Support Worker: Family Support Worker, Adult Support Worker & Healthcare Assistant
Royal Open College
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This course contains
Format: 12 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 2 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration: 2h and 39m
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Module 01: Introduction to Family Support Work 10:33
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Module 02: Family Dynamics and Systems 13:01
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Module 03: Assessing Family Needs 09:39
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Module 04: Mental Health and Wellbeing 10:09
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Module 05: Child Protection and Safeguarding 10:13
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Module 06: Working Collaboratively with Other Professionals 12:18
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Module 07: Introduction to Healthcare 14:56
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Module 08: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants 14:53
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Module 09: Support with Personal Care 13:11
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Module 10: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities 16:05
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Module 11: Caring for the Elderly 13:19
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Module 12: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients 15:25
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MCQ Assessment 03:00
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Course Completion 02:00
Description
This Support Worker training is designed for individuals pursuing careers as Family Support Workers, Adult Support Workers, or Healthcare Assistants. It combines essential healthcare knowledge with practical support strategies to prepare learners for a meaningful role in social care and community wellbeing. Whether working with children, adults, or the elderly, the course focuses on delivering compassionate, informed, and collaborative care.
Course Curriculum of the Support Worker: Family Support Worker, Adult Support Worker & Healthcare Assistant
Module 01: Introduction to Family Support Work
Learn the fundamentals of family support, including the responsibilities, ethical considerations, and challenges faced when working with vulnerable families in need of assistance.
Module 02: Family Dynamics and Systems
Explore how relationships, environments, and cultural factors shape family interactions, and understand the impact of trauma, poverty, and crisis on family systems.
Module 03: Assessing Family Needs
Gain insights into how professionals identify, prioritise, and plan support based on the individual and collective needs of families using structured assessment tools.
Module 04: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Understand common mental health conditions, early warning signs, and strategies for promoting mental wellbeing across different age groups within families.
Module 05: Child Protection and Safeguarding
Learn to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, understand safeguarding legislation, and apply appropriate protocols for ensuring the safety of children and young people.
Module 06: Working Collaboratively with Other Professionals
Discover the importance of inter-agency cooperation, communication, and shared responsibility in delivering holistic and consistent care.
Module 07: Introduction to Healthcare
Get an overview of healthcare systems, basic patient care practices, infection control, and the role of support workers in various health settings.
Module 08: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants
Acquire practical knowledge of essential clinical tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, recording observations, and supporting healthcare teams.
Module 09: Support with Personal Care
Learn how to assist individuals with daily personal needs, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, and maintaining dignity and privacy during care.
Module 10: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities
Understand different types of physical, intellectual, and sensory disabilities, and develop techniques for promoting independence and personalised support.
Module 11: Caring for the Elderly
Explore approaches to elderly care, focusing on age-related changes, communication strategies, managing chronic conditions, and supporting emotional wellbeing.
Module 12: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients
Study the causes and effects of limited mobility, and learn safe handling, transfer techniques, and how to prevent complications such as pressure sores.
Who is this course for?
This Support Worker: Family Support Worker, Adult Support Worker & Healthcare Assistant training offers invaluable insights for individuals keen on acquiring the expertise and understanding essential for a career in the relevant fields.
Please Note: This course is designed to support your personal growth and skill development. After completing this course, learners can pursue the professional qualification courses.
Requirements
There is no prior requirement to enrol on this Support Worker: Family Support Worker, Adult Support Worker & Healthcare Assistant course. All you need to enrol in this program is a smart device and a stable internet connection.
Career path
- Family Support Worker: £19,000 - £35,000 per year
- Adult Support Worker: Around £25,000 per year, with experienced workers earning beyond £28,000
- Healthcare Assistant: £18,000 - £26,000 per year (varies by NHS or private sector roles)
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