Suite
Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management of Care Service
23
Areas
These standards have been developed specifically for those working in leading and health and social care services across the UK.
For ease of use, the standards within these suites have been grouped into functional areas with links to examples of how they can be used as an effective tool for individuals, managers and organisations.
Areas
Safeguarding and well-being adults
Lead and manage practice that promotes the safeguarding of individuals
SCDLMC B1
Download docx
Support the safeguarding of individuals
SCDHSC 0024
Download docx
Lead and manage service provision that promotes the well being of individuals
SCDLMC B2
Download docx
Lead practice to reduce and prevent the risk of danger, harm and abuse
SCDHSC 0430
Download docx
Support individuals who have experienced harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0431
Download pdf
Contribute to addressing situations where there is risk of danger, harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0395
Download docx
Lead practice that promotes the rights, responsibilities, equality and diversity of individuals
SCDHSC 0452
Download docx
Promote the rights and diversity of individuals
SCDHSC 3111
Download docx
Uphold the rights of individuals
SCDHSC 0234
Download docx
Advocate with and on behalf of individuals
SCDHSC 0410
Download docx
Assist individuals at formal hearings
SCDHSC 0423
Download docx
Present individuals' preferences and needs
SCDHSC 0368
Download docx
Support individuals to access independent representation and advocacy
SCDHSC 0367
Download docx
Support individuals to represent their own wishes and needs at decision-making events
SCDHSC 0366
Download docx
Lead and manage practice that involves key people in care service provision to contribute to the achievement of positive outcomes for individuals
SCDLMC B4
Download doc
Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
SCDHSC 0356
Download docx
Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
SCDHSC 0331
Download docx
Promote effective relationships with individuals
SCDHSC 3110
Download docx
Develop effective relationships with individuals
SCDHSC 0233
Download docx
Support the spiritual well-being of individuals
SCDHSC 0350
Download docx
Promote individuals' positive self esteem and sense of identity
SCDHSC 0332
Download docx
Support individuals to manage their own health and social well-being
SCDHSC 3112
Download docx
Support Individuals who are distressed
SCDHSC 0226
Download docx
Support individuals to manage change in their lives
SCDHSC 0382
Download docx
Lead and manage the provision of care services that deals effectively with transitions and significant life events
SCDLMC B3
Download doc
Support individuals through bereavement
SCDHSC 0384
Download docx
Lead and manage provision of care services that supports the development of positive behaviour
SCDLMC B8
Download docx
Promote positive behaviour
SCDHSC 0336
Download docx
Lead practice that promotes the safeguarding of individuals
SCDHSC 0045
Download doc
Promote the safeguarding of individuals
SCDHSC 0035
Download docx
Contribute to the support of individuals who have experienced harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0335
Download docx
Safeguarding and well-being children and young people
Lead and manage practice that promotes the safeguarding of individuals
SCDLMC B1
Download docx
Support the safeguarding of individuals
SCDHSC 0024
Download docx
Lead and manage service provision that promotes the well being of individuals
SCDLMC B2
Download docx
Lead practice to reduce and prevent the risk of danger, harm and abuse
SCDHSC 0430
Download docx
Support individuals who have experienced harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0431
Download pdf
Contribute to addressing situations where there is risk of danger, harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0395
Download docx
Lead practice that promotes the rights, responsibilities, equality and diversity of individuals
SCDHSC 0452
Download docx
Promote the rights and diversity of individuals
SCDHSC 3111
Download docx
Uphold the rights of individuals
SCDHSC 0234
Download docx
Advocate with and on behalf of individuals
SCDHSC 0410
Download docx
Assist individuals at formal hearings
SCDHSC 0423
Download docx
Present individuals' preferences and needs
SCDHSC 0368
Download docx
Support individuals to access independent representation and advocacy
SCDHSC 0367
Download docx
Support individuals to represent their own wishes and needs at decision-making events
