Care & Social Work Practice Tests UK 2026 — Care Certificate, Safeguarding

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Care Certificate (15 Standards) Guide

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Care Certificate (15 Standards)

45 mock tests · 24 questions each

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Test Guide

Level 2 Adult Social Care Guide

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Level 2 Adult Social Care

45 mock tests · 24 questions each

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Safeguarding Adults Guide

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Safeguarding Adults

45 mock tests · 24 questions each

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Test Guide

Medication Awareness in Care Guide

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Medication Awareness in Care

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Test Guide

Social Work England Readiness Guide

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Social Work England Readiness

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About this exam

About the Care & Social Work tests

~8 min read · Updated April 2026

Adult social care is one of the most regulated workforces in the UK, and every new starter has to demonstrate the Care Certificate's 15 standards within their first 12 weeks. Our free Care & Social Work mocks cover the Care Certificate, Level 2 Adult Social Care, Safeguarding Adults, safe handling of medication and the Social Work England standards for newly-qualified social workers.

What's covered in this section

The Care Certificate 15 standards, Level 2 Adult Social Care, Safeguarding Adults (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, types of abuse), Medication Awareness (the six rights, MAR charts, controlled drugs) and Social Work England readiness (professional standards and ASYE).

Ready to start?

Take the Care Certificate (15 Standards), Take the Level 2 Adult Social Care, Take the Safeguarding Adults.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the Care & Social Work exam in 2026.

Is the Care Certificate a qualification?

It's not a regulated qualification but it is an expected induction standard for new health and social care workers in England, and CQC inspectors check completion records.