This qualification is based on the Care Certificate Standards and develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in adult social care settings in England. It is designed for all learners working in adult social care and is being introduced to the sector to:

• raise the level of knowledge and skills in the workforce and improve skills gaps within the sector by supporting more employers to access a recognised qualification
• improve portability and reduce the need for repeat training and assessment when people move roles
• standardise how the Care Certificate Standards are delivered across settings (this is also applicable to learners working in a health setting when supporting adult social care patients)
• ensure members of the care workforce feel recognised, valued and invested in
• ensure the workforce has the support they need to provide safe and effective care
• allow care workers to experience rewarding careers with opportunities to develop and progress, both now and in the future