SCDHSC 0366
Download docx
Lead and manage practice that involves key people in care service provision to contribute to the achievement of positive outcomes for individuals
SCDLMC B4
Download doc
Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
SCDHSC 0356
Download docx
Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
SCDHSC 0331
Download docx
Promote effective relationships with individuals
SCDHSC 3110
Download docx
Develop effective relationships with individuals
SCDHSC 0233
Download docx
Support the spiritual well-being of individuals
SCDHSC 0350
Download docx
Promote individuals' positive self esteem and sense of identity
SCDHSC 0332
Download docx
Support individuals to manage their own health and social well-being
SCDHSC 3112
Download docx
Support Individuals who are distressed
SCDHSC 0226
Download docx
Support individuals to manage change in their lives
SCDHSC 0382
Download docx
Lead and manage the provision of care services that deals effectively with transitions and significant life events
SCDLMC B3
Download docx
Support individuals through bereavement
SCDHSC 0384
Download docx
Lead and manage provision of care services that supports the development of positive behaviour
SCDLMC B8
Download docx
Promote positive behaviour
SCDHSC 0336
Download docx
Lead practice that promotes the safeguarding of children and young people
SCDHSC 0044
Download docx
Promote the safeguarding of children and young people
SCDHSC 0034
Download docx
Support children and young people to manage aspects of their lives
SCDHSC 0038
Download docx
Support children and young people to develop and maintain supportive relationships
SCDHSC 0311
Download docx
Support children and young people to develop a positive identity and emotional well being
SCDHSC 0312
Download docx
Work with children and young people to promote their own physical and mental health
SCDHSC 0313
Download docx
Support children and young people through major transitions
SCDCCLD 0325
Download docx
Advocate with and on behalf of children and young people
SCDHSC 0046
Download docx
Care for a newly born baby when the birth parents are unable to do so
SCDHSC 0314
Download docx
Contribute to the support of children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse
SCDHSC 0325
Download docx
Assessment and planning for Adults
Lead and manage systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews within care services
SCDLMC B5
Download docx
Lead the planning process with individuals
SCDHSC 0416
Download docx
Lead the service delivery planning process to achieve outcomes for individuals
SCDHSC 0415
Download doc
Assess individual preferences and needs
SCDHSC 0414
Download docx
Support individuals to plan, monitor and review the delivery of services
SCDHSC 0329
Download docx
Contribute to the planning process with individuals
SCDHSC 0328
Download docx
Contribute to implementation of care or support plan activities
SCDHSC 0025
Download docx
Develop risk management plans to promote independence in daily living
SCDHSC 0450
Download docx
Child development assessment and planning
Present individuals' preferences and needs
SCDHSC 0368
Download docx
Support individuals to represent their own wishes and needs at decision-making events
SCDHSC 0366
Download docx
Lead and manage provision of care services that supports the development of positive behaviour
SCDLMC B8
Download docx
Lead and manage systems, procedures and practice for assessments, plans and reviews within care services
SCDLMC B5
Download docx
Develop risk management plans to promote independence in daily living
SCDHSC 0450
Download docx
Contribute to the assessment and planning process with children and young people
SCDHSC 0036
Download docx
Lead and manage provision of care services that supports the development of children and young people
SCDLMC B6
Download docx
Support children and young people to achieve their educational potential
SCDHSC 0039
Download docx
Work with children and young people with additional requirements to address their development needs
SCDHSC 0315
Download docx
Work with children and young people to prepare them for adulthood, citizenship and independence
SCDHSC 0310
Download doc
Promote the development of positive behaviour in children and young people
SCDHSC 0326
Download docx
Care for babies
SCDHSC 0037
Download docx
Work with children and young people with additional requirements to address their development needs
SCDCCLD 0316
Download docx
Contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of babies, children and young people
SFHCS 24
Download pdf
Contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of babies, children and young people
SCDCCLD 0316
Download docx
Contribute to child care practice in group living
SCDHSC 0323
Download docx
Support for daily living for adults in health and social care
Develop risk management plans to promote independence in daily living
SCDHSC 0450
Download docx
Manage a dispersed workforce to meet the needs and preferences of individuals at home
SCDLMC A4
Download docx
Support individuals to live at home
SCDHSC 0343
Download docx
Support individuals in their daily living
SCDHSC 0027
Download docx
Support individuals to retain, regain and develop skills to manage their daily living
SCDHSC 0344
Download docx
Support the use of technological aids to promote independence
SCDHSC 0370
Download docx
Support individuals to meet their domestic and personal needs
SCDHSC 0029
Download docx
Support individuals to take part in development activities
SCDHSC 0211
Download docx
Provide food and drink to promote individuals' health and well being
SCDHSC 0213
Download docx
Support individuals to eat and drink
SCDHSC 0214
Download docx
Help individuals to maintain mobility
SCDHSC 0215
Download docx
Support individuals with their personal care needs
SCDHSC 0218
Download docx
Support individuals to manage continence
SCDHSC 0219
Download docx
Promote housing opportunities for individuals
SCDHSC 0422
Download docx
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
SCDHSC 0349
Download docx
Promote employment, training and education opportunities for individuals
SCDHSC 0421
Download docx
Support individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
SCDHSC 0348
Download docx
Support individuals to access employment
SCDHSC 0347
Download docx
Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
SCDHSC 0345
Download docx
Promote leisure opportunities and activities for individuals
SCDHSC 0420
Download docx
Support individuals to use services and facilities
SCDHSC 0330
Download docx
Support individuals in the community
SCDHSC 0244
Download docx
Support individuals to participate in recreational activities
SCDHSC 0210
Download docx
Develop programmes to enable individuals to find their way around environments
SCDHSC 0372
Download docx
Develop programmes to enable individuals to find their way around environments
SCDHSC 0235
Download docx
Support individuals to make journeys
SCDHSC 0028
Download docx
Support individuals to manage direct payments
SCDHSC 0346
Download docx
Maintain safety and security when accessing individuals' homes
SCDHSC 0229
Download docx
Support individuals to move into new living environments
SCDHSC 0383
Download docx
Preparing children and young people for independent living
Support individuals to represent their own wishes and needs at decision-making events
SCDHSC 0366
Download docx
Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
SCDHSC 0356
Download docx
Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
SCDHSC 0331
Download docx
Support individuals to manage change in their lives
SCDHSC 0382
Download docx
Lead and manage the provision of care services that deals effectively with transitions and significant life events
SCDLMC B3
Download doc
Lead and manage provision of care services that supports the development of positive behaviour
SCDLMC B8
Download docx
Develop risk management plans to promote independence in daily living
SCDHSC 0450
Download docx
Contribute to the assessment and planning process with children and young people
SCDHSC 0036
Download docx
Work with children and young people to prepare them for adulthood, citizenship and independence
SCDHSC 0310
Download docx
Promote the development of positive behaviour in children and young people
SCDHSC 0326
Download docx
Support individuals to live at home
SCDHSC 0343
Download docx
Promote housing opportunities for individuals
SCDHSC 0422
Download docx
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
SCDHSC 0349
Download docx
Promote employment, training and education opportunities for individuals
SCDHSC 0421
Download docx
Support individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
SCDHSC 0348
Download docx
Support individuals to access employment
SCDHSC 0347
Download docx
Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
SCDHSC 0345
Download docx
Support individuals to use services and facilities
SCDHSC 0330
Download docx
Support children and young people to manage aspects of their lives
SCDHSC 0038
Download docx
Support children and young people to develop and maintain supportive relationships
SCDHSC 0311
