Social Care

Self Directed Support (SDS): Scotland Online Course

Course Published 25 mins CPD Accredited

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Course overview

Learn about Scotland's Self Directed Support framework and how it empowers individuals to make informed choices about their care. This course covers the four SDS options, the legislative background under the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013, and how professionals can support individuals to exercise choice and control over their care and support.

Self Directed Support (SDS): Scotland at a glance

Self Directed Support (SDS): Scotland is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 25 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.

Entry typeCourse
Provider statusPublished
Duration25 mins, self-paced
CertificateCPD Accredited, download after passing
Study and retakesAny device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period.

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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.

What you will learn

  1. Introduction to Self Directed Support
  2. The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013
  3. The Four SDS Options
  4. Supporting Informed Choice
  5. Assessment and Support Planning for SDS
  6. The Role of Professionals in Delivering SDS

Who needs this course

Social workers, care workers, support workers, and care managers in Scotland who need to understand and implement Self Directed Support when assessing and supporting individuals.

About this course

Self Directed Support as a Scottish care topic

This 25-minute course introduces Self Directed Support for social workers, care workers and managers in Scotland. Its syllabus names the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 and covers the four SDS options. Supporting informed choice, assessment and support planning, and the professional’s role are further study topics.

Care Planning provides a wider introduction to assessing needs, setting outcomes and reviewing plans. A Partnership Approach to Care considers collaboration and information sharing between agencies. Those courses cover related skills, while this course keeps its specific Self Directed Support focus and Scottish setting.

Your certificate

Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.

  • PDF download, same day you pass
  • CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
  • Retake the assessment as often as you need within your access period

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Certificate of achievement

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Self Directed Support (SDS)

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