Do you have to do the care certificate if you have an NVQ?

There is no official answer to this question as it ultimately depends on the employer. However, most employers in the UK social care sector will require employees to have completed the Care Certificate if they do not already have an NVQ in health and social care. The Care Certificate is a specific set of standards that social care workers must meet in order to be considered competent in their role. It covers topics such as communication, safeguarding, and medication administration.

The care certificate is a new way of making sure that social care workers have the skills they need to do their jobs. It is not a replacement for NVQs or other qualifications, but it does provide a different way of learning and assessment that is more focused on the practical skills needed to do the job.