Download docx
Support children and young people to develop a positive identity and emotional well being
SCDHSC 0312
Download docx
Work with children and young people to promote their own physical and mental health
SCDHSC 0313
Download docx
Support children and young people through major transitions
SCDCCLD 0325
Download docx
Support individuals to move into new living environments
SCDHSC 0383
Download docx
Implement development activities to meet individuals' goals, preferences and needs
SCDHSC 0351
Download docx
Advocate with and on behalf of children and young people
SCDHSC 0046
Download docx
Promote effective relationships with individuals
SCDHSC 03110
Download docx
Communication in health and social care
Lead and manage effective communication systems and practice
SCDLMC E1
Download docx
Maintain effective communication systems and practice
SCDHSC 0041
Download docx
Promote effective communication
SCDHSC 0031
Download docx
Support effective communication
SCDHSC 0021
Download docx
Support individuals with specific communication needs
SCDHSC 0369
Download docx
Support individuals to communicate using interpreting and translation services
SCDHSC 0371
Download docx
Lead practice for managing and disseminating records and reports
SCDHSC 0434
Download docx
Process information for use in decision-making
SCDHSC 3115
Download docx
Deal with messages and information
SCDHSC 0242
Download docx
Promote your organisation and its services to stakeholders
SCDHSC 0437
Download docx
Develop and disseminate information and advice about health and social well-being
SCDHSC 0438
Download docx
Provide advice and information to those who enquire about health and social care services
SCDHSC 0419
Download docx
Interact with individuals using telecommunications and the internet
SFHGEN21
Download pdf
Support for health care for adults in health and social care
Support individuals to manage their own health and social well-being
SCDHSC 3112
Download docx
Support the use of technological aids to promote independence
SCDHSC 0370
Download docx
Provide food and drink to promote individuals' health and well being
SCDHSC 0213
Download docx
Support individuals to eat and drink
SCDHSC 0214
Download docx
Help individuals to maintain mobility
SCDHSC 0215
Download docx
Support individuals to manage continence
SCDHSC 0219
Download docx
Contribute to moving and positioning individuals
SCDHSC 0223
Download pdf
Support individuals to use medication in social care settings
SCDHSC 3122
Download docx
Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
SCDHSC 3103
Download docx
Support individuals to continue therapies
SCDHSC 0352
Download docx
Promote participation in agreed therapeutic group activities
SCDHSC 0393
Download docx
Support individuals during therapy sessions
SCDHSC 0212
Download doc
Manage environments and resources for health care procedures in social care settings
SCDHSC 0230
Support the rights and wellbeing of individuals when they undergo healthcare procedures
SCDHSC 0222
Download docx
Support individuals to carry out their own healthcare and monitoring procedures
SCDHSC 0225
Download docx
Monitor the condition of individuals
SCDHSC 0224
Download docx
Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
SCDHSC 0216
Download docx
Move and position individuals
SFHCHS 6
Download docx
Manage environments and resources for use during health care activities
SFHGEN 6
Download docx
Undertake tissue viability risk assessment for individuals
SFHCHS 4
Download pdf
Undertake agreed pressure area care
SFHCHS 5
Download pdf
Obtain and test specimens from individuals
SFHCHS 7
Download pdf
Insert and secure urethral catheters and monitor and respond to the effects of urethral catheterisation
SFHCHS 8
Download docx
Carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals nutritional and fluid intake
SFHCHS 17
Download docx
Undertake routine clinical measurements
SFHCHS 19
Download pdf
Obtain and test capillary blood samples
SFHCHS 131
Download docx
Obtain venous blood samples
SFHCHS 132
Download docx
Maintain the feet of individuals who have been assessed as requiring help with general foot care
SFHCHS 150
Download docx
Encourage and support individuals undergoing dialysis therapy
SFHCHS 27
Download pdf
Support and enable individual undergoing dialysis and their carers to obtain and maintain dialysis equipment and materials
SFHCHS 28
Download pdf
Support and enable individual undergoing dialysis and their carers to carry out dialysis procedures
SFHCHS 29
Download pdf
End of life care in health and social care
Support individuals through bereavement
