Adult Social Care Training and Qualifications

The importance of good quality, effective learning and development cannot be underestimated by providers wanting to deliver excellent outcomes for the people they care for.

Adult Social Care Training

Doncaster Council is committed to supporting an Adult Social Care Workforce which:

is strong, confident, skilled and fit for the future
results in a vibrant and responsive health and social care sector able to meet the changing expectations of people using health and social care support
is well trained, qualified and supported and is capable, competent and confident to meet the current and future needs of people who use services. All minimum qualification, professional, registration and equality standards are met

To achieve this there should be an adequate supply and choice of high quality, affordable, diverse and blended learning and development opportunities and methods available that meet business and individual needs. These include formal qualifications, work-based learning, coaching, mentoring and online learning accessible by all. Increasing amounts of learning are quality assured and accredited.

The Council, therefore, aims to respond to demands across the sector and provide learning and development opportunities wherever resources are available. It also looks to the development of cost-effective and sustainable solutions in delivering training.

E-Learning and classroom courses offered by Doncaster Council Adult Social Care are currently free of charge (unless otherwise stated) for members of the Adult Social Care Workforce as defined in the Workforce Strategy; i.e. for people or organisations who provide care or support to adults in Doncaster. This does not include staffing agencies, although this may be considered with the appropriate charge.

However it should be noted that cancellation fees may apply, so before accessing any of our training it is important that you read the terms and conditions; booking a place on any CDC training will result in automatic agreement to these terms and conditions.

LD Guide 2024-25 FINAL: Download (817KB - DOC)

FINAL 2024 Terms and Conditions Download (221KB - PDF)

FINAL 2022 Terms and conditions FOR CARERS: Download (20KB - DOCX)

Adult Social Care Qualifications

The Workforce Development Team in Adults, Wellbeing and Culture provide a range of services to ensure the development of the Social Care workforce, in order that they can meet National Minimum Standards and other legislative requirements.

Service Overview

We provide an approved Accredited Assessment Centre with City & Guilds. We deliver assessment and verification for the Social Care provision within Doncaster to ensure we have a competent and qualified care workforce.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Our main areas of responsibility include:

Health and Social Care Qualifications at Levels 2 - 4
Health and Social Care Qualifications in Leadership and Management at Level 5
Individual Health and Social Care Units towards a qualification
Verification of Health and Social Care Qualifications
Consultant support and training for Line Managers within Social Care

Email: Gill.Adams@doncaster.gov.uk | Telephone: 01302 862078 | Address: Workforce Development Team, Adults, Health and Wellbeing, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU