This Care Certificate Standard 1 Understand Your Role course provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge to recognise their responsibilities, follow agreed ways of working, and build effective relationships in care settings. It forms part of the Care Certificate framework and can be taken as a standalone module or as part of the full package.

The course explains how personal values, experiences, and behaviours influence professional practice. Learners will explore the importance of working in line with employer expectations, understanding professional boundaries, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver safe and compassionate care. In addition, the module highlights how partnership working improves outcomes for individuals and supports a culture of accountability.

By the end of this Care Certificate Standard 1 Understand Your Role training, participants will understand how to apply their role effectively, respect organisational policies, and contribute to high‑quality care.

Why Care Certificate Standard 1 Understand Your Role Matters

Every role in health and social care carries responsibilities that directly affect the safety and wellbeing of individuals. Therefore, staff must understand their duties, follow agreed procedures, and work in partnership with others. With the right training, workers can build trust, maintain professional standards, and deliver consistent, person‑centred care.

What You’ll Learn

• How to understand your own role and responsibilities
• How to work in ways agreed with your employer
• How to recognise and maintain professional working relationships
• How to work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals
• The importance of accountability and agreed ways of working

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain your own role and responsibilities in care practice
• Work in line with employer policies and procedures
• Recognise the nature of working relationships in health and social care
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external professionals

Who Should Take This Course

• New starters completing the Care Certificate
• Existing care staff needing a refresher
• Healthcare assistants, support workers, and nurses
• Managers and supervisors in health and social care