This workbook draws upon the previous work undertaken by Skills for Care to identify underpinning knowledge for the nutrition and well-being qualifications that will appear within the new QCF. It will be of value to workers entering the social care sector, as well as social care workers who are continually developing their nutrition and well-being.

It is intended for use by employers for in-house training to aid employees’ continued professional development, or by external trainers, publishers and awarding bodies as benchmarks for the production of training resources, or the development of future awards and qualifications.

The training will enable workers to develop new skills, improve self-confidence, support their transition between different service settings, and work in accordance with current good practice.

The workbook is based on the following topic areas:

1. Preparing and presenting food to service users
2. Roles and boundaries
3. Diet and well-being
4. Legislation and guidance related to food and drink

Each chapter contains useful learning activities as well as a continuing professional development log. In addition to this, chapter two contains case studies based on current policy and research.

Professional within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

Vital information for: social care workers in the filed of adult social care, care workers, trainers and training providers, publishers and awarding bodies.

Format: wirobound resource (approx 100pp)