Risk Assessing in Health & Social Care
Carrying out risk assessments is both a legal duty and a practical necessity for anyone working in health and social care. This course helps care workers and managers develop the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks in ways that protect individuals, encourage independence, and maintain a safe working environment.
Throughout the training, learners examine the purpose of risk assessments and the key stages in the process. They also learn how to complete, review, and update documentation effectively. In addition, the course covers both formal and informal assessments, including dynamic risk assessments that care workers perform instinctively during their daily routines.
The training also explains how risk assessments connect with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). By understanding these links, learners can meet inspection expectations while strengthening best practice across their service.
What You Will Learn
- Define what is meant by risk, hazard, and risk assessment
- Understand the purpose of risk assessments in care environments
- Identify hazards and assess who might be harmed and how
- Explore different types of risk assessments, including formal, informal, and dynamic
- Learn how to carry out risk assessments for individuals, environments, and specific activities
- Understand how legislation and risk assessment principles are connected
- Explore how CQC Fundamental Standards and KLOEs relate to risk assessment
- Know how and when to review and update risk assessments
- Understand the importance of learning from incidents and near misses
- Recognise the role of multi-agency working in managing and reducing risk
- Identify key responsibilities and tasks in delivering robust risk management
Certification
All successful participants will receive a certificate of achievement upon completion.
