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Welcome to your free care resources hub! Here, you will discover a wide range of free materials on meeting CQC compliance, Managing HR issues, Staff Training and Safe Recruitment Practice. These materials are created to support care professionals in making informed decisions that meet industry standards.

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Free Health and Social Care Resource Library

As a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Carer or Care Professional, this is your go-to library for trusted HR, Recruitment, Training and CQC Compliance information. These resources are here to guide you in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. From preparing for a CQC inspection to meeting safeguarding duties and managing the everyday responsibilities that come with your role.

Each resource has been created by people who truly understand care: experienced care professionals, a former CQC Inspector now consulting for QCS, and HR and Recruitment experts. Every video guide, factsheet and template is designed to give you clear, step-by-step support so you can make informed decisions, deliver person-centred care, and confidently meet CQC expectations.

In the video section, we answer pressing questions that caregivers ask every day and highlight the common pitfalls to avoid when working to meet industry standards. You are welcome to make full use of these free resources as they are created to support your journey, strengthen your service, and help you stay inspection-ready at all times.

Free Video Resources For Care Professionals

These videos are created to give you a quick and reliable answers to the challenges care professionals face every day. From dealing with staffing issues, preparing for a CQC inspection, managing safeguarding concerns or trying to make sense of HR without violating employment law. These short Q&A videos explains the things you need to know, common pitfalls and easy practical steps on how to avoid them. In addition to the step-by-step guide on how to meet CQC compliance, you will learn what good care practice looks like from HR expert and a former CQC Inspector currently consulting for QCS. To keep you continuously updated, we upload new expert answers to critical questions regularly and you want to keep an eye out so you do not miss the next question our experts will be answering. If you have a question you will like our experts to answer, join our next webinar session and ask your question to get expert answer and guidance.

Can Care Homes Really Stop Staff from Speaking Their Own Language or Is This a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?

A single misunderstanding around language rules could trigger discrimination claims you’re not prepared for.

What Should You Know Before Hiring Agency Staff Through Third Parties — And What Could Go Horribly Wrong?

Many providers trust third-party agencies blindly, until a scandal, breach, or inspection exposes everything.

Is Social Media Use in Your Care Home Exposing You to Massive Risks?

One careless post could destroy your reputation, breach confidentiality, or trigger safeguarding alerts.

Could Mishandling Staff With Additional Job Safety Put You on the Wrong Side of Compliance?

A tiny oversight in handling safety restrictions can trigger legal trouble, safeguarding breaches, and serious fines.

Are You Missing These Monthly Audits That Could Cost Care Providers Everything?

Many providers skip these critical checks until an inspection exposes the gaps and everything falls apart.

What Happens When Carers Refuse Cleaning Tasks And Is Your Service at Risk?

Ignoring this issue could lead to conflict, compliance issues, and serious safety red flags during inspections.

Are Recurring Last-Minute Sickness Absences About to Cripple Your Workforce?

These “harmless” last-minute call-ins may be a warning sign of deeper problems you can’t afford to overlook.

How Can You Check Candidate Integrity When References Are Weak or Are You Hiring a Liability?

One bad hire can cause safeguarding nightmares and weak references make the risk even greater.

Free Downloadable Resources For Care Professionals

This section gives you direct access to industry aligned resources including free factsheets on Preparing for CQC Inspection, Recruitment and Employment Law, Accessing government funsing for care training to editable job description templates. These resources are curated with real care services in mind. Each resource features the current UK health and social care standards, helping care employers and care professionals deliver person-centered care for service users and meet industry standards. If you are new to care or preparing for an inspection, updating your recruitment processess or looking to strengthen your service's compliance, these resources are here to support you. Download them for fress and use them to meet CQC compliance, secure government funding for care training, stay inspection-ready and deliver safe, effective, person-centred care for the people you support.

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Care Certificate Self-Assessment Guide

Are unseen training gaps quietly putting your service at risk? Download this guide before an inspection exposes them.

Understanding Autism Factsheet

Are small misunderstandings creating big risks in your support for autistic individuals? Download this and stop critical mistakes.

Understanding Mental Health Factsheet

Could you be missing the early signs of a mental health crisis in your staff or residents? Get the facts before it’s too late.

CQC Inspection Preparation Guide

When do inspectors really decide your CQC fate? This quick factsheet reveals the little-known triggers and timelines every provider should know. Download it now and stay one step ahead.

Care Training Funding Guide

Missing free government training funds? Discover how care providers can claim support for staff qualifications — download the factsheet now.

CQC Rating Guide - From Good to Outstanding

One bad CQC rating can destroy trust, funding, and your reputation overnight. This guide reveals the hidden mistakes inspectors catch and how close many providers are “Inadequate” without knowing it. Don’t wait for the inspection. Be ready.

Employment Law in Care Guide

One mistake could shut your care business down.
This guide shows you how to avoid costly legal traps and stay compliant with employment laws in care

Template Job Description - Activity Co-ordinator

Easily outline recruitment responsibilities for planning and delivering engaging activities that support residents’ wellbeing and social interaction.

Template Job Description - Senior Carer (Children)

Define key duties and expectations for leading care teams and supporting children’s personal and emotional development. Important for recruitment purposes.

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