshire County Council.

Carers: 

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Care Certificate assessors e-Learning module for the assigned assessor.
  • Care Certificate assessors will access - Drop-in support sessions and resources to assist in assessing the Care Certificate. Each month there will be a new topic to discuss and reflect on.
  • Ad-hoc observations to be completed on site to support Care certificate assessors. A Learning and Development Adviser from Cambridgeshire County Council will visit the organisation in partnership with the assessor, staff, and manager.
  • Two face-to-face modules – First Aid and Assisting & Moving Individuals for the care worker. This will provide the learners new to their role the opportunity to receive practical training via Cambridgeshire County Council.

Personal assistants:

  • e-Learning package (all 15 standards) for learner to complete along with workbook.
  • Each learner will be assigned a Learning and Development Assessor from Cambridgeshire County Council. This will allow for an individualised support and guidance throughout the Care Certificate Programme.
  • A Learning and Development Assessor will visit the workplace to provide support and complete assessments. This is an opportunity to receive developmental feedback to further their skills.
  • Two face-to-face modules – First Aid and Assisting & Moving Individuals for the care worker. This will provide the learners new to their role the opportunity to receive practical training via Cambridgeshire County Council.

If you are a personal assistant who would like to sign up for the Care Certificate Programme, use the button below to apply and request that an account is created for your learner and to make payment. Please make sure you read our Terms and Conditions.

If you are a carer, use the button below to apply. Please read the terms and conditions first.

You can read our Training Zone terms and conditions on the Professional Care Academy website.

Face to face training dates

Training takes place at Stanton House, Huntingdon from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

  • 12 December 2024
  • 18 December 2024
  • 07 January 2025
  • 17 January 2025
  • 31 January 2025
  • 04 February 2025
  • 18 February 2025
  • 27 February 2025
  • 06 March 2025
  • 20 March 2025
  • 28 March 2025

  • 09 December 2024
  • 17 December 2024
  • 03 January 2025
  • 13 January 2025
  • 06 February 2025
  • 14 February 2025
  • 19 February 2025
  • 03 March 2025
  • 13 March 2025
  • 25 March 2025

Contact us

To discuss the Care Certificate Programme, email us at learning&development@cambridgeshire.gov.uk