SCDHSC 0384
Download docx
Monitor the condition of individuals
SCDHSC 0224
Download docx
Help address the physical comfort needs of individuals
SCDHSC 0216
Download docx
Support individuals at the end of life
SCDHSC 0385
Download docx
Contribute to the care of a deceased person
SCDHSC 0239
Download docx
Shared lives adult placement in health and social care
Prepare your family and networks to support individuals in your own home
SCDHSC 0333
Download docx
Provide a home and family environment for individuals requiring care and support
SCDHSC 0334
Download docx
Support people who are providing homes for adults, children or young people
SCDHSC 0425
Download docx
Foster care in health and social care
Support people who are providing homes for adults, children or young people
SCDHSC 0425
Download docx
Prepare your family and networks prior to providing a home for babies, children and young people
SCDHSC 0317
Download docx
Provide a home for children and young people
SCDHSC 0318
Download docx
Self directed support for adults in health and social care
Support individuals to manage direct payments
SCDHSC 0346
Download docx
Support individuals, families and communities to commission their own services
CPC 309
Download pdf
Manage your relationship as an employee of the individual you support
SCDHSC 3123
Download docx
Mental health in health and social care
Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs
SFHMH18
Download pdf
Work with individuals with mental health needs to negotiate and agree plans for addressing those needs
SFHMH20
Download pdf
Reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals
SFHMH27
Download pdf
Support individuals with programmes to promote positive behaviour
SCDHSC 0398
Download doc
Substance misuse in health and social care
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
SFHAA1
Download pdf
Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
SFHAI1
Download pdf
Help individuals address their substance misuse through an action plan
SFHAI2
Download pdf
Support individuals who misuse substances
SFHAB2
Download pdf
Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
SFHAB5
Download pdf
Carry out screening and referral assessment for substance misuse service
SFHAF1
Download pdf
Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs in a substance misuse setting
SFHAF2
Download pdf
Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
SFHAF3
Download pdf
Use recognised theoretical models to provide therapeutic support to groups of individuals who misuse substances
SFHAI3
Download pdf
Provide services to those affected by someone else's substance use
SFHAB7
Download pdf
Test for substance use
SFHAE1
Download pdf
Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
SFHAH3
Download pdf
Support individuals through detoxification programmes
SFHAH7
Download pdf
Supervise methadone consumption
SFHAH9
Download pdf
Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
SFHAD1
Download pdf
Working in partnership with families and carers in health and social care
Deliver services to families, children and young people from diverse cultural and language communities
SCDCCLD0334
Download docx
Support professional advice to help parents interact with and take care of their newly born baby
SCDHSC 0320
Download docx
Support parents and guardians to care for babies during the first year of life
SCDHSC 0321
Download docx
Support parents and carers to acquire skills to care for and protect babies, children and young people
SCDHSC 0047
Download docx
Support the families of children and young people in their own homes
SCDHSC 0319
Download docx
Contribute to working in partnership with carers
SCDHSC 0227
Download docx
Work in partnership with carers to support individuals
SCDHSC 0387
Download docx
Work with carers, families and key people to maintain contact with individuals
SCDHSC 0389
Download docx
Working in partnership with other professionals in health and social care
Promote the effectiveness of teams
SCDHSC3121
Download docx
Maintain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
SCDHSC0399
Download docx
Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
SCDHSC3100
Download docx
Develop joint working arrangements for health and social care services
SCDHSC0433
Download docx
Represent one's own agency at other agencies' meetings
SDFJAD3
Download pdf
Working with volunteers in health and social care
Manage the recruitment and placement of volunteers
SFTMVC1
Download pdf
Recruit and place volunteers
SFTMVC3
Download pdf
Plan, organise and monitor volunteering activities
