Care and Support Planning
This Care and Support Planning training course provides a comprehensive introduction to creating, maintaining and reviewing care plans in a health or social care setting. It is designed to give care workers and support staff the skills and confidence to produce clear, person-centred care plans that meet the needs, wishes and preferences of the individuals they support.
The training explores the full care planning cycle, from initial assessment through to ongoing review. Learners will understand how to apply the principles of effective care planning, including goal setting, promoting independence, managing risk, and working in partnership with other professionals. The course also covers the legal and regulatory aspects of care planning, such as confidentiality, data protection and compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop and use care plans that support consistent, high-quality care, improve communication across teams and ensure that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.
What You Will Learn
The course includes:
- What care planning involves
- The difference between needs assessment and care planning
- Writing SMART objectives
- The five principles of care planning
- How to develop and implement effective care plans
- Key features of a good care plan
- Roles and responsibilities in care planning
- Managing confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding individual needs, wishes and preferences
- Balancing risk and rights in care decisions
- Meeting basic, status and self-fulfilment needs
- Promoting independence in care
- Identifying available resources
- Supporting decision making
- Conducting pre-service assessments
- Observing and monitoring care
- Inter-agency working and communication
- Using the critical pathway in care planning
- Reviewing and updating care plans
- The role of key workers
- Ensuring continuity of care
- How to access and use care plans effectively
- Promoting best interests and safeguarding
Certification
All participants will receive a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of the course.
