Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma

This Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Your progress in this Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

• Aspiring senior care support assistants seeking foundational knowledge
• Practising care professionals aiming to enhance skills and confidence
• Staff involved in domiciliary and adult social care settings
• Individuals responsible for safeguarding and health compliance
• Care workers wishing to improve communication and medication handling
• Those supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs

• Senior Care Support Assistant: £18,000 – £24,000 per year
• Domiciliary Care Worker: £16,000 – £22,000 per year
• Care Team Leader: £20,000 – £26,000 per year
• Mental Health Support Worker: £18,000 – £24,500 per year
• Adult Social Care Worker: £17,000 – £23,000 per year
• Medication Support Worker: £18,000 – £24,000 per year

• Confident application of adult care principles and practices
• Effective communication in sensitive and safeguarding contexts
• Practical knowledge of health and safety in care environments
• Capability to manage medication and support patient needs
• Understanding of infection control and basic life support
• Skills in nutrition, mobility assistance, and pain management
• Awareness of ethical responsibilities and professional standards
• Ability to respond appropriately to disclosures and concerns

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence in senior care support with the CPD-accredited Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma, designed to strengthen your knowledge and real-world understanding.