Skills for Care Statutory and Mandatory Training for Care Workers

Equipping care and support workers with vital knowledge and skills to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality care across the UK.

Our Skills for Care Statutory and Mandatory Training is tailored to equip care and support workers with vital knowledge and skills. We provide face-to-face mandatory training UK-wide, at venues or at your premises.

Training for practitioners in domiciliary, home care and supported living. Certificate issued within 24 working hours.

Who It's For: Domiciliary & Home Care Workers · Supported Living Practitioners · Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers · Agency Care Staff · Registered Managers & Team Leaders

What is Statutory and Mandatory Training?

Understanding the essential training standards required for health and social care workers.

Statutory Training

Statutory training is compulsory training required by law or specified by a statutory body (such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Ofsted, or local authorities) that an organisation must ensure its staff complete to maintain safety and legal compliance.

Mandatory Training

Mandatory training encompasses the core subjects that care workers must undertake to deliver safe, person-centred care. These essential modules include:

  • Health & Safety and Manual Handling / Moving & Positioning
  • Infection Control & Prevention
  • Safeguarding Adults & Safeguarding Children
  • Medication Management and Administration
  • Fire Safety Awareness & Emergency Response
  • First Aid Awareness & Basic Life Support

Fundamental Standards & Regular Refreshers

Regular refresher training is required to ensure staff remain up to date with evolving standards, maintain competence, and fulfil CQC and local authority fundamental requirements.

Training Courses

Flexible and accredited training packages tailored for individual carers and care organisations.

Course Description Price
One Day Mandatory Training Full day face-to-face mandatory training covering all core subjects From £49
Blended Mandatory Training Combination of online theory and in-person practical assessment From £49
Mandatory Training for Domiciliary (Home Care) Workers Tailored to domiciliary/home care environments From £49
Mandatory Training for Supported Living Workers Tailored to supported living environments From £49
Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training 6 guided learning hours for practitioners working with autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities From £70

Why Mandatory Training Matters

Investing in high-quality training transforms care outcomes and workforce confidence.

How Often Should Mandatory Training Be Completed?

Keeping care teams up to date and fully compliant year-round.

CSTF (Core Skills Training Framework) mandatory training should be completed on an annual basis.

This requirement applies to all staff, including full-time, part-time, and agency workers. Regular yearly refreshers ensure staff remain up to date with current regulations and high standards of practice.

Practical Assessments and Hands-On Learning

Interactive, scenario-based learning led by experienced care professionals.

We place a strong emphasis on real-world learning to bridge theory and daily practice. Each course includes practical assessments and interactive activities led by experienced trainers.

Our hands-on learning model engages participants directly through:

  • Practising Real-World Scenarios: Simulating practical situations carers encounter in home care and supported living settings.
  • Developing Practical Confidence: Mastering key techniques under instructor guidance.
  • Receiving Constructive Feedback: One-on-one evaluation and support from seasoned care educators.

Experienced Trainers with Recognised Qualifications

High-quality training delivered by certified health and social care experts.

Our trainers are certified in their fields with years of hands-on experience across various health and social care sectors. They hold credentials fully aligned with Skills for Care standards.

Many of our trainers have backgrounds as practising care professionals, bringing authentic real-world insights, empathy, and practical expertise to every course.

How to Book

Straightforward booking options for individual care workers and care providers.

For Individual Learners

Reserve by choosing your preferred date and venue, then complete our simple online booking form.

For Groups and Organisations

We deliver tailored group sessions at our Stoke-on-Trent centre or at your premises.

Onsite Training Available

We come directly to your workplace equipped with all required training materials and practical equipment.

Getting Started

Contact us with your participant numbers, preferred training dates, and location to arrange your session.

Book Your Mandatory Training Today

Empower your care staff with vital skills and stay fully compliant with regulatory standards. Get in touch with Caring Alliance today to discuss your mandatory training needs or explore membership benefits.

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