Free training for domiciliary care providers on frailty and hospice palliative care.
Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, Access and Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions) | Tier 1 Foundation Level
St Clare Hospice is proud to offer free, high-quality training for domiciliary care providers, designed to strengthen skills and confidence in frailty and palliative care.
Led by specialist facilitator Paula Bavetta, this Tier 1 Foundation course provides essential knowledge for anyone working in health or social care who supports people in their own homes.
This interactive, three-hour session is delivered onsite at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood, offering practical tools, real-world case discussions and a welcoming learning environment for all domiciliary care staff.
Why choose this free training?
Domiciliary care professionals play a vital role in supporting people living with frailty, and those approaching the end of life, in their own homes. This 3-hour Tier 1 Foundation course will equip you with the knowledge, language and tools needed to recognise changes, communicate effectively and provide compassionate, person-centred care.
Who is this course for?
This training is ideal for:
- Domiciliary care workers
- Home care assistants
- Community support workers
- Team leaders and care co-ordinators
- New starters in the care sector
- Anyone supporting people with frailty and/or life-limiting illness
Whether you are new to care or an experienced support worker, this free course will enhance your understanding and improve the quality of care you provide.
About the course
Duration: 3 hours
Format: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm (tea and coffee will be available)
Trainer: Paula Bavetta, Access & Education Advisor (Frailty & Neurological Conditions)
St Clare Hospice is committed to supporting the health and social care workforce across West Essex and East Hertfordshire. Through education, collaboration, and high-quality training, we help ensure that every person receives compassionate, dignified care – wherever they call home.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe frailty as a health condition and understand its impact on wellbeing.
- List the five key symptoms associated with frailty
- Use the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to assess the level of frailty in a client.
- Plan appropriate care and signpost clients based on their needs
- Describe the scope of services provided by St Clare Hospice and know when and how to refer
This ensures domiciliary care providers feel confident in early recognition, assessment and response to frailty in their community.
What makes this training valuable?
- Designed specifically for domiciliary care workers and those seeking to improve outcomes for people receiving care at home
- Delivered by experienced facilitators with specialist knowledge
- Case-based learning and practical scenario discussions
- Tools you can immediately apply in domiciliary care settings
- Clear guidance on when and how to access hospice services
Benefits for domiciliary care providers
Investing time in high-quality training has a direct impact on the care you deliver and the confidence of your staff, helping you to:
- Enhance quality of care by equipping staff with practical skills and evidence-based knowledge to ensure clients receive earlier interventions, more personalised support and improved overall care outcomes
- Improve confidence when supporting people with complex needs, with clear understanding of frameworks to help guide decision-making and reduce uncertainty in challenging situations
- Gain skills in having sensitive conversations, understanding care priorities and recognising when to escalate concerns, helping to build trust with families, strengthen collaboration with healthcare teams and support smoother care transitions
- Meet CQC expectations in relation to staff training and competency, safe care and treatment, person-centred dignified care, advance care planning
- Reduce avoidable crises and hospital admissions by improving recognition of frailty and early signs of deterioration so staff can act sooner
- Build stronger team resilience and morale, helping to reduce burnout, increase job satisfaction and help retain a skilled and motivated workforce
How to book your free training session
Secure your place today by completing the online form below.
For further information about this course, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.