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Care

Support Worker.

Independence, supported.

2–4 weeks
zero to first shift
DBS + Care Certificate
entry ticket
The work

What you actually do

»Support people with daily life, dignity first
»Follow care plans, medication and safeguarding standards
»Keep families and colleagues informed

1.6 million posts in England, 111,000 vacancies, and 470,000 more posts needed by 2040.

Become one

The pathway, four steps

1
Train

The course that earns your entry ticket: DBS + Care Certificate.

2
Pass

Expert trainers, mock exams in GuardPass, retake support.

3
Get certified

Your certificate is issued by Frontline College, verified in one register.

4
Work

Jobs and shifts in GuardPass. Zero to first shift: 2–4 weeks.

The training

Courses for this role

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