SFTMVD1
Download pdf
Lead and motivate volunteers
SFTMVD2
Download pdf
Working with groups and networks in health and social care
Contribute to effective group care
SCDHSC 0228
Download docx
Contribute to the provision of support groups
SCDHSC 0394
Download docx
Support the development of community networks and partnerships
SCDHSC 3101
Download docx
Work with community networks and partnerships
SCDHSC 3102
Download docx
Work with groups to promote individual growth, development and independence
SCDHSC 0429
Download docx
Support the development of networks to achieve planned outcomes
SCDHSC 3104
Download docx
Commissioning procurement and tendering in health and social care
Support individuals, families and communities to commission their own services
CPC 309
Download pdf
Manage tendering and contracting processes in health and social care settings
SCDHSC 0441
Download docx
Evaluate the effectiveness of health, social or other care services
SCDHSC 0442
Download docx
Procure services for individuals
SCDHSC 0443
Download docx
Health and safety in health and social care
Maintain safety and security when accessing individuals' homes
SCDHSC 0229
Download docx
Contribute to moving and positioning individuals
SCDHSC 0223
Download pdf
Support individuals to use medication in social care settings
SCDHSC 3122
Download docx
Move and position individuals
SFHCHS 6
Download pdf
Lead and manage practice for health and safety in the work setting
SCDLMC C1
Download docx
Lead practice for health and safety in the work setting
SCDHSC 0042
Download docx
Promote health, safety and security in the work setting
SCDHSC 0032
Download docx
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
SCDHSC 0022
Download docx
Support the safe use of materials and equipment
SCDHSC 0243
Download docx
Maintain a safe and clean environment
SCDHSC 0246
Download docx
Protect yourself from the risk of violence at work
SFJCSAF2
Download docx
Developing practice in health and social care
Manage and develop yourself and your workforce within care services
SCDLMC A1
Download docx
Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of yourself and others
SCDHSC 0043
Download docx
Develop your practice through reflection and learning
SCDHSC 0033
Download docx
Develop your own knowledge and practice
SCDHSC 0023
Download docx
Manage the allocation, progression and quality of work in care service provision
SCDLMC A5
Download docx
Undertake a research project
SCDCCLD 0420
Download docx
Facilitate learning through presentations in health and social care settings
SCDHSC 3108
Download docx
Assess performance in health and social care services
SCDHSC 3120
Download docx
Leading and managing practice and provision that achieves positive outcomes in health and social care
Manage a dispersed workforce to meet the needs and preferences of individuals at home
SCDLMC A4
Download docx
Manage and develop yourself and your workforce within care services
SCDLMC A1
Download docx
Lead and manage group living provision within care services
SCDLMC E2
Download docx
Lead and manage the quality of care service provision to meet legislative, regulatory, registration and inspection requirements
SCDLMC E3
Download doc
Manage programmes
CFAM&LFA4
Download pdf
Manage projects
CFAM&LFA5
Download pdf
Manage systems, procedures and practice within care services for receiving, responding to and learning from compliments, concerns and complaints
SCDLMC E9 (2)
Download doc
Lead and manage work with networks, communities, other professionals and organisations for care service provision
SCDLMC D1
Download pdf
Leading and managing strategy, policy, finance provision in health and social care
Lead and manage change within care services
SCDLMC A2
Download docx
Develop operational plans and manage resources to meet current and future demands on the provision of care services
SCDLMC E5
Download doc
Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice
SCDHSC 0439
Download docx
Contribute to the strategic policies of care services
SCDLMC E6
Download docx
Develop, implement and review strategic business plans that support the continuing development and viability of care service provision
SCDLMC E7
Download doc
Manage the conduct and performance of workers in care services
SCDLMC E10
Download docx
Market, cost and contract to ensure the viability of your provision of care services
SCDLMC E13
Download docx
Manage the use of financial resources
CFAM&LEA3
Download pdf
Actively engage in the safe selection and recruitment of workers and their retention in care services
SCDLMC A3
Download pdf