What is Skills for Care?

Skills for Care is a charity organisation dedicated to supporting the adult social care sector in England. Their mission is to create a well-led, skilled, and valued workforce that delivers high-quality care and support.

Skills for Care plays a crucial role in shaping the adult social care workforce in England. Through their commitment to learning and development, they ensure that care workers are well-equipped to provide high-quality care.

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What do Skills for Care do?

Skills for Care provide a range of resources, tools, and support to help employers and workers in the adult social care sector develop their skills and improve their services.

The charity focuses on several key areas in particular:

  • Workforce development; with guidance and resources provided to help organisations recruit, develop, and retain staff. This includes everything from entry-level positions to senior roles.
  • Quality improvement; with practical tools available to help care providers achieve and maintain high standards of care.
  • Supporting the health and wellbeing of the social care workforce; with various resources available to promote good mental and physical health.

What Skills for Care means for learning

Skills for Care places a strong emphasis on continuous learning and development. They believe that investing in the education and training of care workers leads to better care outcomes and higher job satisfaction.

One of the key initiatives is the Quality Assured Care Care accreditation, which provides a set of standards that social care workers adhere to in their daily working life. This framework ensures that all care workers have the necessary skills to provide high-quality care.

Find out more about Skills for Care on their website.

Why is Quality Assured Care accreditation so important?

Quality Assured Care accreditation provides a set of standards that social care workers adhere to in their daily working life. This framework ensures that all care workers have the necessary skills to provide high-quality care.

The Care Certificate is often the starting point for many care workers, providing them with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to excel in their roles.

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Lifetime's adult social care programmes are Quality Assured Care accredited!

We are proud to be accredited under the Quality Assured Care service!

Our adult social care courses are designed to prepare learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles and provide exceptional care.

Lifetime’s dedicated adult social care accreditations

Adult Social Care Certificate - Level 2 qualification

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in your role as a care worker. Whether you're new to the sector or a seasoned professional, this accredited qualification offers a rewarding path to career progression and recognition.

Get in touch and find out more about the Adult Social Care Certificate Level 2 qualification.

Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3 qualification

Unlock the door to excellence with the Diploma in Adult Care Level 3 qualification! Designed to elevate the standards set by the Level 2 qualification, this diploma stands as a beacon for those seeking advanced proficiency in the adult care sector.

Learn more about the Diploma in Adult Care Level 3 qualification.

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